Viewpoints about Retirement plan investments
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Cryptocurrency in 401(k) plans
Over the past few years, individual investors have become increasingly interested in investing in cryptocurrency. As a result, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Compliance Assistance release No. 2022–01 401(k) Plan Investments in “Cryptocurrencies” (the release) to provide its initial guidance on the matter. It’s important to understand that guidance and how it might apply to your plan.
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What’s the value of working with a 3(38) investment manager?
Like most plan sponsors, you want to offer your participants a well-constructed investment lineup, while reducing your fiduciary risk. Learn how a 3(38) investment manager can help you do both.
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Key takeaways from the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the Northwestern University lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the Northwestern University lawsuit has received significant attention from retirement plan professionals. Learn what this ruling may mean for plan fiduciaries.
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Evaluating the role of ESG investments in your plan lineup
The desire of many retirement plan participants to have their contributions make a difference not only in their lives but the world is fueling demand for ESG funds. Learn five questions to consider when evaluating the addition of ESG investments to your plan.
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What are asset classes?
Learn about the different investments and how they can help you reach your savings goal.
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What's a fund fact sheet?
Fund fact sheets play a critical role in helping you make informed investment decisions and determine if a fund aligns with your financial goals. But don’t let all the data points overwhelm you—let’s break down the key components, so you can walk away feeling confident that you understand the funds.
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Mixing up your investments with a diversified retirement account
Deciding how to invest your retirement savings can be challenging. Employer-sponsored retirement plans often provide dozens of options to choose from. One thing most financial professionals agree on is that diversifying—or mixing—your retirement investments may help you build your savings and manage risk over the long term.
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What's an ETF?
Simply put, an ETF, or exchange-traded fund, is a basket of securities that trades on an exchange, much like a stock. ETFs are generally highly transparent and liquid.
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Active or passive investing—choosing the right one for your retirement plan
Both passively and actively managed funds can play important roles in a 401(k) plan investment lineup. Here’s a brief look at both types of funds, as well as some of the factors to consider when deciding which ones are right for your plan and participants.
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Seven suggestions for designing a 401(k) investment menu
Our 7 suggestions for designing a diverse 401(k) menu provide considerations for 401(k) plan sponsors in selecting investments.
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