Passive ETFs Turn Out to Be Pretty Active
They’re often used or even constructed to be anything but index-hugging funds, a study says.
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Battered Stocks and Bitcoin Are Increasingly Correlated
The closer matches between old-school and new-school assets are a switch from a year ago.
Despite April’s Poor Equity Returns, Rising Discount Rates Improved Funded Status for Most Pensions
Last month had one of the highest single-month discount rate increases for many data collectors.
Bill Would Silence Labor Department on 401(k) Investment Guidance
The Financial Freedom Act’s sponsor says the federal government should not involve itself in investment choices for retirement plans.
Amid Market Gloom, Value Has Come Off Pretty Well
UBS’s Haefele says now is the time to belatedly board the low-cost train.
Alex Doñé, Former NYCRS CIO, Joins Platinum Equity as Managing Director
Doñé left NYCRS after two years as their CIO.
Q1 Earnings Are Up, But Nothing to Cheer About
While profits have kept climbing, the rate of ascent is slowing, per FactSet.
LA Fire and Police Pensions CIO Ray Joseph Resigns
Joseph leaves after less than a year on the job due to personal reasons.
Which Hedge Funds Will Do Best With Rates Rising?
Relative value, commodities, and reinsurance are the bright spots, says Agecroft.
New Illinois Law Authorizes $1 Billion in Pension Obligation Bonds and Extends Buyout Option
The law is the latest in a series of legislative moves to improve struggling Illinois pensions.
The Old Tech FAANG Is Dulled, But a New Version Has Promise
Centered on surviving a bleaker world, Bank of America’s updated version has better market performance.
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Cut Retirement Plan Costs for Small Business
Legislation would allow expenses related to changing a retirement plan’s design to be reimbursed from participants’ plan assets.
Pension Risk Transfer Market Has Largest First Quarter in History
Experts predict that this trend will only accelerate throughout the year.
Why the Fed’s Bond Runoff Might Not Be Such a Big Deal
Future plans are vague, and it would take years for the central bank’s balance sheet to reach its pre-pandemic level.
No Place to Turn With Stocks and Bonds Both Down? JPM Has a Solution
Swap high-yielding stocks for even better-paying bonds, the bank says.