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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.

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September 11, 2018

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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.

Leo M. Zerilli, CIMA, Global Head of Investment Product at John Hancock Investments

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June 5, 2018

Leo M. Zerilli, CIMA, Global Head of Investment Product at John Hancock Investments
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.

Leo M. Zerilli, CIMA, Global Head of Investment Product at John Hancock Investments

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June 5, 2018

Leo M. Zerilli, CIMA, Global Head of Investment Product at John Hancock Investments
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.

Leo M. Zerilli, CIMA, Global Head of Investment Product at John Hancock Investments

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June 1, 2018

Leo M. Zerilli, CIMA, Global Head of Investment Product at John Hancock Investments
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.

Leo M. Zerilli, CIMA, Global Head of Investment Product at John Hancock Investments

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June 1, 2018

Leo M. Zerilli, CIMA, Global Head of Investment Product at John Hancock Investments
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.

Todd J. Cassler, President of Financial Institutions and Advisory Solutions at John Hancock Investments

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June 1, 2018

Todd J. Cassler, President of Financial Institutions and Advisory Solutions at John Hancock Investments
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.

Adam C. Rudd, CFA, Investment Director at Standard Life Investments

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May 30, 2018

Adam C. Rudd, CFA, Investment Director at Standard Life Investments
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.

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April 13, 2018

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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.

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April 12, 2018

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What makes smart beta smart?

Smart beta strategies are growing in number and popularity. We look at what's different about them, their origins, and some examples of smart beta in practice.

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March 5, 2018

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