If your 401(k) plan offers participants the opportunity to invest in a managed account or a target-date fund (TDF), yours is among the majority. These options give employees access to professional investment assistance, which in turn, may help them achieve higher returns, according to a recent paper. (more…)
Managed account: A managed account is a fee-based investment product for individuals that offers a high degree of customization by investment managers, along with certain tax efficiencies. A managed account often charges fees that are higher than mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to compensate the investment advisor for the higher degree of customization it offers, or for providing access to highly skilled investment managers.
