Tag: Mutual funds

Stock and bond funds experienced net inflows of $44.6 billion in September, according to Financial Research Corporation (FRC).

Janus Capital launched three new investment strategies, which are available for U.S. institutional investors in separate accounts.

A new study of global fund distribution features by Strategic Insight (SI) says the future holds a reduced number of blockbuster funds in a more guided architecture context.

USAA has launched two new mutual funds addressing inflation and rising interest rates.

Vanguard topped the chart for fund flows year-to-date, according to a recent report from Strategic Insight, an Asset International company.

An MFS Investment Management survey found misperceptions regarding asset allocation and retirement readiness. 

Long-term funds had inflows of $14.3 billion in September; the fourth consecutive month of positive long-term inflows, according to data from Morningstar.

Propelled by demand for bond funds and international exposure, U.S. mutual fund investors added about $16 billion in net new cash to U.S. stock and bond mutual funds...

Vanguard has appointed Wellington Management Company, LLP and Delaware Investments as investment advisers to Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund.

Russell Global Infrastructure Fund and the Russell Global Credit Strategies Fund are the latest additions to Russell Investment offerings. 

Vanguard says that by reducing the minimums for the ultra-low-cost Admiral Shares, nearly 2 million shareholders in 52 funds will benefit.

At the PLANDADVISER National Conference in Orlando last week, panelists discussed alternatives to mutual funds for 401(k) plans, such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and collective trusts.   

Mirae Asset Global Investments, an emerging market equity investment manager, has launched its first six mutual funds in the U.S.

Investors have expanded access to 18 USAA mutual funds through E*TRADE Securities investment platform.

The Hartford Mutual Funds has announced permanent mutual fund expense reductions for six fixed-income funds, effective November 1, 2010.  

Newkirk has installed several enhancements to its participant investment information Web application.

Participants in 401(k) plans invested in mutual funds paid slightly higher expense ratios in 2009, according to an annual report by the Investment Company Institute (ICI).

CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc. announced that the Delaware Investments family of mutual funds has been added to its retirement plan platform.

Driven by ongoing demand for bond funds, U.S. mutual fund investors added about $20 billion in net new cash to U.S. stock and bond mutual funds in August...

J.P. Morgan Funds has launched a new equities mutual fund, the JP Morgan Research Equity Long/Short Fund.