What Constitutes a “High Fee” for a Mutual Fund?

While they are commonly referred to as fees, mutual funds charge investors what is called an “expense ratio” as payment for managing the fund. However, understanding mutual fund expense ratios can be confusing. There are a variety of factors that contribute to a fund’s total expense ratio. It seems as though non-investment factors, such as…

Sovereign Wealth Funds: An Introduction

Sovereign wealth funds have attracted significant attention as more countries open funds and invest in big-name companies and assets—some more transparently than others. This has given way to widespread concern over the influence these funds have on the global economy. As such, it is important to understand exactly what sovereign wealth funds are and how…