Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Rob Arnott: Factor Investing Is 'Overhyped'
By Jane Wollman RusoffThe "Godfather of Smart Beta" also tells ThinkAdvisor why he's worried about target date funds.
February 26, 2019
Industry Risks and Other Problems, Per Ric EdelmanInside ETFs conference speakers discuss disappearing industries and how similar products can have oh-so-different results.
February 26, 2019
Powell Sees Healthy Economy With 'Crosscurrents' to WatchIn testimony before Congress Powell iterated that the Fed's policy will continue to be "data dependent."
February 25, 2019
75% of Business Economists Expect a US Recession by 2021: SurveyThe National Association of Business Economists survey includes recession forecasts of 10% this year and 42% next year.
February 25, 2019
BofA to Rebrand Some Merrill OfferingsA decade after Bank of America bought Merrill Lynch, the bank has decided that some names need a makeover.
February 25, 2019
Fidelity Investments Launches Fund Focused on Founder-Led Companies: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Franklin Templeton launched low-cost regional and country ETFs in Canada.
February 22, 2019
Top 10 Things That Should Scare Global Investors: BlackRockRisk is everywhere, according to BlackRock, which sees major global dangers. Here's their top 10.
February 22, 2019
The Best Performing Robo-Advisors of 2018For the first time, the latest Robo Report also includes three-year performance numbers.