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The Fatal Flaw in Your Retirement Plan's Target Date Funds
By Allison SchragerIn a high-inflation environment, the investment strategy of today's TDFs fails to help retirees meet their need for income preservation.
August 01, 2022
Income Obsession Sweeps Across Asset Classes as Stocks SwerveIn the $6.6 trillion ETF arena, three dividend-focused funds rank among the top 10 in terms of equity inflows so this year, Bloomberg reports.
July 29, 2022
El-Erian, Crescenzi Explain Why Investors Are Betting on the Fed"The market is looking for a pivot ... when the only reason you would get it is [if] the economy collapses," said economist Mohamed El-Erian.
July 26, 2022
Tactical Funds Fumbling Their Chance to Shine This Year: Morningstar"I see no reason to invest in such funds," Morningstar's John Rekenthaler wrote.
July 25, 2022
In Rocky Markets, Female Fund Managers Take Less Risk for Same Performance as Men: StudyMale-managed portfolios have higher total risk when sentiment is bad, according to recent research.
July 25, 2022
The 60/40 Strategy Will Make a Comeback: Morgan StanleyThe approach offers higher estimated long-term returns over the next decade than in the last 10 years, says a strategist.
July 18, 2022
Morgan Stanley, Goldman Say Stocks Have Yet to Find a BottomAlso, JPMorgan strategists say that markets could experience more challenging earnings-related news over the summer.
July 14, 2022
Here's How Much Poorly Timed Trades Cost Fund Investors: MorningstarBuying and holding or making regular investments should help investors narrow the gap, Morningstar says.