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Online pricing for trading in U.S. stock and ETFs is 50% lower than some competitors.

The move is good news for money managers looking to tap into emerging stocks and equities in Europe after run-ups in both over the past year.

After years of underperformance, hedge funds are facing a revolt by endowments, pensions and other institutional investors.

The solution is low-cost index funds, he says, adding that index pioneer Jack Bogle "is a hero."

Acting Chairman Michael Piwowar calls accredited investor threshold an "artificial distinction" that perversely can hurt the smaller investors it's designed to protect.

Third Point founder Dan Loeb remains optimistic about future growth despite his offshore fund trailing the S&P 500 every year from 2013 to 2016.

The Brevan Howard and similar macro products have felt pressure to boost returns amid low-rates, central bank interventions and high fees.

At $81 billion, the iPhone maker's market cap this month alone exceeds the value of 85% of the S&P 500.

Recent advances may mean that category is, actually, overvalued.

Investors snapped up the metal as a store of value amid concern that the president's fiscal policies will bloat government debt.

Some banks are looking to hire advisers or buy firms, while others are looking to get out of the business entirely.

The unique offering comes amid concern that President Trump will renegotiate NAFTA. Plus; other fund launches.

Blooom CEO Chris Costello says the firm will not develop a white labeled version of its offering, as other robos have done with their platforms.

The money manager is betting on a yuan-denominated note rally in the second half of 2017 and that foreign-investor interest could double in five years.

Flow Traders made a profit every trading day last year as the company increased the value of its trades in both Europe and the U.S. by more than 10%.

The Feb. 2 launch comes just four months before MSCI says it will decide whether the country qualifies for its emerging-market index.

Some providers are offering access to the industry through bundles of shares focused on businesses that run everything from airports to cell phone towers.

Some providers are offering access to the industry through bundles of shares focused on businesses that run everything from airports to cell phone towers.

The new product tracks the smart beta index designed by Robert Shiller and Barclays.

Some have already seen strong returns, with the top five posting more than 20% over the past year.