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Participants August 31st, 2017

DC Investors Stayed the Course in Q1 2017

Amid strong market returns in Q1 2017, most participants left asset allocations in DC plans unchanged, according to a new report by the ICI.

Thursday, the Dow lost 327.23 points (1.27%) to finish at 25,379.45, the NASDAQ closed 157.56 points (2.06%) lower at 7,485.14, and the S&P 500 decreased 40.42 points (1.44%) to 2,768.79. The Russell 2000 was down 28.85 points (1.82%) at 1,560.75, and the Wilshire 5000 fell 434.09 points (1.49%) to 28,622.13.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note was up 7/32, decreasing its yield to 3.178%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond increased 8/32, bringing its yield down to 3.362%.

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