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Advisors to Boost Use of Managed Futures in 2017, Though Many Have Concerns: Poll
By Janet LevauxAltegris survey finds majority of reps use managed futures, but more than a third have questions about how the products help portfolios.
December 14, 2016
Fed Surprises Financial Markets, Indicating 3 Rate Hikes Next YearThe biggest impact was on the dollar, which soared while stocks rose, then fell, and Treasury yields increased.
December 14, 2016
Gundlach Sounds Fed Alarm, Warns of Selloff Near Inauguration DayA 10-year Treasury above 3% is going to hurt, the bond guru says.
December 14, 2016
DOL Rule Adds to Mutual Fund Industry HeadwindsMoodys and other analysts expect fiduciary rule to flip the balance of power as advisors adopt fee-based compensation.
December 12, 2016
Why Jack Bogle Prefers Index Funds to Index ETFsThe Vanguard founder has a message for all those advisors who favor ETFs over index mutual funds: Consider traditional index funds instead.
December 12, 2016
Despite Rising Rates, Not All REITs Are DoomedReal estate is the worst performing stock sector in the last quarter but that could change.
December 12, 2016
Deutsche Asset Management Launches High Yield Bond ETF: Top Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, an ETF focused exclusively on wearable devices debuts.
December 08, 2016
DOL Fiduciary Rule Harming Investors Via 'Orphaned' 401(k)s: ICI's BlassUnder the Trump administration, SEC is likely to place a heavy emphasis on capital formation, said the policy director of Americans for Financial Reform.