Tag: defined contribution plan investments

Investing December 12th, 2017

MetLife Finds Move Away From Money Market Funds in DC Plans

Fifty-two percent of defined contribution retirement plan sponsors offer money market funds as capital preservation options, down from 62% in 2015.

Yesterday, the Dow lost 126.93 points (0.50%) to finish at 25,317.41, the NASDAQ increased 19.60 points (0.26%) to 7,468.63, and the S&P 500 closed 11.90 points (0.43%) lower at 2,755.88. The Russell 2000 was down 2.54 points (0.16%) at 1,539.50, and the Wilshire 5000 decreased 115.94 points (0.41%) to 28,447.55.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note was down 1/32, increasing its yield to 3.199%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond decreased 7/32, bringing its yield up to 3.390%.

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