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Most Active Large-Cap Funds Still Trail the S&P 500
The latest SPIVA scorecard shows the long-running gap between active fund managers and their benchmarks persisted across nearly every period measured.
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What Stock Market Circuit Breakers Actually Do When Prices Plunge
The automatic halts have triggered only twice since 1997, and research suggests they can raise volatility as much as they calm it.
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What SIPC Protection Actually Covers When a Brokerage Firm Fails
The $500,000 limit protects the securities in an account against a failed brokerage, not against a falling market. Here is where the line sits, and how a…
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Why Most Actively Managed Funds Underperform the S&P 500 Long Term
New SPIVA and Morningstar data show the share of active managers beating the index shrinks the longer you measure — and cost is the main reason why.
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The Fed Held Again in July 2026, Extending the Pause
The July 28-29 meeting left the funds rate at 3.50-3.75% — every scheduled meeting of 2026 has now held, with inflation receding from May's 4.2% peak.