Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Hartford Funds Launches Low Volatility Multifactor ETFs: Portfolio Products
By Emily ZulzAlso, Solactive introduces its Global Infrastructure Low Earnings Volatility Index.
May 12, 2017
Ric Edelman — Media-Savvy Advisor: The 2017 IA 25The former financial journalist, now author and TV and radio personality, founded an advisory firm that 30 years later has $18 billion in assets.
May 11, 2017
What’s More Tax-Efficient Than ETFs? Maybe a Tax-Managed FundFrank Pape, director of consulting services at Russell Investments, explains why advisors should focus on after-tax returns and favor tax-managed funds.
May 11, 2017
Templeton’s Mobius Says Low Market Volatility Tied to Social MediaTempleton investing guru says social media creates confusion; people then dismiss bad news, leading to market calm, he says.
May 10, 2017
Most Markets Have Made All Their Gains for the Year: Wells Fargo’s McMillionThe head of global asset allocation strategy also says to expect more volatility and opportunities to make some tactical adjustments.
May 10, 2017
Bond Market Pricing in 80% Odds for June Fed Rate Hike; 40% for September HikeOdds for a September hike following a June jump have about doubled from a week ago.
May 10, 2017
Pimco Sees 10-Year U.S. Yield Rising to 3% on Fed Hikes, TaperFailure to enact an ACA change package or a tax change package could hold down rates.
May 08, 2017
Why More Advisors Are Using Strategist PortfoliosHere's what they should look for when choosing among the increasing number of strategist firms and portfolios.