Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
TD Ameritrade: New Accounts Jumped 49% Since Dropping Commissions
By Jeff BermanA "wave" of old customers have also been "coming home" since the move, CEO says.
October 21, 2019
ETFs' Growth Story: It's ComplicatedThe ETF market has surged in the past five years, but that headline growth obscures some major developments.
October 21, 2019
10 Worst States for Pension FundingFew states are funded adequately to meet their obligations as their workers retire.
October 18, 2019
Low-Fee Funds Are Big Winners in Q3: MorningstarMorningstar's latest fund flows report shows the cheapest funds had the greatest intake of new money.
October 18, 2019
10 Types of Investment Risk, DefinedFrom asset class risk to depth of market risk, here are 10 basic types of investment risks you (and your clients) should know.
October 17, 2019
House Passes Bill Requiring SEC to Test Investor DisclosuresSEC Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act also requires the agency to review and test its existing disclosures for retail investors.
October 17, 2019
10 Trends Driving Markets for the Next 3 DecadesIn a survey of big investors, one trend emerged as the unambiguous winner.
October 16, 2019
Target Date Funds Fail to Live Up to Expectations: ReportThe report from Alight Solutions found that participants are not using TDFs as they were intended to be used.