Markets have bounced back strongly from the February lows and investor flows and positioning now suggest some complacency. Given the increased event risk in coming months, we see scope for profit taking and short term volatility. We make...
Why do so many financial professionals back passive investing to the exclusion of other options? One reason is the financial collapse of 2008. A lot of active managers didn’t “save” investors when they needed saving the most...
(Bloomberg) -- The rush into government bonds during 2016 shows no sign of reversing as a weakening global economic outlook and political risks fuel demand for perceived havens...
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Thanks to rising home prices, the wealth of U.S. households rose 1 percent in the first quarter of 2016, to $88.1 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve. The hike comes even as ...
Exchange traded funds continue to rise in popularity among financial advisors, according to The 2016 Trends in Investing Survey conducted by the Journal of Financial Planning and the Financial Planning Association Research and Practice Institute...
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LPL Financial has opened an office in Washington, D.C., for its government relations team to advocate on issues related to the financial services industry. The team regularly engages...