Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
QE Is Dead; What’s Next for Fed?
By Janet Levaux, Melanie WaddellSome analysts expect longer-term fallout from QEs end as the Fed juggles multiple challenges.
October 28, 2014
BlackRock Cuts Fees and Expenses on Three Bond FundsThe cuts come as Bill Gross PIMCO departure is sending billions of dollars to competing firms.
October 27, 2014
Choosing a CustodianThis is one of the most important decisions you'll make if you become an RIA.
October 27, 2014
USCF ETF Bets on Stock SplitsStock splits make great headlines but are they good investments?The Stock Split Index Fund (TOFR) began trading in September and is based on a model portfolio…
October 27, 2014
Boom and Gloom in Retirement PoliticsDemographic tensions bode ill for boomer retirees.
October 27, 2014
Bill Gross’ Move from PIMCO to Janus: ‘A Watershed Moment,’ Says ExpertPIMCO's assets under management fell 5% in the third quarter, according to figures the firm released on Oct. 10. As of Sept. 30, the fixed-income shop…
October 27, 2014
Advisors doing better by doing goodPlanning with charitable income gifts can help clients accommodate these seemingly incompatible goals.
October 27, 2014
Stock Plunge Likely Remedy to Fix Fed’s Failures: AEI’s MakinFed watcher John Makin argues that monetary and fiscal policies have consistently failed to trigger growth or ward off a deflationary trend.