Investment Strategies
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ETFs to Surpass Hedge Fund Assets by 2015
By Ron DeLeggeWe predict annual growth rates of 15%-30% around the globe, EY reports, according to Ron DeLegge, who will speak at ThinkAdvisor's annual ETF virtual conference.
July 09, 2014
What Pro Sports Drafts Teach About InvestingSports are not merely recreational but educational, according to Research Affiliates analysts, who derive some insights from the experience of baseball and soccer franchise owners.
July 08, 2014
Fund Firms Lag in Social Security Support to AdvisorsOnly BlackRock is recognized as a Social Security resource by a majority of advisors; the Social Security Administration is the top source of information overall.
July 08, 2014
Merrill: Using Clients’ Emotions to Build Better PortfoliosMerrill's Michael Liersch is using behavioral finance to zero in on clients unique investment personalities to reach better outcomes.
July 07, 2014
Hussman: Exit Stocks Now!The investors who successfully leave the equity market at current valuations will exit through a needles eye, John Hussman says.
July 06, 2014
Why It’s Time to Explore the Stocks-Commodities DynamicWhile equities are performing well, commodities are doing even better. Advisors who ignore commodity ETFs are making a big mistake, Ron DeLegge says.
July 03, 2014
4 Signs a Recession Is Nowhere Near: LPLIn its midyear forecast, LPL Financial Research looks at several long-used indicators to predict the path of the economy.
July 01, 2014
Bob Rodriguez Warns of Fiscal Nightmare Unless GOP Takes SenateFPA's Bob Rodriguez warns that Americas fiscal fuse is nearing its end unless U.S. voters stage a revolt in midterm elections.