I am updating my DIY Retiree Portfolio Model, which outperformed the 60/40 model in 2024 so far, but could be better. The Standpoint Multi-Asset Fund remains the core at 40%, providing global ...

The Model Portfolio identifies 20 recommended securities to generate $10,000 per year in income. The portfolio covers various sectors like real estate, business development companies, bonds, and ...

You won’t earn any tax breaks when investing in a taxable (nonretirement) account: no deduction on your contributions, no tax-deferred compounding, no tax-free withdrawals. So, why bother? Maximum ...

That was one of the pieces of feedback from my recent article about short- and intermediate-term portfolios, which mainly leaned on Fidelity funds for their fixed-income holdings. But Vanguard also ...

Third-party model portfolios had $646 billion in assets under advisement as of March 31, 2025—an increase of 62% since Morningstar last surveyed for assets in June 2023, less than two years ago.

The firm is pairing new Envestnet-distributed portfolios with a CE-accredited curriculum as RIAs seek more scalable ways to diversify client portfolios.

Assets under management, tied to model portfolios, are forecast to exceed $10 trillion by 2025. Some reasons for the category’s growth include increasing awareness and comfort among clients, a wider ...

Assets in model portfolios grew by nearly 50% over the last 2 years. By fully or partially outsourcing the investment management function, it frees up more time for advisors to focus on building their ...

For decades, advisors have marketed themselves as portfolio managers, tailoring asset allocation to each client’s unique goals, risk tolerance and life stage. But a silent revolution is underway: ...

David Schassler is the head of multi-asset solutions at VanEck. He offers a comprehensive perspective on market trends, asset allocation and strategy analysis. As the head of multi-asset solutions ...