Most ETF issuers have agreed to pay a new maintenance fee to Fidelity, leaving only a handful that investors will have to pay $100 service fees to purchase.
The program has attracted significant inflows from individual investors looking for tax benefits. A contentious Congress might jeopardize its extension.
Historically, the real estate investment manager relied on independent broker/dealers to reach private wealth. It wants to diversify both its distribution and its investment offerings.
Investing in venture capital funds targeting tech start-ups carries high risks and requires a tolerance for decades of illiquidity. But all it takes is one outperforming company to make it worth it.