Portfolio Construction
Keep up with the latest news on key elements for successful portfolio construction including asset allocation, asset management options and investment strategies.
On the Sidelines for Long?
By James J. GreenA new survey finds investors may stay out of the market for years
October 16, 2009
Can the DJIA at 10,000 Inspire "Animal Spirits?"The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a year-to-date high and jumped above 10,000 on Oct. 14, and the next day hit another high of 10,062.94. Unless you are short, this is good news for you and for your clients.
October 15, 2009
The "V" Points DownwardThe case for economic recovery, at least one of the V-shaped variety, is difficult to make. First and foremost, one has to assume that the rise in unemployment will end, not just decelerate, as has been the case.
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
Investment Recovery Buoys PensionsStrong portfolio returns helped large U.S. defined benefit pension plans overcome a drop in corporate bond yields in September.
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.