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Specialty and Sector Funds in Defined Contribution Retirement Plans

Specialty and Sector Funds in Defined Contribution Retirement Plans

When creating and monitoring your organization’s participant-directed 401(k) or 403(b) plan investment lineup, it’s important to take a balanced approach between the investment categories that are offered and the range of investment knowledge and behaviors among your employees (retirement plan participants).

Alternative investments: An efficient way to diversify report

Alternative investments: An efficient way to diversify

Institutional investors are under pressure to deliver consistent returns while managing risk. Traditional equity and fixed income strategies alone may not offer enough diversification and downside protection to effectively weather sustained periods of market volatility or economic downturns.

What is a fiduciary investment advisor?

Navigating the world of investments can be a complex task, especially for those managing small, medium and larger-sized portfolios with endowments, foundations, pension plans and other entities. One key player in this realm is the fiduciary investment advisor for your institution. What exactly is a fiduciary investment advisor and how can they benefit your organization?

SEC approves spot bitcoin ETFs

The long-awaited exchange-traded fund for spot bitcoin became available to investors on Jan. 11. Previously, bitcoin exposure was limited to direct asset custody in a digital wallet, Chicago Mercantile Exchange futures contracts or open-ended private trusts, all offering various pros and cons.

Does cryptocurrency have a place in retirement plans?

Should defined contribution retirement plan portfolios include cryptocurrency? The short answer is: Not yet. We believe it's too soon to take a chance on this volatile new investment option, but that could change over time.