Investment strategies

A significant push to use the precious metal as portfolio insurance may create a self-reinforcing spiral that upends its appeal as a hedge.

The framework provides asset managers with a set of recommended actions, metrics and methodologies to help them meet the “net-zero emissions” goal by 2050.

The “set it and forget it” balanced approach may not work as well anymore, an expert says.

Despite growing to about $1.1 trillion in AUM, senior executives made a series of bets to keep pace in a changing industry that have yet to pay off.

An iShares ETF investing in companies it says has “positive environmental, social and governance characteristics” has more than tripled gains of the S&P 500.

At the height of pandemic-related job losses, 18.9% of Americans with disabilities were unemployed, data show.

A typical investment for Nuveen's $5.8 billion impact investing unit these days ranges from $20 million to $60 million, says its co-head.

There has been increased demand for havens amid a resurgence in coronavirus cases, flaring political tensions and a weaker dollar.

The fast money has more than three times the impact on equity valuations than long-term investors like pension funds, according to a recent paper.

The firm announced plans in March to acquire $200 million of its stock and has been in the market on average once every three trading days since.

Some of the industry’s biggest players are taking a wait-and-see approach as active, non-transparent funds take their crucial first steps.

The manager is still recovering from losses that started in 2015, when his main fund fell 20%, and deepened with a record 34% decline three years later.

The industry’s lack of Black people and other minorities may explain why the world of social investing has fallen short on pushing corporations on race.

Leveraging big data, machine learning and artificial intelligence will extend stock selection beyond its current capabilities, according to Procure Holdings President Bob Tull.

The wirehouse says it wants to simplify pricing for separately managed accounts and expand client choice.

Here's how the largest groups have fared during unprecedented market activity.

All of the funds in the suite carry a 0.18% expense ratio.

The fund from ETFMG Managers Group will track companies focused on testing and treatments of infectious diseases.

Still, clients continue to invest their assets into the industry’s cheapest funds and are saving billions as a result.

The ETF aims to track companies specializing in remote-working, learning and entertainment.