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“The distribution mix is undergoing a significant shift, away from traditional, bank-only models towards a hybrid model that blends fintech platforms, independent financial advisors (IFAs), and direct AMC channels,” it said, adding that the direct channel, which included digital and direct-to-AMC platforms, was rapidly increasing its share.

Photo by ArtsyBee on Pixabay A fund that actually holds its ground when stocks are falling is what real portfolio diversification looks like. When the S&P 500 tumbled 9.4% in a 2020 selloff, that familiar knot in the stomach was a reminder that most stock funds fall when the market falls. But one equity fund,…

Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR), an eVTOL aircraft developer and urban air mobility operator, closed at $5.31, up 19.59%. Shares jumped after Archer and Anduril unveiled Thunder, a Group 5 autonomous attack rotorcraft. Investors are watching commercial partner announcements and defense demand next. Trading volume reached 95.7M shares, coming in about 125% above its three-month average of…

Small-cap and mid-cap mutual fund categories emerged among the top performers across multiple investment horizons, according to performance data released by ICRA Analytics, even as the research highlighted continued investor interest in these segments despite elevated market valuations. The data, based on MFI 360 Explorer as of June 30, 2026, shows that small-cap funds delivered…

Over the last 30 days, the Nasdaq-100 technology index has declined by 3.6%, led by even steeper losses in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks like Broadcom and Micron Technology. However, some tech stocks with less exposure to the AI semiconductor industry have performed exceptionally well over the same stretch. As of the market close on Friday,…

Social Security is one of the most important benefits for seniors. And if you don’t have money saved for retirement, you may find that those monthly checks provide most or all of your income once you end your career. For this reason, it’s important to file for benefits at the right time, and to make…

Over 75 million people — approximately one in five Americans — receive some form of Social Security benefit. The majority are retirees, but the Social Security Administration (SSA) also provides regular income to disabled workers, widowed spouses and children of deceased workers. In some cases, you can claim more than one kind of benefit. Here’s…

The 10-year Treasury yield is back around 4.6%, and it seems the Federal Reserve won’t cut interest rates anytime soon. That’s a good thing if you’re an income seeker looking for reasonable yields from your portfolio. But it does create some complications around where you find that yield. Given current geopolitical and inflation risks, rates…

Shark Tank notable and wealth guru Kevin O’Leary has opinions on Social Security payments — specifically, that they aren’t enough for a typical retirement plan. He’s quoted as saying that “relying on Social Security means poverty in retirement,” which is something no one wants. Is he correct? We break down the numbers and weigh his…