Investments

Bill McNabb declined to speculate how low fees may go at his firm, which has the majority of its assets in passive funds.

Demand for ETFs soars; costs dominate adviser concerns, plus other key trends in portfolio management.

Fewer Federal Reserve officials expect the central bank to raise interest rates more than once this year, as policy makers gave a mixed picture of a U.S. economy where growth is picking up and job gains are slowing.

Women tend to outlive their spouses. At the same time, they are undersaving and underearning. How can advisers help?

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

Here’s what to listen for when Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen speaks later on Wednesday.

Blockbuster industry deals and unforeseen shifts in client attitudes are altering future forecasts for digital advice.

Combine data from your practice with a personal touch to claim that young client who everyone fears is going to leave for a digital adviser.

Gen Y clients want advisers to build portfolios with both social and financial returns, according to two recent studies.

A planner at the Morningstar conference sees too many risks, not enough rewards

“There are so many business models offering financial advice, it’s almost impossible for a layperson to distinguish between advice and sales,” a panelist says.

Perspectives on the state of asset management from industry leaders and experts.

Getting them to unload equities that are weighing down their portfolios isn’t easy.

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?

Mutual funds are falling out of favor as planners embrace passive investing, according to a survey.

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

ETFs are product of choice as 83% of advisers say they currently hold them in their portfolios or are recommending them to clients in the future, according to a recent survey.

These trusts are holding their value and merit an allocation.

New flavors in a portfolio can help juice returns, but beware of the risks.