Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Hedge Fund Firm GMO Says Stop Hedging Your (Foreign) Bets
By Gil WeinreichThe Boston-based hedge fund firm argues that, paradoxically, hedging foreign equity actually increases risk.
April 15, 2015
Under the Hood: Stock Market Valuation, Pt. 2—Shiller and TobinConcluding our discussion of stock market valuation tools, we look at Robert Shillers CAPE and James Tobins Q Ratio.
April 14, 2015
Top 10 Dumbest States for Financial Literacy: 2015Residents of these places have a lot to learn about money basics.
April 14, 2015
Rising Rate Consensus Is Wrong: Research AffiliatesWorried about rising rates? Dont be. But theres ample room to be worried about the reason rates wont be rising much, Research Affiliates warns.
April 14, 2015
JPMorgan Profit Rises 12% on Gains From Stock, Bond TradingThe bank boosts earnings on asset management 11% to $502 million, as total assets for the unit hit $1.8 trillion.
April 14, 2015
Under the Hood: Stock Market Valuation, Pt. 1: Buffett’s ChoiceTo begin our look at the most popular stock market valuation tools, we consider Warren Buffetts favorite.
April 13, 2015
Obamas pay 19.6 percent income tax rate in 2014 as earnings declineThe Obamas checked the box indicating that they had health coverage in 2014.
April 13, 2015
Average Returns, Rarer Than You ThinkPlus, the average investor realizes returns of about 3.7%. Why? Because they chase alpha and fail rather than aim for beta and succeed.