Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
The Best Way to Evaluate MLPs
By Ed McCarthy, CFP, RICPA study by Yorkville Capital explains which master limited partnerships are outperforming their peers and why.
April 25, 2014
Global Hedge Fund Assets Reach Record $2.1 Trillion in Q1Global hedge fund AUM hit a record high of $2.1 trillion in the first quarter, according to Eurekahedge, an alternative assets research firm.
April 25, 2014
High-Frequency Trading Crackdown Would Hurt Market: MercatusDespite recent heightened criticism of HFT, aggressive regulation isnt needed, and there are several potential economic benefits to such trading, a Mercatus analysis says.
April 25, 2014
Expanding the Efficient Frontier: Options-Based Strategies in PortfoliosOptions can be a key tool in reducing volatility in client portfolios, particularly in fixed income. Heres the evidence.
April 24, 2014
The glide path debate consideredThe notion that an older client should gradually move out of equities has come under fire recently.
April 24, 2014
The glide path debate consideredThe notion that an older client should gradually move out of equities has come under fire recently.
April 24, 2014
Investors exit ETFs on weakening rally concernsSo far in 2014, investors have withdrawn $682.5 million from exchange-traded funds tracking Canadian shares.
April 24, 2014
Investors exit ETFs on weakening rally concernsSo far in 2014, investors have withdrawn $682.5 million from exchange-traded funds tracking Canadian shares.