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The Pros and Cons of Nontransparent ETFs: Morningstar's Johnson
By Bernice NapachA checklist for advisors considering them for client accounts.
July 29, 2020
Vanguard to Merge Active Value Fund Into Larger Passive FundIf shareholders approve, the Vanguard U.S. Value Fund will merge into the Vanguard Value Index Fund.
July 28, 2020
Corporate Bond Funds Are Weak Where They Look Weak: ResearchersThree economists say COVID-19-related bond fund outflows correlated well with obvious signs of fragility.
July 20, 2020
Franklin Templeton Expands Active ETF Lineup: Portfolio ProductsAlso, BlackRock expands relationship with Citi to enhance securities services.
July 16, 2020
MaxMyInterest Integrates With Morningstar: Tech RoundupAlso, E-Trade launched a developer platform that will allow corporate clients to streamline services.
July 13, 2020
Morningstar's June Winners & LosersThese latest ratings included an upgrade for some Vanguard funds, while overall 140 funds and ETFs were downgraded.
July 13, 2020
7 Predictions for the Investment Industry: William BlairThe firm's research details the big changes afoot, from technology to investing strategies to retirement planning.
July 10, 2020
SEC Move Could Cause 90% Drop in Investment Managers Reporting Quarterly HoldingsBy not considering how "the world has changed" since '75, the SEC is "plucking out blocks from a Jenga tower," said a securities law professor.