Volatility

A market correction only becomes a real risk if investors act and make buy or sell decisions to alleviate mental anguish today at the expense of tomorrow, says an expert.

Advisors have a dizzying number of ways to answer. Over a five-year period. Over 30 years. Compared to a certain sample portfolio. Which should you choose?

One theory for underperformance has been the long steady gains in markets since the financial crisis.

Issuers are creating multi-factor funds that offer exposure to several return-enhancing characteristics.

Frequent communications with clients, candor and reassurance will increase a firm’s credibility and attract new business.

The drop in wealth was equivalent to the GDP of Italy.

Fourth-quarter volatility wrought negative year-over-year results for two-thirds of firms in J.D. Power’s annual survey.

Asset managers are increasingly using the products for targeted adjustments and risk management, a survey finds.

Negotiations ended in December because the parties couldn’t agree on a price amid a rout in U.S. stocks, according to people familiar with the matter.

SPIKES, a product from MIAX Options, is being pitched as a lower-cost alternative.