Viewpoints about Retirement plan investments
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What the DOL's final ESG rule means for plan sponsors
On November 22, 2022, the DOL issued its final ESG rule, confirming that plan sponsors may consider ESG factors when selecting retirement plan investment lineups and exercising shareholder rights, including voting proxies. Find out what’s changed from the prior rules issued in 2020.
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Building block model portfolios introduce greater flexibility
The benefits of building block model portfolios can help financial professionals achieve greater efficiencies in their practice.
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Why you should know the difference between your risk tolerance and risk capacity
Investing carries risk. Your risk tolerance is your willingness to take risk—any risk. Your risk capacity is the amount of money you can put at risk. Together, they define your risk profile, which may be a big influence on how you invest.
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Asset allocation view—navigating uncertainty
How should investors approach asset allocation decisions amid rising uncertainty? Manulife Investment Management's multi-asset solution team shares their latest views.
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Rebalancing your retirement account to help manage risk
When you join your employer’s retirement plan, you choose which funds to invest your money in. But how do you ensure your money continues to be invested the way you want? Rebalancing your account from time to time can help you stick to your investment strategy.
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Market downturns can help target-date investors grow their retirement savings
Periods of market downturns are stressful for all investors; however, historical data shows that participants are often rewarded through higher long-term returns. Encouragingly, even participants retiring as markets enter a downturn have an opportunity to recoup losses.
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ESG investing defined
Wondering what ESG investing is? Learn how funds that consider environmental, social, and governance issues might work as part of your retirement strategy.
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Today's market downturn: big bear or baby bear?
Not all bear markets are the same. According to historical data, bear markets that took place against a recessionary backdrop typically saw a steeper market sell-off than those that didn't take place during a recession. Find out more.
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Active vs. passive investing—what's the difference?
When researching how to invest your money, you’ll often come across the debate between active and passive investing strategies. What are the differences? And which one’s right for you? We’ll provide insight on these questions and more as we add to the discussion.
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ESG funds' place in the retirement plan investment lineup
As workers learn about the potential advantages of socially responsible investing, sponsors of workplace retirement plans have begun to offer these options. As part of our "State of the participant 2022" report, we looked at the status of stand-alone ESG funds among the DC plans that John Hancock recordkeeps.
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