Portfolio

Why one asset manager says the high alpha of an equity long/short hedge fund may outweigh the cost benefits of similarly structured mutual funds.

A look at how clients may be overreacting to fluctuations.

Money from brokers and RIAs accounted for about 50% of Vanguard’s $225 billion in inflows this year.

Two planners spell out the common psychological biases that prevent clients from maximizing their benefits.

Performance fees in the second half are expected to be similar to the 1.2 million Swiss francs ($1.2 million) earned in the first six months of the year.

Money from brokers and independent advisers accounted for about 50% of the $225 billion Vanguard has brought in this year.

"Optimizing choice for our clients … is critical to how we operate as a firm," CEO James Gorman said during an earnings call where the wirehouse reported net revenue was a record $3.9 billion last quarter.

Paul T. Lebel excessively traded shares that carried large front-end loads and "willfully disregarded the customers' interest," the agency said.

Technology is getting better at replicating the work of human planners, warns Hedgeable CEO Mike Kane.

Investor interest in low-volatility strategies reached a fever pitch earlier this year, with $8 billion pouring into the most popular funds.