Portfolio Construction
Keep up with the latest news on key elements for successful portfolio construction including asset allocation, asset management options and investment strategies.
Not Quite So Risky Business
By Chris RyonOne of the investment advisor's major tasks is to help manage risk for clients, but if your clients are invested in municipal bonds, you'd better...
October 01, 2009
2009 ETF Advisor Hall of Fame: Pioneers in Portfolio ManagementWe proudly present Research magazine's third-annual ETF Hall of Fame. Welcome! There's no question that exchange-traded funds are revolutionizing the investment world. Their proliferation is unstoppable,...
October 01, 2009
B/D Briefing: Conversion TimeOne of the pleasures of being President is that your influence on Americans doesn't end with your term(s). That's certainly the case with George W....
September 30, 2009
Inflation ParadoxA little inflation is a good thing, because it shows that there is decent demand for products, and an economy that's nicely "humming along." Runaway inflation is not a good thing, however.
September 28, 2009
Advisors Need to Think More Broadly, Act More CreativelyIn 10th iteration of Rydex AdvisorBenchmarking study, lessons from the crisis
September 28, 2009
Managing the Risk and Responsibilities of SRIAlthough obviously all forms of investing are affected by the stock market's recent decline, an important longer-term trend involves socially-responsible investing (SRI).
September 25, 2009
Tandem Performance PuzzleTypically, stocks and bonds go in opposite directions, a tendency that has exhibited itself throughout most of 2009. But in the last four weeks, long-dated Treasuries have risen right alongside equities, as the pair has each notched a 6% gain.
September 25, 2009
A New ETF for Emerging Markets Financial ServicesFor wealth managers who seek exposure to the financial sector outside of the U.S., there is a new ETF that could merit a closer look. It's based on the Dow Jones Emerging Markets Financial Titans 30 Index.