Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
GLWBs and LIBRs: Which Annuity Rider Fits Your Client?
By William H. Byrnes, Robert BloinkWhen it comes to annuities, guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefits and lifetime income benefits are two of the more easily confused rider options.
April 28, 2014
Old Normal Returns as PIMCO Sees ‘New Destination’ for U.S. GrowthPIMCOs Bill Gross sees a good year ahead. The bond firm's new leaders say stagnation is not the new norm, and a passle of economists agree.
April 25, 2014
The Best Way to Evaluate MLPsA study by Yorkville Capital explains which master limited partnerships are outperforming their peers and why.
April 25, 2014
New Approach to Avoiding Retirement RuinGMO proposes a portfolio model whose glide path might look nonsensical, but which may help retirees minimize the risk of running out of money.
April 25, 2014
PIMCO’s ‘New Normal’ Is Ending, PIMCO SaysThe era of sluggish growth PIMCO christened the new normal is receding, according to one of the firms deputy CIOs.
April 25, 2014
Global Hedge Fund Assets Reach Record $2.1 Trillion in Q1Global hedge fund AUM hit a record high of $2.1 trillion in the first quarter, according to Eurekahedge, an alternative assets research firm.
April 25, 2014
High-Frequency Trading Crackdown Would Hurt Market: MercatusDespite recent heightened criticism of HFT, aggressive regulation isnt needed, and there are several potential economic benefits to such trading, a Mercatus analysis says.
April 25, 2014
Expanding the Efficient Frontier: Options-Based Strategies in PortfoliosOptions can be a key tool in reducing volatility in client portfolios, particularly in fixed income. Heres the evidence.