International Equity Tops Fund Flows in June
International equity offerings attracted nearly $25 million for the month.
Tag: ETFs
Need for Liquidity Boosts Fixed-Income ETF Demand
A loss of liquidity in global fixed-income markets, as well as other factors, has set the stage for what could...
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ShareBuilder 401k Waives Plan Setup Fees
The small-plan specialist is waiving plan startup fees for the next two weeks.
The Principal Launches into ETF Business
Principal Global Investors has hired Paul Kim to launch and lead the firm’s ETF business.
Investors Prefer Passive Equity Strategies in January
In total, U.S. Equity funds saw outflows in January.
Swift ETF Product Development Continues
Rapid growth in exchange-traded fund assets is causing significant change at asset management firms, including many managers serving retirement plan...
Fund Flows Flat for December, $402B for Year
Equities captured the majority of fund inflows in 2014.
Still Potential for Growth of ETF Use in 401(k)s
The use of ETFs in 401(k) plans has been slow to catch on, but some still believe it will happen.
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CLS Upgrades Open-Architecture Plan Platform
CLS Investments, an investment adviser in Omaha, has upgraded its (k)Star program.
New York Life Investment Management to Acquire IndexIQ
New York Life Investment Management is making its first entry into the ETF industry with the acquisition of IndexIQ.
Worldwide ETF Assets Fell in September
Worldwide, exchange-traded fund (ETF) assets fell in September to $2.6 trillion, as all major regions excluding Canada saw a slight...
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Janus Capital Group to Acquire ETF Specialist
October 13, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Janus Capital Group Inc. has agreed to acquire VS Holdings Inc., the parent company of...
Institutions’ Appetite for Alternatives Still Growing
September 26, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A recent survey of investment consultants, conducted by Cerulli Associates, shows that they are actively...
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Morningstar Introduces Strategic Beta Classification System
September 18, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Morningstar Inc. introduced the industry's first strategic beta exchange-traded product (ETP) classification system, to help...
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Beaumont Launches Two ETF-Based Strategies
September 16, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Beaumont Capital Management (BCM), provider of quantitative ETF-based investment portfolios, launched the new strategies on...
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BlackRock Pulls the Plug on Several ETFs
September 12, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com)– BlackRock shuttered several funds in its exchange-traded fund (ETF) line, including 10 target-date ETFs.
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Invesco Adds to Smart Beta Fixed-Income Lineup
September 10, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Invesco PowerShares Capital Management, LLC listed the PowerShares LadderRite 0-5 Year Corporate Bond Portfolio (LDRI)...
Fund Providers Foresee Growth in Bond ETFs
September 9, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Financial analytics firm Cerulli Associates finds that nearly four in 10 (37.5%) exchange-traded fund (ETF)...
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Safe Harbor 401(k) Deadline Approaching
September 2, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Safe harbor 401(k) plans require an initial plan year at least three months long, making...
ETFs Worldwide Collect $33B in June
August 7, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – During June, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) worldwide collected $33 billion in net flows, $10 billion higher...