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What top-performing investment strategists and portfolio managers are thinking about the latest market trends and how to build high-performing portfolios.
Top Portfolio Products: Star Manager Starts His Own Investment Firm
By Marlene Y. SatterGoing global is the direction of choice for several new mutual funds, including two from a new investment company founded by a top-performing portfolio manager.
May 05, 2016
Don't Let BICE Hubbub Drown Out Burden of DOL Best Interest StandardWhile the burdens of BICE are substantial, many people are overlooking the equally significant impact of the best interest standard, ERISA lawyer Fred Reish writes.
April 08, 2016
5 Steps to Writing Better Investment Commentary With Less PainCreating a standardized process for your investment commentary can help you get a better reaction from clients while making the writing process easier.
April 08, 2016
Understanding the Expressive Benefit of InvestingInvestments always have an expressive component to investors, and drive some investors more than others.
April 07, 2016
5 Common Investment Mistakes, and 4 Strategies to Follow InsteadWe all have blind spots, including when we invest. Here are five to be aware of and avoid, and four alternative approaches.
March 29, 2016
Conducting Due Diligence on Investment Strategists: Beyond AnalyticsDone right, advisors who partner with an investment strategist can find both business-building and client benefits.
March 27, 2016
Real Investment Adviser Sold Some Fake InvestmentsThe Andrew Caspersen case: a pretty popular fraud with a twist: the victim was a hedge fund.
March 25, 2016
Yes, Investment-Vehicle Selection Affects Firm GrowthMany firms miss opportunities to scale their practices because of their one-size-fits-all approach to the selection of investment vehicles.