Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Gen Xers Get Some Good Economic News (Sort of)
By Cam MarstonTheir household wealth is rebounding from the Great Recession, but their "sandwich generation" status still haunts them.
December 29, 2017
When Buying Smart Beta ETFs, Know What You OwnLook beyond the labels like low vol and momentum to know the underlying holdings of these funds, say analysts.
December 28, 2017
Will Advisors Finally Embrace ESG and Sustainable Investing in 2018?It could be a key factor in attracting next-generation and female clients.
December 28, 2017
This Forecasting Season, Channel Your Inner GrinchNo one can predict the future, so help your clients ignore all the noise, noise, noise, noise.
December 27, 2017
High Hopes for First US Marijuana ETFThe ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF, launched the day after Christmas, aims to take advantage of the growing legal use of marijuana.
December 27, 2017
Bitcoin Is an Implausible CurrencyIt's not competitive as a payment system, so maybe its value is as money. But it makes terrible money.
December 27, 2017
Tax Plan Could Change How Wall Street WorksNew legislation offers traded partnerships options for change; a key issue is whether becoming a corporation is worthwhile.
December 27, 2017
Institutional Investor Confidence Dips for Fifth MonthNorth American investor confidence took a particularly big fall, State Street Global Exchange reported.