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Stunning Usage Jump in Target-Date Funds
By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, Savita Iyer-AhrestaniVanguard finds 75% of plans include such funds as QDIAs; jump also seen in auto enrollment
April 07, 2010
Dreyfus Fund Offers Wide Hedge Fund ExposuresThe Dreyfus Corp, part of BNY Mellon Asset Management, has just launched the Dreyfus Dynamic Alternatives Fund
April 07, 2010
More Workers Moving 401(k) into IRAsAs with an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan, a rollover IRA allows individuals to keep retirement assets invested in a tax deferred account, but with two additional potential advantages.
April 07, 2010
401(k) Balances Jump 28 Percent in '09, Fidelity SaysParticipants taking higher risk with asset allocation (vs. target-date funds) posted lower returns.
April 06, 2010
The Big PictureThe last two years have provided a wild and turbulent ride for the markets, investors, advisors, and investment managers alike.
April 05, 2010
New Product Launches Mark Start of 2QThe second quarter is starting with a flurry of product rollouts.
April 05, 2010
How Are Build America Bonds Working?Taxable Build America Bonds may appeal to a broader investor demographic than tax-exempt bonds.
April 01, 2010
UBS Launches Alerian-MLP ETNThe ETN will track the change in value of the Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index and pass on the corresponding distributions from the underlying companies as a quarterly coupon.