Investment Strategies
Get the latest market outlook, as well as news and analysis on mutual funds, ETFs and alternative investments, all designed to help you construct a well-balanced portfolio for your clients
How do you Predict Future Outperformance?
By Kate McBrideWhat are the best predictors of an investment manager's future performance? Is past performance a better predictor than a manager's skills than their "hit rate?"
October 14, 2009
Aussies Raise RatesOn October 6th, Australia became the first in the G-20 nations to raise interest rates. The surprise move signals that in some parts of the globe, the period of monetary loosening which began during last year's market debacle is beginning to reverse.
October 12, 2009
FPA Advocacy Efforts Bearing Fruit in CongressGroup's government relations director optimistic about getting its voice heard
October 08, 2009
Inflation May be Inevitable...Among the factors for determining future allocation decisions is the most likely direction for inflation. We have noticed a number of investment firms launching new funds to profit from the inevitable return of high prices.
October 06, 2009
Are Some Commodity ETFs Victims of their own Success?The kind of success some commodity ETFs have had can breed problems of its own, problems that ETF issuers and investors are only now starting to confront and comprehend.
October 05, 2009
FPA Releases Planner Salary SurveyResearch finds optimism and job satisfaction among advisors
October 01, 2009
Neil Hennessy Remains BullishVeteran portfolio manager expects earnings to prople market higher
October 01, 2009
Community Awards Raise Money, Highlight Advisor VolunteersThird annual leadership awards soldier on through difficult times