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401(k) Investments
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401(k) investments refer to the various assets and financial instruments available within a 401(k) retirement plan, which employees can choose to grow their retirement savings. These investments are selected from a menu of options provided by the plan sponsor (usually the employer) and managed through a plan administrator.
401(k) Target Date Funds Tank in 2015
Despite general praise for the product, target date funds struggled in 2015. A positive fourth-quarter performance was not…
Will ETFs Happen in 401(k) Plans?
It’s a question that’s getting attention of late, but the answer is always the same; is there a…
Two Reasons Why 401(k)s Fail
With defined contribution plans, individuals have greater freedom to steer their proverbial retirement ship. They can choose how…
How Low Can Vanguard Go With 401(k) Target Date Funds?
Vanguard seems to have timed it right. Despite the surprising news in recent weeks that the Pennsylvania-based investment…
One Product’s Surprising Return to the 401(k) Lineup
Don’t call it a comeback. Recent money market regulatory changes have plan sponsors and advisors looking for suitable…
How Did RIAs Fare in Recent ETF Growth?
Yeah, but when will they impact 401(k) choice (if ever)? While ETFs remain sparse in 401(k) investment menus,…
A 401(k) Fossil Fuel Fail
Cue the sad trombone. Maybe their SRI screens aren’t up to snuff. Like Taco Bell’s mystery “meat” and…
Mutual Fund Manager Swears off Gun Investments in Wake of Mass Shootings
Cynical ploy or sincere effort? The spate of recent mass shootings has one mutual fund manager swearing off…
Can Wells Fargo Fix Target Date Glide Paths?
Target date funds are missing their mark—something Wells Fargo aims to fix. Financial advisors typically recommend that investors…
How to Increase Managed Account Use in 401(k)s
Global analytics firm Cerulli Associates offers a bit of advice for asset managers and 401(k) sponsors to boost…