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The US Retirement System: Working for America’s Middle Class

ICI research shows that the two components of defined contribution plans, 401(k)s and Social Security, have successfully worked together to help build the middle class.  

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ICI Viewpoints

Electronic Delivery of Financial Information is Way Overdue

From paying bills to ordering pizza, most people reach for an electronic device when they need...
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ICI Viewpoints

Mutual Funds at 100: An Essential Part of America’s Economic Engine

Mutual funds and other registered investment funds direct trillions of dollars to their highest use...
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ISS MI BrightScope/ICI Report Reveals 403(b) Plan Sponsors Support Retirement Saving and Investing

Employers’ commitment to their 403(b) plan participants is evident in the report “The BrightScope...
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Ok, Boomer: Retirement Prospects for Younger Americans Actually Look Bright

New ICI data show that the growth of DC plans in the US has empowered workers of all ages, and Gen Z and Millennials are benefiting from earlier engagement with these plans.

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Statistics

Weekly Estimated ETF Net Issuance

The estimated value of all exchange-traded fund (ETF) shares issued exceeded that of shares redeemed by $22.95 billion for the week ended February 14, 2024.

Trends in Mutual Fund Investing

The combined assets of the nation’s mutual funds increased by $822.22 billion, or 3.3 percent, to $25.52 trillion in December.

Monthly ETF Assets and Net Issuance

The combined assets of the nation’s exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were $8.09 trillion in December.

Quarterly Retirement Market Data

Total US retirement assets were $36.7 trillion as of June 30, 2023, up 3.1 percent from March 31, 2023. Retirement assets accounted for 31 percent of all household financial assets in the United States at the end of June 2023.

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How to Protect Yourself from Account Takeover Schemes

All investors, including mutual fund shareholders, are potential targets for financial fraud. Watch this video to learn more about protecting your account.

Jump In for Mutual Fun

Mutual funds are investment pools, in which a professional manager invests a pool of money on behalf of many investors. Learn why 100 million investors in the United States have jumped into these pools. 

Why Do Investors Like Money Market Funds?

Investors choose money market funds as a cash management tool for the many benefits they offer. This video explains what money market funds are and why investors find them useful.

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The SEC’s Liquidity Proposal Is Arbitrary and Harmful to Investors

ICI’s research team explores how the SEC’s liquidity proposal will ultimately lead to higher costs, unexpected tax bills, and lower returns.

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About ICI

The Investment Company Institute (ICI) is the leading association representing regulated investment funds. ICI’s mission is to strengthen the foundation of the asset management industry for the ultimate benefit of the long-term individual investor. Its members include mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), closed-end funds, and unit investment trusts (UITs) in the United States, and UCITS and similar funds offered to investors in other jurisdictions. ICI also represents its members in their capacity as investment advisers to certain collective investment trusts (CITs) and retail separately managed accounts (SMAs). ICI has offices in Washington DC, Brussels, and London, and carries out its international work through ICI Global.

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