Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
ETF Bubble? Nope, Says Schwab’s Kleintop
By Emily ZulzSince the low in 2009, ETFs that invest in stocks have seen assets rise about 500% not enough for a bubble watch.
August 08, 2017
Boomers Who Refuse to Sell Are Dominating the Housing MarketOlder Americans own half of houses, squeezing out youngsters; why one 23-year-old cruises streets and knocks on doors
August 08, 2017
Buffett Nears a Milestone He Doesn't Want: $100B in CashWhile that figure highlights the staggering moneymaking ability of the businesses hes collected over the years, its also a burden.
August 08, 2017
Vanguard Announces Treasury-Only Policy for Several Government Bond Funds, ETFsThe fund giant says the change will provide investors more flexibility in managing risks and returns plus narrower bid-ask spreads for these ETFs.
August 08, 2017
Gundlach, Wary of Pricey Market, Sets Cap on DoubleLine’s GrowthHe's also reducing his funds' holdings of junk bonds and emerging market debt because he says they're overvalued.
August 08, 2017
Advisors Focus on Markets and Downside Protection: FidelityThe latest Fidelity Advisor Investment Pulse also finds that advisors are far less concerned about interest rates.
August 07, 2017
Stock Strategists Are Getting Nervous About the MarketSharp gains in stock prices so far this year coupled with continued low volatility are leading some market strategists to urge caution.
August 07, 2017
Treasury Bill Curve Shows `Red-Letter' Date Causing AnxietySept. 29 could be a bad day to hold Treasury securities with a maturity in early October.