Investment returns

Investors are flocking to low-volatility, where nearly all ETFs are outperforming their respective markets — be it large-caps, small-caps or international equities.

"The market has now almost completely priced out a rate normalization cycle, pricing only one 25 basis point hike over the next three years," a team at Deutsche Bank wrote.

The heavy buying in the ETF continued on Thursday, with two trades worth a combined $57 million.

Pimco's $1.5 trillion in assets under management are down 25% from a high of $2 trillion in the first quarter of 2013.

One approach enables clients retiring with large positions of highly appreciated company stock in their 401(k) accounts to save thousands on taxes.

How investors' fear of stock market turmoil may be shaping the future of certain ETFs.

"We're built to take advantage of economies of scale in this business," says Vanguard Chief Executive Officer Bill McNabb.

Spouses are generally entitled to Part A hospital coverage from the government program if the worker meets certain requirements.

Which periods produce the best long-term returns for different asset classes?

An ounce of gold bought as little as 73.1 ounces of silver on Friday, the smallest ratio in almost a month.