Global Balanced Strategies
Investors continue to think globally.
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PIMCO Getting Comfortable With ETFsPIMCO's Vineer Bhansali says investors should consider active ETFs over traditional indexed vehicles because the latter are carrying very low yields and few prospects for price gains.
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Are ETFs a Blessing and a Curse for Yield-Seekers?ETFs allow fixed-income investors to put money into markets that were previously inaccessible, but the abundance of funds can complicate the decision-making process, says Wela Strategies' Mitch Reiner.
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Finding Flexibility With Multi-Asset-Income ETFsSage's Rob Williams says such income strategies offer the benefits of investing outside the bond market altogether and into REITs, MLPs, and dividend-paying stocks.
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These ETFs Are a Good Place to Look for IncomeEye-popping yields are scarce for many bond ETFs , but Morningstar's Sam Lee points out some attractive funds that focus on corporates, emerging markets, and Europe.
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Answering ETF ConcernsVanguard principal and ETF strategist Joel Dickson responds to worries that increased passive investing has led to more market volatility and that ETFs cause investors to gamble with their portfolios.
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Out of Equities and Into the Fire?Although investors may remain broadly skeptical of equity markets, asset flow data suggest they could be taking more risk than expected in other asset classes.
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Vanguard Index Swap All About CostThe switch from MSCI to FTSE and CRSP indexes for 22 Vanguard funds is all about three things, says Vanguard principal Joel Dickson: cost, cost, cost.
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Traditional Index Funds vs. ETFs : Which to Choose?Vanguard's Joel Dickson weighs the similarities and differences between the two vehicles, commenting on tax advantages, trading flexibility, dividend reinvestment, and more.
