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Investment Company Institute (ICI)
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The Investment Company Institute (ICI) is a leading global association representing regulated investment funds, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), closed-end funds, and unit investment trusts. Based in Washington, D.C., ICI advocates for fund shareholders, promotes industry best practices, and engages with policymakers on financial regulation. It also conducts research and provides education on investment trends and fund economics.
ICI: Mutual Funds Maintain Broad Appeal
The Investment Company Institute (ICI) is out with new data about (what else?) mutual funds. In two studies—“Ownership of…
Average 401(k) Account Balances Reach New Record
401(k) participants and retirement savers alike have plenty to be thankful for this year. Account balances have reached…
Consistency is Key to Big-Time 401(k) Plan Payout
Consistent 401(k) contributions can more than double account balances, proving steady saving is key to long-term retirement growth.
Where Are We With Total 401(k) Assets?
Not that we’re watching too closely, but like 401k plans themselves, it’s good to benchmark overall assets from…
How Do Roth Versus Traditional IRA Savers Compare?
IRAs were a good idea—that’s the obvious but important finding from two new reports released by the Investment…
Younger 401(k) Plan Participants Driving Target Date Fund Adoption
Youth is wasted on the young, but not in target date funds. A joint study from the Investment…
ICI Introduces 401(k) Focused FactsOnRetirement.org
Retirement Resources made simple—access expert insights, research, and tips on retirement savings at FactsOnRetirement.org today.
Recordkeeper Data Show 401(k) Defined Contribution Dedication
DC plan contributions stayed strong in early 2018, with most participants continuing to save and invest despite market fluctuations.
401(k) Participants Have a Severe Fund Fee Focus
Well this is surprising. The frantic focus on fees appears to be paying off, with the “vast majority”…
Low Fee Fight: Average Expense Ratios Continue Their Decline
Individual retirement accounts represent the largest share of assets in the United States retirement market, with assets totaling $9.2…