ETFs

Sept. 18: As the alternatives market expanded 28.4% over the last year, analysts say fund costs will trend downward with time.

These turbulent times of regulatory upheaval have raised the existential question of how to adapt and protect profitability.

These funds can affordably provide clients with REIT exposure.

With damage from hurricanes Harvey and Irma clocking in at more than $150 billion, will funds with high exposure to property and casualty insurance take a hit?

Despite having “exaggerated” merits, most strategic-beta ETPs outperformed their replicating portfolios, according to Morningstar.

The firm wants to adopt a new benchmark that would add specialty REITs to the mix.

The firm plans to charge nine basis points for exposure to a basket of large-cap stocks, lower than any other comparable offering.

The analytics provider claims to serve more than 2,000 clients, including 92% of the top asset managers.

The pension fund wants to outsource some or all of its $26.2 billion in private equity investments with the money manager, people close to the matter said.

Contrary to industry chatter, the new standards will likely benefit advisors working with actively managed funds, Michael Kitces writes.

Sept. 4: As managers acquaint themselves with the AI and automation industries, one firm has been deeply invested in the burgeoning field.

Those recognized for their excellence in innovation and leadership across the asset management industry includes State Street CEO Jay Hooley.

The change is attributed in part to the cost of managing dividends.

USAA Capital held over $513 million in market value of the Wall Street giant’s large-cap, emerging market and international ActiveBeta funds.

A cornerstone of what drives American capitalism, the number of IPOs has plunged even as the stock market, and tech stocks in particular, have been hitting new highs.

In addition to launching new smart beta funds, the firm may look to expand into “a whole host of different asset classes,” according to one executive.

The real concern is not just that actively managed funds could disappear but that the entire market could be left for dead.

Directors suggested firm head John Rogers make reductions at his $11.8 billion mutual fund that either meet or undercut the industry average.

Certain laws may require them to maintain the coverage with their former spouse.

It would be the first fund of its kind from the asset management giant. Plus; other launches.