Investments

Even though it now claims six million accounts, the free trading platform may still need to expand its offerings to stay competitive, experts say.

Fee compression and commoditization of investment products over the past decade are threatening already slim margins in asset management.

Since this March, almost 100 firms have settled with the regulator for approximately $173 million. Other cases are still pending.

Among the honors this year by NICSA are awards for operational excellence, and advances in product development and technology.

More than 70% of U.S. ETF assets are in funds that charge 2 basis points or less, data show. But free isn’t an automatic ticket to success.

An online war is underway for deposits, as a wide range of players — traditional wealth managers, big banks, digital-only platforms and fintechs — offer high-interest savings and checking through apps and websites.

Studies purport to have proven both that socially responsible investing hurts returns, and that it can boost performance.

Paying down debt, downsizing and reducing spending are a few ways retirees can grow their finances.

There’s a showdown looming between financial advisors and the custodians that safeguard their clients’ money. It’s been brewing for some time, and the move by Charles Schwab on Tuesday to offer commission-free trading makes the clash all but inevitable.

The asset managers and a U.S. family office collectively bought a 14.4% position in the company ahead of its IPO, a person familiar with the matter says.

To build their wealth, retirement savers are advised to take advantage of tax-advantaged plans including 401(k)s and IRAs.

At more than twice the price of the average fund, many with the even biggest gains still underperformed the broader market over the last decade.

Martin Gilbert helped build Aberdeen Asset Management through dozens of acquisitions starting in the early 1980s.

With millennial and Gen Z clients expected to have longer lives than their parents, securing an effective retirement horizon can have its challenges.

Closed-end funds can allow all clients — not just HNW ones — to invest in alternatives

A patented structure allows ETFs to report once a quarter in an effort to protect their intellectual property.

Wild price swings that have exceeded double-digit percentages in a single day have spurred the regulator to keep a close eye on volatility.

It's the latest move in the race to offer products at the lowest possible prices.

Someone with a long-term investing horizon is generally not helped by bailing out of a well-diversified, multi-asset portfolio. Here are some options for them, and some talking points for you.

By adding custody, the leading TAMP could boost revenue per advisor by approximately 200%, according to a recent report.