Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
BlackRock Expands iBonds ETFs
By Bernice NapachFinancial advisors use these iShares ETFs, which have maturity dates like traditional bonds, to build low-cost bond ladders for clients.
November 11, 2020
6 Reasons Biden Is Stepping Into a Dream Economic ScenarioThe current economic cycle is in no way like that of January 2009. Instead, the economy is poised for a rapid rebound.
November 10, 2020
Quiz: Do You Know These Investment Tax Facts?Test your knowledge on the tax treatment of stocks and bonds.
November 10, 2020
Jeremy Siegel: Christmas Is Coming Early for the Stock MarketThe Wharton professor tells ThinkAdvisor his predictions for the new political landscape and when he thinks COVID will be gone.
November 10, 2020
JPMorgan: The 60/40 Portfolio Is Done; Here's Where to Seek Returns Now"We need to recognize that a 60/40-only portfolio will really struggle in the current environment," strategist John Bilton says.
November 10, 2020
How to Help Newly Retired Clients Avoid Medicare Sticker ShockWith some planning, advisors can help clients reduce Medicare Part B premiums, which are based on a 2-year lookback.
November 10, 2020
Think Tank Cuts Revenue Forecast for Biden's Tax PlanBiden's tax proposals would raise about $2.1 trillion, not $2.4 trillion, over the next 10 years, the Tax Policy Center said.
November 09, 2020
Goldman Sachs Merges 5 Thematic ETFsThe Goldman Sachs Innovate ETF (GINN) started trading on Monday, Nov. 9.