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Payrolls Fall 33,000 on Storms; Jobless Rate at 4.2%
By Christopher FlavelleThe number of workers on U.S. payrolls declined last month for the first time since 2010, reflecting major disruptions from hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
October 05, 2017
Schwab Announces Lower Cost ETF for 1,000 Largest US StocksThe Schwab 1000 Index ETF has an operating expense ratio of five basis points compared with 10-15 basis points for comparable funds from competitors.
October 03, 2017
Focus on the Ground GameAfter a 5-year streak of stock returns averaging over 14%, focus on winning the game for your clients rather than keeping up with the S&P.
October 03, 2017
Watch the US Dollar if You Own Emerging Market SecuritiesA weak dollar has been key for rally in emerging market stocks and bonds; a reversal could crush that trade, say strategists.
October 02, 2017
Goldman Starts Smart Beta ETF Price WarThe price war that had been raging among mutual funds, then spread into ETFs, has now spilled over into the smart beta ETF space.
October 02, 2017
Isn't Indexing Perfect?When it comes to investment strategy, some truths (about risk) are worth remembering.
October 02, 2017
Envision, US Bancorp Launch Mutual Fund Platform: Portfolio ProductsMeanwhile, Hartford Funds and NuShares launch new ETFs.
September 29, 2017
How to Prepare for the Next Market DownturnFortunate is the advisor bullish on US stocks in recent years. But more fortunate will be those who prepare clients for the inevitable downturn.