Most years I read several white papers produced by investment management firms that describe how they develop their target-date funds’ glide paths. The papers address the same set of challenges and ...

A common criticism of target-date funds is that they group investors by a single factor, usually age or its counterpart, time remaining to the participant’s projected retirement date. A fund’s ...

Target date funds are essentially a blend of stocks and bonds. They start with a more aggressive investment strategy and gradually shift towards a more conservative approach as the investor nears the ...

Today’s market outlook seems more challenging for investors - including defined contribution plan participants. For investors seeking new avenues to enhance return and diversification potential, ...

Zachary Rayfield, head of goals-based investing research in Vanguard's Investment Strategy Group, spoke about the use of glide paths at the Investments & Wealth Institute's Strategy Forum in New York ...

“The COVID pandemic itself didn't fundamentally change how risk management for pension plans should be addressed, but it did confirm why it’s important to have a sound risk management framework,” said ...