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Why Market Volatility Is Slowing Move to Independence
By Mark ElzweigWith the daily raging seas of a tumultuous market, the virtues of independence are becoming secondary concerns for many advisors.
October 05, 2011
John Hancock Survey: Investor Sentiment Declines Sharply in Third QuarterIn contrast with previous quarters, fewer investors have a positive view of the equity markets, while an increasing share are more comfortable putting their money into fixed or liquid vehicles, such as bonds or cash.
October 04, 2011
Bear Market Hugs S&P 500, Making Investors Run for CoverWith the S&P 500 officially entering a bear market early Tuesday, investors are scrambling for guidance as the fourth quarter begins.
October 01, 2011
Use Country ETFs for Targeted Sector ExposureIn recent years, investors have used ETF sector funds to achieve enhanced return potential based on fundamental and technical factors.
October 01, 2011
The Faces of RiskPeople often think of risk as a negative, but risk tolerance is a balance point between too much risk and not enough risk.
September 30, 2011
Finding Value in a Loser’s GameAs John Kenneth Galbraith famously pointed out, we have two classes of forecasters: those who dont know and those who dont know they dont know.
September 30, 2011
New SPDR ETFs Target Aerospace, Software SectorsMeanwhile, Northern Trust re-enters the exchange-traded funds business
September 30, 2011
Can Fed’s Operation Twist Reverse Sliding Economy?The Fed most recently said it would shift around $400 billion from short-term debt into longer-term U.S. Treasuries with maturities as short as six years to as long as 30 years. But will it work?