Portfolio Construction
Keep up with the latest news on key elements for successful portfolio construction including asset allocation, asset management options and investment strategies.
Payrolls Rise Less Than Forecast; Jobless Rate Drops to 6.7%
By Shobhana Chandra, BloombergDecember job growth likely muted by weather as unemployment rate falls to lowest since October 2008.
January 08, 2014
Top Portfolio Products: Van Eck to Subadvise Market Vectors’ China A-Share ETFAlso new this week are two funds from Thornburg Asset Management, four funds from American Independence and a new AICPA tax calculator.
January 07, 2014
Bob Doll: 10 Economic Predictions for 2014The Nuveen chief equity strategist said his overarching theme this year was less fear, more confidence.
January 07, 2014
Talking to Business Owners About Managing Their WealthHow can advisors make their case to entrepreneurs with their wealth tied up in their business? Asset manager Francois Sicart bridges gap with open letter.
January 04, 2014
Emerging Markets on a Bearish PathThe BRICs declined more than 5% on average in 2013, with some indicators looking less than rosy for 2014-2015.
January 03, 2014
Top Portfolio Products: SAC Capital Hedge Fund Closes With a BangThe legally troubled fund was up 20% for the year. Meanwhile, First Trust announces three new ETFs, and BMO launches nine funds.
January 02, 2014
Have Commodities Futures Lived Up to Their Promise?Two recent analyses suggest the previous decades hype about high return and low correlation with stocks has not panned out.
December 23, 2013
Are You the Player or the Coach for Your Client’s Investment Team?Prior to ETFs, among the greatest innovations bestowed upon financial advisors was the development of mutual funds.