Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Schwab Announces Lower Cost ETF for 1,000 Largest US Stocks
By Bernice NapachThe Schwab 1000 Index ETF has an operating expense ratio of five basis points compared with 10-15 basis points for comparable funds from competitors.
October 03, 2017
Focus on the Ground GameAfter a 5-year streak of stock returns averaging over 14%, focus on winning the game for your clients rather than keeping up with the S&P.
October 03, 2017
Watch the US Dollar if You Own Emerging Market SecuritiesA weak dollar has been key for rally in emerging market stocks and bonds; a reversal could crush that trade, say strategists.
October 02, 2017
Isn't Indexing Perfect?When it comes to investment strategy, some truths (about risk) are worth remembering.
October 02, 2017
Navigating Uncertain Rewards and Certain RisksSeptember 1, 2011, was a beautiful day. Photographer Gary Elliot was taking pictures at Swami's, a popular surfing beach in Encinitas, California. The surf was high that day, but nothing else seemed out of the ordinary.
October 02, 2017
Envision, US Bancorp Launch Mutual Fund Platform: Portfolio ProductsMeanwhile, Hartford Funds and NuShares launch new ETFs.
October 02, 2017
4 Market Sectors Vulnerable to a CorrectionInvestors have crowded into certain investments and may be too complacent about the risk in some of the most popular segments of the market.
September 29, 2017
How to Prepare for the Next Market DownturnFortunate is the advisor bullish on US stocks in recent years. But more fortunate will be those who prepare clients for the inevitable downturn.