What's a target-date fund and how does it work?
Target-date funds offer a diversified portfolio that considers an investor’s age and retirement date, adjusting its asset allocation as the date approaches. Here’s how they work.
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9 of the best investing books for 2019
We surveyed our global network of asset managers and compiled a list of 9 of the best investing books for 2019. Find out which timeless titles made the list.Read more -
ETF trading: market order or limit order—which works better?
When it comes to ETFs, how you place your trades can make a big difference. We take a look at the differences between market and limit orders and the relative advantages of each.Read more -
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.Read more -
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