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.

Friday, the Dow closed 84.83 points (0.34%) lower at 25,090.48, the NASDAQ gave up 14.66 points (0.19%) to finish at 7,746.38, and the S&P 500 lost 2.83 points (0.10) to close at 2,779.66. The Russell 2000 shed 0.82 points (0.05%) to 1,683.91, and the Wilshire 5000 lost 29.77 points (0.10%) to finish at 29,036.09.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note was up 5/32, decreasing its yield to 2.919%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond increased 7/32, bringing its yield down to 3.044%.

WEEK’S WORTH: For the week ending June 15, the Dow lost 0.89%, the NASDAQ climbed 1.32%, and the S&P 500 was up 0.02%. The Russell 2000 finished 0.68% higher, and the Wilshire 5000 increased 0.17%.

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