401(k) Investors Light on Trades in July
The movement from equities to fixed income continues, according to the Alight Solutions 401(k) Index.
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Some Say Coronavirus Will Cement New Normal for Rates
The world has indeed embraced a new normal—but not one necessarily tied to interest rates.
Do Standard Glide Path Illustrations Obscure Key Information?
The minimum and maximum fixed-income allocations of 2050 target-date funds range between 1.5% and 19.9%, respectively, according to MFS.
Participants Continue Movement Out of Equities
The third quarter marked the seventh consecutive quarter that 401(k) participants have moved their money from equities into fixed income,...
Despite Market Rebound, Investors Flocked to Fixed Income in Q119
Nearly 90% of the days in the quarter saw net trading activity favor fixed income, according to the Alight Solutions...
‘Bond King’ Bill Gross Announces Retirement from Janus
The founder of PIMCO is known as one of the most successful bond managers in U.S. history; his rocky 2014...
401(k) Participants Made Opposing Trades in 2018
High trading activity days were concentrated around the beginning and end of the year—with trades moving in similar volumes in...
Economists Remain Optimistic Despite Volatility
The top economists at J.P. Morgan Asset Management and Vanguard remind investors that volatility is normal, and that long-term thinking...
U.S. Demand Grows for ‘Safe ESG’ via Fixed-Income Vehicles
There is still not very much discussion in the U.S. about fixed-income investments pursuing ESG themes, according to BlueBay Asset...
Five-Year Market Forecast Sounds Mostly Optimistic Note
Northern Trust expects relatively steady economic growth, controlled inflation and accommodative monetary policy.
BNY Mellon Master Trust Index Highlights Yearly Growth
Despite something of a tepid second quarter, pension plans have enjoyed a strong year of growth.
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Shifting Yield Curve Presents Institutional Investing Opportunities
The chief investment officer at Winthrop Capital Management discusses the uptick in short term interest rates and new opportunities within...
Just One Above-Normal Trading Day in 401(k)s in June
According to the Alight Solutions 401(k) Index, year-to-date there have been 29 days with above-normal trading activity, suggesting that the...
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Sponsors Need to Pay Attention to HSA Investment Lineup
HSAs need to offer equities, multi-asset classes and fixed income, Devenir says.
DC Plan Participants Largely Stuck With Investments in May
Outflows were primarily from target-date (35%), emerging markets (27%) and company stock (27%) funds, the Alight Solutions 401(k) Index shows.
401(k) Investors Moved into Fixed Income in April
In light of the market volatility, they fled from equities
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Investment Products and Services Launches
Neuberger Berman Addresses Volatility with PutWrite Fund; PanAgora Adds ESG Alpha Factors; and Hartford Funds Expands ETF Roster.
Market Guide Considers Pressing Inflation, Yield Curve Questions
In a new analysis, J.P. Morgan Asset Management describes how equities have not generally come under pressure until the U.S....
Two-Thirds of 401(k) Assets Held in Equities
However, at year-end 2015, for example, the ICI says participants in their twenties had 80% of their portfolios invested in...
SEC Fixed Income Liquidity Committee Sets First Meeting
The committee is staffed with a diverse group of outside experts, including individuals representing the views of retail and institutional...