FundQuest Study: Active vs. Passive Investment Management
By Michael S. FischerFundQuest released a white paper on active versus passive investment management on Wednesday, June 30, that is intended to provide "actionable information" as a reference tool for portfolio construction.
July 01, 2010
Will Emerging Markets Soar?Emerging markets have thrived recently, rising around 75 percent in the past year alone. Is this a multi-year mega-trend or a flash in the pan?...
July 01, 2010
The Resurgent FiftiesIn 1952, the New York Stock Exchange conducted a survey to see how many Americans participated in the stock market. The findings were sobering: just...
June 28, 2010
Street Sentiment Is SkiddingSell-side opinion just had its fourth-straight week of decline, according to First Coverage.
June 28, 2010
First Coverage's Street Sentiment Index Is SkiddingThe First Coverage Market Sentiment Index tumbled last week, its fourth-straight week of decline and another clear sign of a downward trend, according to the organization.
June 24, 2010
SEI Financial Advisor Survey Says Clients Are 'Very Concerned'A recent survey of 150 top financial advisors working with wealth manager SEI found that advisors continue to spend more of their time reassuring existing clients than actively acquiring new ones.
June 17, 2010
Four reasons sales pitches crash and burnAll too often seemingly productive sales presentations end up going nowhere fast.
June 15, 2010
Brand name drug costs burden seniors9.7% - Average annual increase in brand name drug manufacturer prices between April 2009 and March 2010.