BlackRock and other investment firms are struggling with the best model as investors demand lower fees.

New year forecasts are always bullish, and often wrong; TD Ameritrade launches new ad campaign; and grandparents spend $2,300 each year on their grandkids.

The Financial Stability Board recommends increased oversight for the likes of BlackRock, Vanguard and Fidelity.

Adoption of the factor-tilted funds continues for advisors, with almost one-quarter using them to replace a plain vanilla option.

“Winter Charts” is a series of current financial topics explained in dots, lines, and only a few words –just the right “mix” to concisely convey ideas for critical thinking about investing.

Nothing can keep the markets down.

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