M&A Activity in the Aftermath of U.S. Elections
We compare the last five election cycles to see if there is any insight into what we can expect for mergers and acquisitions in...
M&A Announcements Favor Mondays, Values Peak in October
A look at the seasonal trends in the volume and value of M&A deals.
To tease out how well run – or how complex – an index-tracking ETF is, we generally turn to tracking difference.
October Fund Flows: Everyone Out of the Corporate Bond Pool
The headline for the month is clear: investors fled corporate bonds in droves for the first time in a while.
REITs an Increasingly Attractive Target for Activists
Complicated organizational and ownership structures have historically kept activists away from REITs, but that's changing.
A Deep Dive on New ETF Liquidity Rules
The rules will have an impact on a whole swath of traditional mutual funds and ETFs.
The Intricacies of Financial and Legal Relationships in M&A
Financial advisors sometimes bring in outside legal counsel on M&A deals. Here's a look at the most common partnerships.
How Much Does the ETF Industry Make?
And how big a hit will BlackRock take by slashing prices to compete on cost?
September ETF Flows: Real Estate Flip Flops Sector ETFs
Last month, investors seemed to like everything.
Smart-Beta Investors Bad At Timing, But Getting Better
Smart-Beta Investors Are Bad At Timing … But Getting Better
Does Shareholder Activism Drive Outperformance?
Activist investors are showing no signs of slowing down in 2016.
The best way to understand what makes FactSet different is to see it for yourself. We've worked with investment professionals for 40 years, so we understand your workflow and know precisely how to help. Talk to us about your challenges, and we’ll help you design the most effective solutions for your firm with everything you need — and not what you don’t.
The information contained in this article is not investment advice. FactSet does not endorse or recommend any investments and assumes no liability for any consequence relating directly or indirectly to any action or inaction taken based on the information contained in this article.