Are Markets Underestimating Recovery Challenges? With valuations back to pre-crisis levels, we believe that markets are currently underestimating the hurdles still ahead. #stockmarket
The New and Potentially Better Way to Invest in Emerging Markets Investors often utilize the market falls to clean up portfolios and move toward the more tax-efficient cost wrapper: the ETF #investing #finance
Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples It’s particularly important for unmarried couples to organize their assets strategically via the estate-planning process. #insurance #ILIT
Sweet Spots in the Urban Fringe and Suburbs In recent years, the areas that lie just outside of major U.S. cities have seen accelerated growth, shifting the commercial real estate landscape.
Five Things Advisors Can Do to Help Themselves and Clients Manage Through COVID-19 Five steps advisors can take to enhance their day-to-day client management and their overall health and well-being. #financialadvisors
Digital Is Table Stakes: Living In The Past Just Became Costly Progress towards digitalization of the financial services world has been made largely due to fear of competition. #financialadvisors #digital
ESG: The Latest Incarnation of Marketing-Led Investment Strategies Any investor with an interest in owning sustainable businesses must recognise that company boards have broader responsibilities. #ESG
If the Bear Market is Over, Why Are Commodities and Transports Underperforming? Transport stocks should still anticipate a bottoming of economic activity by outperforming the broad market. #stockmarket #financialadvisors
Opportunities for Investors in Both Public and Private Infrastructure Why an would investor want to invest in listed infrastructure, in the context of today’s environment. #alternatives #realestate
Considering ESG Indicators is Even More Critical Investors should take a closer look at climate change and other issues critical to the future of the planet when making investment decisions.
Formula for a Secure Retirement A new way of thinking about how much money you'll need in retirement. #retirement #financialasdvisors #money
Innovation Growth Has Displayed Resiliency Amid Volatility Innovation growth companies in industries such as biotechnology and e-commerce have been outpacing the broad market. #investing
Prepare for the Era of Recrimination Four years from now the economy will most likely recover to the same level of activity that it was in January. #economy #investing
Long-Term Care Coverage Options and How They’re Taxed Talk to your financial advisor about options for long-term care coverage and tax implications to determine which solution best suits your needs.
Signals from Fixed Income Markets We expect meaningful cross-sectional variation in both sovereign and corporate credit risk and, as a result, dispersion in asset returns.
How Supply Chain Disruptions Are Accelerating Robotics Adoption We expect the multi-decade trend of offshoring to reverse as companies become increasingly concerned about supply chain integrity. #ETFs
The Best Technology Solutions for Daily Life These examples of technology are innovative ways that can make many common day-to-day activities easier. #technology #personal
ESG Principles Don’t Equal Short-Term Success but They Are Essential to Thrive Effectively managing future risks and opportunities empowers companies, offering downside protection and creating future stakeholder value. #ESG
Active Management Should Be Used Selectively Our point is not to denigrate active management. But building portfolios is about seeking higher risk-adjusted returns at a lower cost.
Mastering the Real Estate Cycle The cyclicality of real estate creates opportunities for well-informed investors. #financialadvisors #alternatives #investing
What Investors Want to Know About Sustainable Investing Investors are hungry for both information about sustainable investing as well as investment options that reflect their personal preferences #ESG
The Pros and Cons of Annuities It’s important to know the pros and cons of annuities before deciding whether they make sense for your situation. #annuities #financialadvisors
There is No Better Time to Invest in ESG Let’s continue to highlight companies that are doing all they can to continue to follow ESG policies. #investing #ESG #financialadvisors
The Growing Demand for EdTech During Coronavirus Lockdown Education technology (EdTech) is one of the few industries experiencing a sharp upward demand, reinforcing its potential for profitability.
Can Diversification Help Weather the Coronavirus Storm? A well-diversified global equity index was historically less volatile and would have avoided the worst drawdowns. #stockmarket
Understanding Millennial's Thoughts on Insurance and Finances This market profile outlines the key things you need to know about millennials in your local communities. #financialadvisors
“Courage! We Have Been Here Before” The Dow Jones Industrial Average is not reality. Reality is not price-to-earnings ratios and technical market studies. #financialadvisors
ETFs Can Shine in Times of Crisis While there will always be some active mutual fund managers now is a good time to explore how ETFs can upgrade some of your positions.
You’ve Heard of the Prenup. What About a No-Nup? There are a few ways of thinking about how you spend money together while in a relationship. #financialadvisor #finance
This Is the Most Important Time to Show Your Clients Why They Made a Good Decision to Hire You This is actually the most important time as a Financial Advisor to show clients why they made a good decision to hire you.
Potential Benefits of Investing in Private Equity Secondaries For high net worth investors, the secondary private equity market offers several potential unique portfolio benefits. #financialadvisors
Five Sectors to Watch as the World Addresses Climate Change Investors in these five sectors should consider whether financial markets are pricing in policy solutions fast enough regarding climate change.
Withdrawal Strategies: How to Withdraw Retirement Funds Creating a retirement income plan can help you define your withdrawal strategy. #retirement #investing #financialadvisors
“Well, You … No, You Gotta Do More Than That.” A one-month tranche can be interpreted as, “we want a one-month holding period but we want to diversify our rebalance timing luck.”
Rent's Due, the 'Shale Death Zone', and a Warning Signal from the Bond Market If this month's rent or mortgage payment hurt a little more than usual, you aren't alone. Small businesses are struggling. #economy
Investing for Growth in Volatile Markets We are seeing new opportunities across a range of industries, especially in the technology, health-care, and consumer segments of the market.
The Three-Armed Barbell Approach to Investing We have built a part of the portfolio with companies which could rip higher as the economy re-emerges and consumers. #stockmarket
New SEC Rules Governing Relationships With Financial Professionals Best Interest, rules and guidance will govern financial professionals’ behavior and also adjust retirement savers’ expectations.
Searching for Income in the Current Economic Downturn? The stark reality is that a crisis as significant as Covid-19 will have a material effect on economic activity and financial wealth. #fixedincome
Is the Flight to Cash the Right Move Now? History reminds us that being in the markets for the best days, and even adding to portfolios following the worst days, has been the better approach.
Stepping up to a Sustainable Future, Post COVID-19 Coupled with the right economic stimulus packages we may be able to lay the building blocks for a sustainable future. #economy
The 'Sell in May' Adage Sounds About Right US stocks could see a decent pullback here, but a retest of the March 23rd low seems unlikely. #stockmarket #financialadvisors
The Six Deadly Sins of Institutional Money Management Six behavioural constraints impairing institutional money managers’ execution of a sound long term investment programme. #investing
How Implementing Technology for Business Can Save Money Implementing technology for business optimization can save you money by boosting productivity as well as protecting you from top cybersecurity threats
Massive Dislocations in the Fixed Income Marketplace Creates Opportunities for Top Hedge Funds As investors look to select the appropriate strategy and manager to take advantage of the current dislocations in the fixed income markets.
Two Secrets No One Tells You About How to Sell Anything The most successful and high performing individuals have honed in and perfected their core skill. #sales #performance #success
What Impact Might COVID-19 Have on Home Values? A big challenge facing the housing industry is determining what impact the current pandemic may have on home values. #realestate #value
Does Fixed Income Need Fixing? It is questionable whether investors are truly aware of the magnitude of the risks embedded in traditional investment-grade bonds. #fixedincome
5 Reasons Content Marketing Should be Your first Strategy for Increasing Conversions Employing a content marketing strategy is the most effective and easy to increase conversions that there is. #contentmarketing #business
The COVID-19 Impact on Retirement Savings of Americans As the equity market performance shifted in the first quarter of 2020, the shift in asset allocation across 401(k) plans is reflected.