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BlackRock’s Rieder Fund Snags PIMCO Assets
By Alexis LeondisRieder, who runs the $4.1 billion fund, has delivered 7% over the past year, making it the top bond fund.
November 07, 2014
Top Portfolio Products: PowerShares Adds Commodity Strategy to ETF LineupFirst Trust, Northern Trust, Cambria ETF Trust and ARK also launched ETFs.
November 07, 2014
Smart Beta Is First Among Equals in Schwab’s BookAnthony Davidow may be unique among financial executives in managing to express a viewpoint in his job title: alternative beta and asset allocation strategist.
November 05, 2014
Bernanke Recalls ‘Panic’ During Fed Tenure, Defends QEAt Schwab Impact, the former Fed chairman defended QE, offered reassurance on inflation, cracked a few jokes and discussed his legacy.
November 04, 2014
What Low Oil Prices Mean for MLPsHow likely is it that MLPs will recover (and even outperform) after weakening tied to falling energy prices?
November 03, 2014
Top 15 States With Best 401(k) Participation RatesNationwide, only 71.6% of participants have contributed to their workplace 401(k) plan in the most recent plan year, a new Judy Diamond study says.
November 03, 2014
Janus’ Bill Gross: Government Needs to Spend MoreA bond manager embracing inflation or calling for government spending is far from hard-money stereotypes, but Gross argues they're necessary for todays new normal.
November 03, 2014
10 Poorest Members of Congress: 2014As midterm elections near, it's good to know which legislators have the least amount of money, and if it means they are more effective legislators.