Literature Type: Investment Solutions

What is the best approach to asset management: active or passive? We believe that neither strategy is "best"--but an appropriate blend of active and passive strategies can help to deliver the best of both worlds. Envestnet | PMC's ActivePassive Portfolios provide what we believe is an ideal combination of active and passive investment strategies, pairing actively managed mutual funds with low-cost, tax-efficient index funds.

Combining the legacy of investment management at American Funds® with the research, portfolio consulting and management experience of Envestnet | PMC, the Active Core Portfolios are constructed around the philosophy of selecting a core group of active managers to achieve potentially superior long-term results. Whether to manage near-term assets or grow retirement funds, these portfolios may be appropriate for a variety of investor objectives and risk profiles.

Combining the legacy of investment management at American Funds with the research, portfolio consulting and management experience of Envestnet | PMC, the Active Income Portfolios are constructed around the philosophy of using a core of select active managers to balance market risk and volatility risk, two concerns for income-focused investors. Offering flexibility, efficiency, and the potential to outperform, the portfolios are suitable for a variety of investor objectives and risk profiles.

The Ascent Portfolios provide affluent investors with a sophisticated, powerful portfolio set that mirrors the solutions recommended to major institutions. Introduce investors to the full universe of global investment opportunities, due diligence manager oversight and thoughtful portfolio construction techniques.