Investment Strategies
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These 15 Funds Have Destroyed the Most Investor Wealth: Morningstar
By Michael S. FischerThese funds occasionally rise to the top by betting against the market, but the long-term results aren't pretty.
December 08, 2022
3 Sins Advisors Commit When Discussing Cash With ClientsClients likely have lots of cash being held at rival firms. This situation may be hurting both them and your advisory practice.
December 05, 2022
How Mutual Fund Revenue Sharing Hurts Retirement SaversA new NBER paper finds strong evidence to suggest revenue sharing increases costs and lowers net-of-fee performance.
December 02, 2022
Gary Shilling Backs 'Risk Off' Moves After 60/40 Portfolios' FailureThis year's failure of the popular 60%-40% investment strategy "has been especially painful for retirees," Shilling said.
December 01, 2022
5 Basic Finance Lessons Many Clients (and Some Advisors) Forgot This YearMichael Finke and David Blanchett dig into the lessons offered up by the "spectacular decline" in the value of cryptocurrencies.
December 01, 2022
8 Stocks That Are Cheap Now: MorningstarWhile most stocks are above bear-market lows, a few have hit attractive levels recently, according to analysts.
November 30, 2022
What Stock Investors Should Look for Right Now: Morgan Stanley Private Wealth ExecFocus on strong-performing sectors with earnings resilience like health care, Sherry Paul says.
November 30, 2022
These 15 Funds Have Created the Most Wealth for Investors: MorningstarThese funds have created significant value where it counts: by increasing dollar value for shareholders.