Economy & Markets
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GMO’s Grantham: How Investors Could Make 15% in 7 Months
By Gil WeinreichGMO fund manager Jeremy Grantham thinks investors can pick up a quick 15% return in a final market expansion before an expected crash.
November 17, 2014
10 Scariest States Ranked by Pension PromisesIf the nation had an actuary-in-chief examining state pension systems, he'd have to declare the state of the states bleak.
November 17, 2014
FINRA, MSRB Plan to Require More Fixed-Income Pricing DisclosureThe new rules would help retail investors evaluate transaction costs, the MSRB said.
November 17, 2014
Morgan Stanley Payouts in ’15: Will a Boost in Deferred Comp Hurt Reps?Industry experts are divided on the impact of this pay shift on advisor retention and recruiting.
November 15, 2014
Top Portfolio Products: New China Bond, Buyback-Themed ETFsNew products focus on e-commerce in the emerging markets and more.
November 14, 2014
Retirement Spending Plans Should Follow Pension Strategy: RussellPensions funded ratio method offers a simple yet powerful percentage that most clients understand immediately, a Russell study says.
November 14, 2014
Ritholtz: Guess How Much Money Bill Gross Made Last Year?Gross made nearly as much money at Pimco as 20 CEOs combined. Was he worth it? Barry Ritholtz asks.
November 14, 2014
Target-Date Funds’ Distorted Investing Strategy: Research AffiliatesResearcher Noah Beck says theres a much better portfolio strategy to use than target-date funds.