Viewpoints about Retirement plan investments
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The investment basics of asset allocation vs. diversification
Investing in the stock market may seem intimidating, with all its special terms and concepts. As with anything, once you learn the basics, it can feel less intimidating and more doable. To understand the difference between asset allocation and diversification—and how to use them—we’ll start with the basics of assets, risk, and diversification. Then we’ll explain these critical building blocks to help you feel more comfortable with investing.
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What’s the stock market and why is it important?
Investments and the stock market may use words you’re not used to, but with a little time, we can help you get to know the basics, starting with how the stock market works.
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Why U.S. stock market outperformance is likely to continue
Investors who subscribe to the mean reversion theory would likely agree that U.S. stocks should underperform their global peers in the months ahead following an extended period of outperformance. One investment team, however, disagrees. Find out why.
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Questions to consider for evaluating proprietary investment options
Find out why plan sponsors should look beyond the proprietary and nonproprietary investment labels when building their fund lineup—and what they should consider focusing on.
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Three themes shaping asset allocation in H2 2023
The global economy and financial markets proved to be more resilient than expected in the first half of the year. Should investors expect a repeat performance in H2 2023? One asset allocator shares his views.
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What’s the debt ceiling and how is it related to the stock market?
Find out why the debt ceiling isn't just an issue for the government and how it could become an issue for you and your personal finances.
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Asset allocation vs. diversification—what’s the difference?
Learn the difference between asset allocation and diversification and what to consider when creating your retirement investing strategy
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Default or not, 2011’s debt ceiling battle is instructive for today’s investors
With the U.S. government again bumping up against its debt ceiling and trying to avert a potential default, investors may wish to review how a similar battle in 2011 delivered a short-term blow to financial markets.
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What are subaccount unit values and mutual fund net asset values?
Group annuity contracts offer retirement plan investments through subaccounts, which purchase shares of a mutual fund. Subaccounts have a unit value and mutual funds have a net asset value, which don’t always line up.
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What's the potential benefit of a managed account as you approach retirement?
Your workplace retirement plan may offer a feature that can help with the transition from retirement saving to retirement spending. It’s called a managed account—and here are a few reasons to consider looking into it.
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