Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
New Fund Takes Novel Approach to Protecting Against Stock Market Losses
By Gil WeinreichNew fund company says it can track the S&P 500, but limit losses to about 12.5% while capturing upside up to 15%.
March 26, 2015
6 Predictions for Markets, Industry in 2015: CFA InstituteLate last year, the CFA Institute surveyed members about what 2015 held for markets and the industry. Here's how their predictions are playing out.
March 26, 2015
Investors Pile Into Energy ETFsInvestors poured $1.2 billion into energy-related ETFs during the first three weeks of March when oil prices fell 7.2%. Were they smart or foolish?
March 26, 2015
Volatility Doesn’t Mean Markets Won’t Move HigherBig market moves can make investors nervous. But should they? Consultant Alexei Bayer and ThinkAdvisor's Gil Weinreich discuss.
March 26, 2015
SEC Fines Firm, Unregistered BDs $6 MillionNine companies and 12 individuals acted as brokers for corporate bond sales without legal registration.
March 26, 2015
Consumer comfort in U.S. matches second-highest level since 2007A strengthening labor market and still-cheap gasoline are delivering a boost to household spending.
March 26, 2015
SEC Chair Wants Activist Fights to Be NicerM&A lawyers and bankers want to know what the SEC is going to do about various activist fights. Chairwoman White's speech offers a few clues.
March 26, 2015
Explaining the Market’s ExplainersOften, they seem to be saying I dont like that! but lack either the awareness or courage to acknowledge the subtext of what theyre saying.