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The top ETF news, analyses and in-depth articles on stock, bond, commodity, sector and other ETFs.
Bitten but Not Mauled, Low-Volatility ETFs Attract Fans
By Eric BalchunasAs wild stock market swings fray investor nerves, ETFs promising a measure of calm are, not surprisingly, gaining adherents.
February 22, 2016
Top Portfolio Products: New Options From RetireUp and Guardian InsuranceA new database from Stanford Law School and Sullivan & Cromwell could help advisors stay compliant with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
February 18, 2016
Jobless claims in U.S. decline to lowest level since NovemberThe number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly declined last week to a three-month low, signaling durability in the labor market.
February 18, 2016
How to Measure the Impact of Impact InvestingThe growing popularity of impact investing presents many challenges to advisors, among them how to measure results, which is not as simple as it sounds.
February 17, 2016
Politics and Investing Don’t MixU.S. stocks have dropped as Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders have risen. Is it more than a coincidence? Barry Ritholtz weighs in.
February 17, 2016
Anthem not entitled to $3 billion, Express Scripts says of talksGeorge Paz, the PBM's chief, said the $3 billion number makes no sense.
February 16, 2016
What the annuity industry can expect in 2016Look for steady sales and few drastic moves, but get ready for a wild ride in 2017.
February 16, 2016
How Our Biases Can Thwart Even the Best-Laid Financial PlansFear and greed, two of the strongest emotions, help explain why investors buy high and sell low.