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World Markets Upended by Brexit as Stocks, Pound Drop; Yen Soars
By Stephen Kirkland and Jeremy HerronFinancial markets did not price in a victory for the Brexit vote, which is why they are cratering today.
June 20, 2016
5 ‘Sneaky’ Mutual Fund Behaviors That Erode Returns: Kenneth KimThe prolific ex-professor takes relish in lifting the curtain on mutual funds' tactics that he says can cost investors big time.
June 20, 2016
Top Portfolio Products: Strategy Shares Launches With 2 Actively Managed ETFsProducts and services added during the past week go well beyond the usual new ETFs to include an investment banking platform and phone-based advice service.
June 17, 2016
Passive Funds Trounce Active Rivals in May: MorningstarMeanwhile, PIMCO has a bit of good news as investors move into fixed income products.
June 17, 2016
What John Oliver Got Right (and Wrong) About the DOL Fiduciary RuleOliver has provided some needed exposure--and clarity--on a rule little understood by consumers.
June 16, 2016
Bogle at ‘65’: Offers Investor Do’s & Don’ts, Shows Market LandscapeVanguard titan John Bogle talks about the investing wisdom hes gathered during his 65 years in financial services.
June 16, 2016
Vanguard’s McNabb: DOL Got It Right; Get Used to Shrinking FeesAdvisors need to learn to use technology to help business, McNabb said at Morningstar Conference, envisioning a hybrid future for advisors.
June 15, 2016
Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged, Sees Fewer Rate Hikes for YearFed lowers growth forecasts for year and for longer range, saying weaker data merit close watching.