Investment Strategies
Get the latest market outlook, as well as news and analysis on mutual funds, ETFs and alternative investments, all designed to help you construct a well-balanced portfolio for your clients
Stocks Climb to All-Time Highs Amid Treatment Hope
By Claire Ballentine | Sarah PonczekThe S&P 500 climbed 1% to 3,431.41, the highest level on record, which built on the largest increase in over a week.
August 24, 2020
In an Uneven Recovery, Advisors Should Mind These 3 Key Market FactorsWhile there is much uncertainty in both the country and the world right now, the numbers seem encouraging.
August 24, 2020
Betterment Rolls Out 401(k) Plans for AdvisorsUsers of Betterment for Advisors will be able to offer the retirement plans to their business clients.
August 24, 2020
Vanguard Changes Energy Fund's Benchmark: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Alger to launch its first two ETFs.
August 21, 2020
Schwab's Free Planning Tool Means Advisors Must 'Think Like Sharks'Advisors need to "keep swimming or drown," Craig Iskowitz of Ezra Consulting said. "You have to offer the best service to survive."
August 20, 2020
Schwab Launches Free Financial Planning Tool"It's a brilliant move" against rivals said Gavin Spitzner of Wealth Consulting Partners, who predicts Schwab's RIA clients will have "a divided response" to it.
August 20, 2020
Millennial, Gen Z Risk Tolerance Soared Since Pandemic Started: E-TradeThe company takes a look at trading trends of younger investors during the COVID-19 crisis.
August 19, 2020
What's a Pro Sports Coach to Do in a Pandemic? Talk to an Advisor, of CourseHarman Wealth Management's managing director told ThinkAdvisor about working with MLB and NFL coaches — and another client whose needs went beyond financial planning.