Health sector tipped to outperform in 2021 Nicki Bourlioufas | 14 Dec 2020Text size
Healthcare stocks could outperform in 2021 as vaccines start to roll out globally, with huge increases in government spending expected to support demand for healthcare over the longer term.
This is despite a drop in healthcare spending this year after COVID-19 caused the postponement of non-urgent care in many nations.
Spending on healthcare has been falling in some countries during the pandemic, according to a report from the Economist Intelligence Unit. But a recovery is expected to gather pace in 2021.
“The battle against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has led to a sharp drop in spending on other conditions, with non-urgent care cancelled and patients avoiding hospitals and clinics,” said
What Plan Sponsors Should Consider When Selecting Actively Managed Funds
Performance history is not the best way to choose the right actively managed funds, and fees should be scrutinized.
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It is not easy for retirement plan sponsors to know what to look for when selecting an actively managed fund, experts say, which is why they highly recommend that sponsors work with a retirement plan adviser or consultant when selecting funds for their investment lineup.
However, there are some basic qualitative and quantitative factors that sponsors should be aware of, as well as certain key points they should ensure are touched on when educating participants about actively managed funds.
American Century Investments Sibil Sebastian Receives Diversity & Inclusion Rising Star Award From DCIIA
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ American Century Investments Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development Sibil Sebastian was recognized as a Rising Star by the Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association (DCIIA) during DCIIA s inaugural Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Awards celebration on Dec. 10.
VP, Strategy & Corporate Development Sibil Sebastian We re very proud to have Sibil recognized by DCIIA, said American Century Co-Head of Intermediary Distribution Rick Luchinsky. She epitomizes American Century s spirit to value everyone and to help each person prepare for a secure future and ultimately live with dignity in retirement.
Short-Term Fixed Income ETF (AVSF) in the brand’s fixed income ETF lineup. All three strategies, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE Arca, Inc.), are designed to seamlessly augment investors’ asset allocation.
“We’re very happy to add a municipal bond strategy to our new fixed income lineup,” said Eduardo Repetto, Avantis CIO. “We know clients are looking for well-designed, low-cost solutions that offer the potential benefit of current income with tax advantages to their investment portfolios.”
AVMU has an expense ratio of 0.15% and is expected to soon be offered as a mutual fund with an Institutional Class at the same total annual operating expense ratio.