To put this year’s gains in perspective, the value of global equities is now 3 1/2 times that at the financial crisis bottom in March 2009.
Low costs help, but that's only part of the explanation.
Steven Cohen is considering charging management fees of at least 2.75 percent and may pass on certain costs to investors for the first time.
"I'm not going to talk about bitcoin anymore," Jamie Dimon says.
The SPDR is up 13 percent year-to-date, with much of the gain coming after the Fed's September meeting.
The the uber-retailer, Blackrock has been enjoying fast growth paired with disappointing profits.
Bitcoin's surge is drawing the attention of hedge funds and wealthy individuals.
