Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Currency Manager Merk Finds Success With ‘Actively Managed Quant Fund’
By John SullivanWhen it comes to currency funds, a little id goes a long way.
July 26, 2013
5 Reasons Why Your Clients May Still Have the Economic BluesWhile some measures of U.S. consumer sentiment are up, Pew Research data explores some overlooked indicators that suggest why Americans arent all that upbeat, despite much good economic and markets news.
July 26, 2013
Top Portfolio Products: WisdomTree Launches Small-Cap Dividend Growth FundBondDesk, S&P Capital IQ team on odd-lot fixed income pricing service; Direxion announces splits on nine ETFs.
July 25, 2013
Why Cubs, Incapital Chairman Tom Ricketts Really Likes ‘Sustainable Investing’Community investment notes don't tangle with screens, sacrificed returns and opportunity costs.
July 25, 2013
Guggenheim's Belden on Interest Rate Risk and ETFsGuggenheim Investments' William Belden suggests one way to deal with rising rate anxiety: shorten duration to lower risk and volatility.
July 25, 2013
Morningstar Guru Johnson: The Cons and Pros of Active ETFsPoints to consider before managers take the active ETF route
July 25, 2013
RiverNorth’s Schmucker: ‘Lots of Opportunity in Fixed Income’How do you amass $2 billion in assets under management without the benefit of a wholesaling staff?
July 25, 2013
Axel Merk Predicts Japan as Next Crisis, Yellen as Next Fed ChiefThe world according to Axel Merk? 'Scary,' says global currency fund manager at a roundtable discussion hosted by Merk Funds president.