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The appeal of low fees has driven an explosion of new bond ETF offerings, which enables investors to achieve similar exposures to individual bond portfolios—but with lower costs and more diversification.
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Weighing the pros and cons of collective trust funds and customization in target date design.
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Inflation forecasts wax and wane, but the inflation-fighting benefits of Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities are constant.
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There are critical differences in practices and policies across exchange-traded fund providers. These nine questions can help you determine whether and how the ETF provider seeks to provide successful outcomes for clients.
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The active decisions that go into target date fund design can translate into meaningful differences in risks and results, even among passive target date funds.
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ETFs can give an investor more control over the timing of their tax liabilities. It's one of the contributing factors to the growth of ETFs, particularly among advisors seeking to optimize their investors' long-term returns.
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D.J. Tierney, Managing Director, Client Portfolio Strategist, discusses trends in the ETF market, how to navigate the growing ETF landscape, and provides three key factors for evaluating strategic beta ETFs.