More on ETFsVisit the FT’s ETF Hub for news and analysis, investor education and tools to help you select the right ETFs.A shift in US investor flows away from mutual funds towards exchange traded funds is being driven primarily by a tax loophole, rather than any inherent advantage of the ETF structure, a team of academics has concluded.In the past decade, US investors have … [Read more...] about US ETF investors mainly motivated by tax loophole, study shows
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Apple approached Nissan to work on autonomous car project
Apple approached Japan’s Nissan in recent months about a tie-up for its secretive autonomous car project, but talks are no longer active, according to people briefed on the matter. The contact was brief and the discussions did not advance to senior management levels following divisions over branding for the iPhone maker’s electric vehicles, the people added. Apple also recently … [Read more...] about Apple approached Nissan to work on autonomous car project
How Does a Roth IRA Grow Over Time?
Traditional individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are known for their tax advantages, but how does a Roth IRA work—specifically, how does it grow over time? Your contributions help, but it’s the power of compounding that does the heavy lifting when it comes to building wealth with a Roth IRA. Your account has two funding sources: contributions and earnings. The former is the … [Read more...] about How Does a Roth IRA Grow Over Time?
Stocks Extend All-Time High; Crude Oil Jumps: Markets Wrap
TipRanksMorgan Stanley Storms Into the EV Space; Offers 2 Stocks to BuyWe are indeed living in interesting times – and in many ways, that’s a good thing. Take the automotive industry, for example. Technology is changing a rapid pace, and when it settles, it will dramatically change the way we drive. In 2030, our concept of ‘car’ will likely be unrecognizable to drivers from … [Read more...] about Stocks Extend All-Time High; Crude Oil Jumps: Markets Wrap
Texas warns of blackouts as arctic air freezes central US
The Texas grid operator warned of possible blackouts while loosening the financial obligations of energy traders as arctic air enveloped the central US and sparked record demand for power. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (Ercot) asked consumers on Sunday to conserve “as much as possible” until Tuesday as it coped with frigid conditions that sapped electricity … [Read more...] about Texas warns of blackouts as arctic air freezes central US