Portfolio Construction
Keep up with the latest news on key elements for successful portfolio construction including asset allocation, asset management options and investment strategies.
Podcast with Roger Gibson
By Kate McBrideRenowned asset allocation expert, founder of Gibson Capital, and author of the best-selling book: Asset Allocation: Balancing Financial Risk, Roger Gibson, sat down with Wealth...
June 24, 2009
ETF EnchantmentKevin Ellman, chief executive of Wealth Preservation Solutions in Ridgewood, N.J., began using exchange-traded funds in its portfolios some 10 years ago, after he had become disenchanted with active money managers.
June 24, 2009
Sector ETF DiversitySector funds offer investors exposure to a specific industry or sub-industry, while minimizing "company risk."
June 24, 2009
TIPS are Riskier than You ThinkInterest in Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) is surging as investors seek protection against both inflation and deflation.
June 22, 2009
More Madoff Fraud Charges LeviedThe Securities and Exchange Commission on June 22 charged a broker/dealer and four individuals with securities fraud, alleging that they collectively raised billions of dollars from investors for Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme.
June 10, 2009
Advisors Shift Portfolio TechniquesIn response to the market downturn, financial advisors are adjusting how they construct and manage portfolios to meet the income needs of clients living in retirement, says a new report published by GDC Research and Practical Perspectives.