Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Financial Advisors Voted Overwhelmingly for Trump: FSI Poll
By Bernice NapachFinancial advisors favored Trump over Clinton by a ratio of more than 3 to 1, according to a post-election poll from FSI.
November 28, 2016
Among Mutual Funds, It's Still a Man's WorldMorningstar reports that the percentage of mutual funds managed by women has not changed since the financial crisis of 2008.
November 28, 2016
Morgan Stanley Shuns Aging U.S. Bull Market for Japan in 2017Strategist upgrades Japan stocks and downgrades U.S. equities; one of the years worst performers becomes a favorite.
November 28, 2016
Meir Statman: What 'Normal People' Really Want From AdvisorsProfessor Statman talks about next-gen behavioral finance, how to manage clients well-being and why annuities can emit the smell of death.
November 28, 2016
Index Funds, Quants and Hedging: John Bogle SpeaksBogle discussed some of the more abstruse critiques of index investing with Bloomberg.
November 28, 2016
Why Are REIT Values Below the Private Market?The public market is more concerned about rising rates and fundamentals than the private market is, says Green Street Advisors Jim Sullivan.
November 28, 2016
Seraphim Capital Adds Pioneering Space Tech Fund: Top Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, FlexShares added an actively managed bond ETF.
November 27, 2016
For Cuba's Economy After Castro, a Glum ForecastAt a glance, the case for Cubas optimism is obvious, but the core problems of the region will also hamper its growth, writes Tyler Cowen.