Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Cryptocurrency Index Fund Offers Shares to IRAs
By Bernice NapachBitwise Asset Management's HOLD 10 Private Index Fund is now available to IRA accounts that are self-directed by accredited investors.
March 28, 2018
Betterment for Advisors Adds Flexibility, More ETFs to Core PortfolioThe enhancements allow advisors great ability to customize clients' portfolios on the Betterment platform.
March 27, 2018
Investors Are Optimistic Despite Volatility: Wells Fargo Gallup PollNearly half of respondents said they had considerable confidence in the market as a place to save and invest for retirement, up significantly from last year.
March 27, 2018
Lawmakers Don't Understand How Stock Buybacks WorkRepurchases benefit all shareholders, much like dividends.
March 27, 2018
Impact Investing: What It Is and How It Can Reshape MarketsThe new GIIN roadmap can help advisors monitor developments in impact investing.
March 26, 2018
How Can Active Investors Survive in a Passive World? Get SmallInstitutional investors are increasing their allocations to focused strategies, aka concentrated funds.
March 26, 2018
ImpactAssets Drops Investment Minimums, Fees, Adds New Funds: Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, RobustWealth added direct indexing to its digital wealth platform.
March 26, 2018
The Stock Market Doesn't Want a Trade WarStrategists are advising caution and urging investors to check their long-term goals, timeline and risk tolerance.