Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Debunking the 5 Top Myths Around Options Strategies
By Eric Metz, CFAInterest in volatility-mitigating options strategies may be nothing more than a 10% correction away.
December 06, 2013
Top Portfolio Products: State Street Launches Ex-BRIC Emerging Markets ETFForward reopens its Select Income Fund as Pac Life rolls out Income Advantage annuity.
December 06, 2013
Gross, El-Erian Sing Jobs Report PraisesPIMCO's Bill Gross puts the odds of tapering in December at "at least 50-50."
December 05, 2013
Underinsurance persisting in exchangesThe new exchange plan out-of-pocket maximums are high, the firm says.
December 04, 2013
Claiming Social Security at 70 Can Cost You: T. Rowe StudyAmericans who delay claiming till age 70 to maximize their benefits may be also undermining their retirement income. Yes, you read that correctly.
December 04, 2013
The Boomer-Bond Link ExplainedVanguard expert says that rates shouldn't be rising any time soon due to weak job growth, news that should be good for yield-seeking investors.
December 03, 2013
PIMCO’s Gross: Fed Playing a ‘Dangerous Game’Bill Gross explains PIMCOs outperformance through an approach that doesnt fight the Fed, but rather deflects its easy-money approach through a retreat from risk.
December 03, 2013
Detroit Eligible for Bankruptcy, Judge RulesDetroit is eligible to shed billions in debt in the largest public bankruptcy in U.S. history, a judge said Tuesday in a long-awaited decision.