Finance

Steady gains made in equity markets last year were "clearly a tailwind,” an expert says.

While the deadly virus threatens to harm the world economy, the funds have remained popular as the Fed signals low rates for the foreseeable future.

Even dedicated ESG indexes have shortcomings that many investors are probably unaware of, an expert says.

Fidelity Investments, Invesco and American Century Investments are among those pitching rival visions for ETFs that disclose their holdings like mutual funds.

The firm is drawing heightened interest from advisors generating between $1 million to $5 million, according to CEO Paul Reilly.

The promotions positions Jim’s son Nathaniel Simons to assume his father’s role as chairman under a succession plan that began about a decade ago.

In the first episode of Financial Planning's new podcast series, Tobias Salinger talks with advisor Dasarte Yarnway about how he “fought and clawed” his way into the profession and discusses the ambitious goals he’s working toward for his RIA, as well as the industry.

The wirehouse boosted profitability even as advisor headcount dropped.

The move expands the manager’s commission-free platform, which has included all mutual funds since 1977 and all ETFs since 2010.

The custodian has made three big announcements. The connection between the three may not be obvious, but together, they indicate what I think could be a brilliant strategy.