Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Relative Performance: Back on Client's Radar
By J. Gibson Watson III, CIMAPositive performance brings with it the need to discuss risk and quality.
December 01, 2009
Bicycle EconomiesThe term BRIC was invented by Goldman Sachs economist Jim O'Neill. It was an easy-to-memorize acronym based on the names of four large developing countries:...
December 01, 2009
New ETF from Claymore Looks EastJust in time for the surging performance of emerging market stocks is a new ETF that aims to capitalize on the trend. In...
December 01, 2009
Research Investment Roundtable 2009-2010The tumultuous first decade of the 21st century is nearly history. Taking the mystery out of the first year of the second are predictions...
November 25, 2009
Phoenix launches two fixed indexed annuity productsThe Phoenix Companies, Inc., Hartford, Conn., has introduced Phoenix Index Select and Phoenix Index Select Bonus.
November 24, 2009
Phoenix launches two fixed indexed annuity productsThe Phoenix Companies, Inc., Hartford, Conn., has introduced Phoenix Index Select and Phoenix Index Select Bonus.
November 19, 2009
Phoenix IAs Offer 3 GMWB Riders, 5 Index OptionsTwo new indexed annuity products are each offering a choice of three guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit riders and five indexed account options.
November 19, 2009
Why Have Large Caps Outperformed Since August?Three themes help explain why that's happening