Further Stimulus Said to Be Already Priced into the Markets
The failure to pass a second fiscal stimulus package is causing volatility, experts said, adding to the normal pre-election jitters.
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PANC 2020: Taking an Economic View of ERISA Litigation
An economic consultant discusses what plan fiduciaries should consider during this uncertain period and future litigation to look out for.
Advisers’ New Challenge Is Helping Investors Navigate Volatility
On the heels of a 12-year bull market, investors unrealistically still expect outsized returns, Natixis finds.
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Investing Against COVID-19
The varying routes three fund managers take to fight the pandemic for investors.
An Uptick in Customer Arbitration?
Litigation risks to understand during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Damage Control in a Downturn
Tips for curating plan sponsors’ responses to a crisis.
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Protection During Downturns
Managed accounts, age-appropriate TDFs can each be attractive.
Remember the Real Role of Stable Value
The annualized return from 2000 to 2020 is 4.22% for stable value and 5.25% for stocks. One might expect the difference to be greater.
Investors Fled to Stable Value, Money Markets in March
Stable value funds took in 64% of the inflows and money market funds, 24%, according to the Alight Solutions 401(k) Index.
PCS Creates Communication Platform for Advisers
It will enable them to communicate with participants and sponsors during the coronavirus pandemic.
Could Market Volatility (or Recession) Disrupt Record M&A Activity?
For some years now, advisory firm owners have enjoyed a sellers’ market that has spurred record merger and acquisition volumes.
401(k) Investors Increase Trades Amid Volatility
Investors continue to favor fixed income, the Alight Solutions 401(k) Index finds.
Despite the Volatility, Market Experts Shy Away From Predicting Recession
Brexit uncertainty. An inverted yield curve. A burgeoning trade dispute between the U.S. and China. Slowing global growth and shifting currency valuations. Is it all enough to spark a recession?
Investors, Advisers Foresee Increased Volatility
Both groups have become less optimistic since the start of the year, according to Nationwide.
As Bull Market Ages, Coaching Investors on Volatility Remains a Must
Novice investors’ reactions to stock market volatility present an endless and intriguing field of study for behavioral economists, but for financial advisers, poor client decisionmaking is a serious issue.
Americans Worry About Running Out of Money in Retirement
CPA financial planners say Americans are also concerned about maintaining their lifestyle and not being able to meet rising health care costs.
The ‘Volatility’ Conversation
Advisers can help refocus participants on their respective time horizon
For Millennials, Market Volatility Can Bring Opportunity
While workers with nearer retirement dates fret stock market volatility, Millennials have the chance to buy discounted shares and enjoy compounding returns.
Investment Managers Foresee a Bumpy Upward Ride in 2019
Despite a global economic slowdown and increased trade tensions, most major asset managers are not predicting an imminent recession—instead they are urging clients to embrace diversification and stick to long-term strategies.
Pension Plan Glide Paths Need to Evolve
As funding status improves, it is important for most employers to take pension investment risk off the table and move to liability-driven strategies.