3 things every investor should know about factor investing
What are factors? They’re the key to higher expected returns. Here are a few things every investor should know about factor investing.
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What is an ETF? A closer look at how exchange-traded funds work
It's a seemingly simple question, but the fact is ETFs can often be some of the more complex investments on the market. We take a closer look at how they work and some of their unique features.Read more -
Incorporating ETFs into your portfolio
How do advisors use ETFs? We take a look at the most common strategies and offer some asset allocation insight.Read more -
Pursuing market premiums through a time-tested multifactor approach
The equity characteristics that John Hancock Multifactor ETFs are built to tap into have delivered higher returns than the broad market over time.Read more -
Understanding strategic beta
While the category may feel relatively new, the concepts driving this most contemporary of investment approaches have roots that are decades old.Read more -
Why blending active and passive strategies is right for investors
Active/passive isn't an either/or. Learn how investors can benefit by combining both approaches in the same portfolio.Read more -
What’s driving fiduciaries to multimanager target-date funds?
Based on a recent survey of nearly 500 retirement plan fiduciaries, the majority now prefers open-architecture, or multimanager, target-date funds. Find out why.Read more -
How to defuse one volatile market with another
Adam C. Rudd, CFA of Standard Life Investments explains his recent volatility pairing of a concentrated market versus a more diversified counterpart.Read more -
What is a target-date fund glide path, and how does it work?
Perhaps the most important distinguishing feature of any target-date fund is its glide path—the asset allocation adjustments that the fund makes to balance growth potential with risk management as an investor ages.Read more -
A deeper look at ETF liquidity
How liquid is your ETF? We take a look at the layers of ETF liquidity and discuss the advantages of broker-assisted trades.Read more