Napoleon Is Dead! Wait, That's a Stock-Market Scam.
By Barry RitholtzFinancial markets have been dealing with hoaxes, frauds and fake news for a long time. The wrong response can be costly.
December 21, 2016
Climate Change Is Real: The Investing ImplicationsWe can avoid arguing about the causes of climate change and simply put our money to work in companies that deal with the consequences.
December 21, 2016
The Market Is Ambiguous. Does Your Investment Strategy Need to Be?Since yesterdays winners are so frequently tomorrows disappointments, three suggestions for keeping your clients invested regardless.
December 21, 2016
'Dude, Where's My Drone?' and Other Potential Threats to Trump RallyThe Trump rally in equities has been fueled by investors who want to believe, but in 2017 they may need to curb their enthusiasm. Then there are events in the South China Sea to watch.
December 21, 2016
6 Ways for Owner-Advisors to Make Mergers WorkMy consulting work with advisorsand my own failed merger experiencehave taught me these lessons.
December 21, 2016
Why Net Worth Pricing Might Be the Future of Wealth ManagementA new financial planning philosophy aims to further incentivize growth by aligning client interests more tightly with those of their advisor.
December 21, 2016
How the Trump Rally Could Save EndowmentsIts well known that recent years havent been kind to hedge funds; less well known is that endowments and foundations have also faced headwinds.
December 21, 2016
5 reasons why life settlement auctions don’t make senseEvery person selling a life insurance policy has a unique story and should be treated individually and with great care, not like cattle.
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