Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Wave of New Bank Failures Predicted
By Gil WeinreichAn analysis of the nations FDIC-insured banks has identified 758 banks at risk of failure over the next two years, while administrative innovation at the FDIC should result in the orderly failure of larger banks previously thought too big to fail.
February 02, 2012
Worst 3 International Equity Funds to AvoidIn their rush to diversify their portfolios into international equity funds, investors need to slow down long enough to study what will maximize returns while reducing risk.
February 02, 2012
A Lesson in Annuity Riders: GMIB vs. GWBWhen recommending annuities, be sure to evaluate each riders suitability for your clients unique needs.
February 01, 2012
China: An Emerged MarketChina has become an economic superpower and is now the worlds second-largest economy.
February 01, 2012
Picking Winners Is a Losing GameImagine a spectrum of stocks that represents an index.
February 01, 2012
Equity Funds Rose Nearly 9% in ‘Q4; They Declined 6%, Though, in 2011The last few months of 2011 entailed sovereign-debt issues in Europe, partisan gridlock and other tough scenarios, but the average equity fund still improved 8.73 percent in fourth quarter, according to Lipper.
February 01, 2012
Three Global Financial Scenarios for 2012The global economy in 2012 will likely remain in a so-called “Great Idle,” with slow, positive growth and an economic crisis avoided, according…
February 01, 2012
Mastering VolatilityAlthough the u.s. stock market took has taken investors for a wild ride over the past year, it has largely remained unchanged