Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
When Buying Smart Beta ETFs, Know What You Own
By Bernice NapachLook beyond the labels like low vol and momentum to know the underlying holdings of these funds, say analysts.
December 27, 2017
High Hopes for First US Marijuana ETFThe ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF, launched the day after Christmas, aims to take advantage of the growing legal use of marijuana.
December 27, 2017
Bitcoin Is an Implausible CurrencyIt's not competitive as a payment system, so maybe its value is as money. But it makes terrible money.
December 27, 2017
Tax Plan Could Change How Wall Street WorksNew legislation offers traded partnerships options for change; a key issue is whether becoming a corporation is worthwhile.
December 27, 2017
Institutional Investor Confidence Dips for Fifth MonthNorth American investor confidence took a particularly big fall, State Street Global Exchange reported.
December 27, 2017
GOP Bill's Conflicting Dates Stir Debate on Early Tax PaymentsThe debate illustrates the confusion that could result over potential drafting errors in the bill.
December 27, 2017
Ed Yardeni: What the New Tax Law Will, and Won’t, Do for the EconomyThe investment strategist tells ThinkAdvisor who the big losers are under the tax revamp and why the measure is "remarkably progressive" for a GOP plan.
December 26, 2017
Republicans and Democrats Gird for Big Congress Fight in JanuaryPaul Ryan would still like to make big changes in Medicare.