Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
RiverNorth, DoubleLine Reopen $1 Billion Strategic Income Fund
By James J. GreenClosed for capacity reasons, the bond fund reopens as opportunities arise in fixed income closed-end funds.
September 19, 2013
Emerging markets close in on global stocksIn September, the Russell Emerging Markets Index returned 4.5 percent as compared to a 5.9 percent return for the Russell Developed Index.
September 19, 2013
Gross, Gundlach Cheer as Fed Holds Off on ‘Death Swim’PIMCO's Bill Gross cant contain his glee, and DoubleLine's Jeffrey Gundlach has a grim parable about ignoring risk.
September 19, 2013
Marc Faber, S&P’s Stovall See Stocks Taking Dive After Fed Surprise"Total collapse, but from a higher diving board," or "springboard" to a stock rebound? It depends on who you ask.
September 18, 2013
In Surprise, Fed Says No QE TaperingThe Feds policymakers announced Wednesday that it will not start winding down its $85 billion bond program, awaiting better economic news.
September 18, 2013
Want to Win the Investing Game? Bet on the LosersIf stocks are mispriced and it is possible to determine, generally, which ones are underpriced, why dont more investors try to take advantage of this?
September 18, 2013
What I learned from investigating a prospective client’s annuityEven with a prospect, you have to dig deep sometimes to make a recommendation, especially with annuities.
September 18, 2013
What I learned from investigating a prospective client’s annuityEven with a prospect, you have to dig deep sometimes to make a recommendation, especially with annuities.