Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
China ETF Demand Overwhelms Quota as Premium Surges
By Boris Korby and Belinda CaoThe largest U.S. ETF that tracks mainland Chinese stocks has jumped to a record premium as unprecedented demand forces fund manager Deutsche Bank to all but stop taking in new money.
November 25, 2014
Better Odds Playing Powerball Than Picking Best Mutual FundNot only are the odds of picking the best funds low, investors who pick winners often dump them before their worth is proven.
November 25, 2014
Schwab: ‘Strong U.S. Dollar Changes Everything’In new white paper, a fixed income strategist provides practical guidance for investors in a rising dollar environment.
November 24, 2014
10 Best States Ranked by Pension PromisesEven the soundest state pension plan is just two-thirds of the way toward accumulating assets sufficient to pay its retiree obligations.
November 24, 2014
The New Economy Is Here—Like It or NotThe post-industrial age brings turmoil and opportunity.
November 24, 2014
Rodriguez, Faber, Arnott: Research’s 2015 Prediction PanelJohn Buckingham and Nicole Gelinas round out Researchs expert investment roundtable, assessing opportunities and risks for the coming year.
November 24, 2014
Research Looks at Unpopular Stocks, Higher Returns and Lower VolatilityIt may seem counterintuitive, but over time, stocks that are less popular seem to outperform their more popular counterparts—and they do so with…
November 24, 2014
Buying High, Selling Low: Are You Ready for the Next Downturn?During market run-ups, many advisors tend to run their firms as if the market will rise forever. It doesn't have to be this way.