My colleague John Rekenthaler recently observed that the problem with target-date fund research is that researchers need to find dramatic conclusions to get any attention, and this has led to ...

Conceptually, the traditional glide path approach to de-risking may make sense because it provides a disciplined framework for reducing risk, and as a result decreases the likelihood that plan ...

Target-date funds can offer a streamlined solution for retirement investing. These mutual funds feature an asset allocation that automatically shifts over time as you get closer to your target ...

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 ...

The equity side of the portfolio tends to get a lot of air time, but experts agree that a more balanced approach should increase the likelihood of participants attaining their desired outcomes. During ...

This article was originally published on ETFTrends.com. Target date funds that have reached the end of their glide path and have a 30% stocks, 70% bonds allocation may produce essentially no return on ...

Academic simulations prove that the distribution of wealth is greater with glide paths that increase in equity allocation rather than decrease. No safe landing. Savings impact the distribution of ...

With traditional glide paths, a portfolio shifts gradually from equities to fixed income before reaching a final balanced portfolio allocation. Ron Surz, president of Target Date Solutions in San ...