Portfolio

For the fourth week in row, equity funds gained assets. Of the $8.18 billion, $3.52 billion went into funds that invest in U.S. stocks.

Many investors are carrying the scars of the past five years into 2013. Some may lose money sitting in cash or fixed income while failing to recognize some long-term opportunities. Others may be too keen on trying to time the market to avoid potential downside. To clear up some misconceptions, Wells Fargo explains some of the less focused-on market trends that investors and advisors should keep in mind and also offers some timely reminders that are relevant no matter what direction the market turns.

Data from Research Affiliates shows low volatility portfolios have produced higher returns than traditional large-cap portfolios over the past 5, 10, and 20 years.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. paid investment bankers and traders about 3% less in 2012 as shaky economies in the U.S. and Europe put a damper on deals, said two people with knowledge of the firm’s compensation.

In a potentially encouraging sign for all equity investors, the majority of investors with $5 million or more in net worth plan to invest in equities.

The sequel is never as good as the original. Advisors have a hard time repeating outperformance.

Henderson Global Investors (North America) has gotten a bit more global.

The Iowa Regents Board, based off of a recent RFI inquiry substantiated by investment consultant Wilshire Associates, is assigned to vote on a money market mutual fund recommendation this week.

Eaton Vance Management has formed a cash management unit and has hired fund executives to help manage its new business.

The global exchange-traded product industry surpassed the $2 trillion mark last month, finishing the month with $40.2 billion of inflows, according to BlackRock’s latest ETP Landscape report.