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401(k) Passive Management
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Move from Active to Passive Funds Slows in November
Passive fund flows eased in November as investors shifted $16.6B into equity funds, marking a slowdown from October's strong inflows.
Active Funds Get Beat Bad (Again), But …
Passive vs active fund flows in July reveal tactical investor shifts as active funds gain inflows while passive sees mixed results.
Active Management Exodus Slows for Summer (Sort Of)
Active fund outflows June hit $14.6B, showing investors moved cash from equity funds while passive bond funds gained.
Is Active Management Exodus Starting to Subside?
Active equity fund outflows slow in May as passive fund inflows ease and bonds attract strong investor interest.
Investors ‘Paying Less Than Ever’ in Fund Fees
Low-cost index funds helped drive fund expenses lower in 2016 as investors shifted away from costly active funds.
Passive Funds Beat Active (Again and Again and Again)
Our top advisors news articles about how Passive Funds Beat Active (Again and Again and Again). 401(k) Specialist keeps you informed on all things 401(k).
Should 401(k) Plans Only Offer Index Funds?
A number of retirement plan experts believe that 401(k) plan participants should only be allowed to invest in…
Seriously Vanguard, Knock It Off
Vanguard Fund Inflows surged past all rivals in 2016, driven by low fees and strong performance appeal for global investors.
Passive Funds Slam Active by ‘Record Margin’ in December
A horrible month capped a horrible year for active management mutual fund flows (or the opposite, if you’re…
Sending Out an SOS: Active Managers Need Help (Or Do They?)
(From Issue 4, 2016) Forgive active managers for feeling discouraged—the headlines, and fund flows, aren’t going their way. “More…