A major investing mistake that investors often make is avoidable. We all realize that investing mistakes are going to be made. And there are some investing mistakes that are simply unavoidable and there’s really not much you can do about them.
Tight lending standards and rising yields, along with concern about an approaching turn in the business cycle, have put opportunistic credit in the spotlight. But what, exactly, does opportunistic credit mean? Here’s how we look at it—and what we think it may offer investors.
Discover strategies for a “higher for longer" interest rate environment and gain insights into inflation, areas of opportunity, and building a resilient fixed-income portfolio for the times ahead.
I previously discussed a method of applying long-run, risk-return insights to a goals-based approach to retirement investing. This article considers how to extend the process into the pre-retirement years.
Greater stability in US Treasuries is needed for the smooth functioning of other segments of the financial market, housing and the economy more broadly, both in America and beyond.
Many aspects of the economy are still being buffeted by the ripples from the pandemic, which makes precedents hard to apply, and should make everyone cautious as to their judgments. Housing market data is also, inevitably, reported with a lag.
A Bitcoin rally fueled by optimism about fresh demand from exchange-traded funds may have further to run if history is any guide.
Should you opt for transactional tactics that promise immediate results, or invest in transformational strategies that build a lasting business? Should you focus on short-term success or long-term sustained strategy?
It feels like Groundhog Day, with yet another challenging quarter for muni investors. The index was down about 4%, bringing year-to-date returns to –1.4% for the year. So what happened in August and September?
I was asked a pretty good question following an internal meeting late last week. The question started out by noting that we have been promoting going longer on the curve for a while now and then asking why we think longer-term rates will come down.
Term premiums have been on the rise, but should investors be concerned? Stephen Dover, Head of Franklin Templeton Institute, explains what term premiums are, and why they are worth paying attention to.
The debate between active and passive management has been going on for years. And while active management has faced headwinds over the past decade or so, it’s starting to reclaim dominance over passive.
With next week’s 3Q GDP report shaping up to be a blockbuster number (the Atlanta Fed GDPNow is tracking a +5.4% growth rate), it is worthwhile to reiterate our thoughts on the economy and how we expect growth to unfold over the next year.
We have been looking at big historical/economic/political cycles for the past two months.
The muni yield curve has been inverted before, but not for any meaningful length of time—until now. With yields on short-term muni bonds still significantly higher than those on intermediate-term munis, what’s an investor to do?
While surface-level economic data appear resilient, details below the surface are mixed.
Russell Investments’ 2023 Manager ESG Survey, now in its ninth year, continues to offer valuable insights into the evolving landscape of ESG practices within the investment management industry.
Homeowners, drivers and other individuals in the marketplace for insurance, have a host of factors to consider to make sure they are appropriately covered in the event of a death, accident, or other untimely event, advisors shared in interviews with VettaFi.
Join Jon Fee and Dave Nadig as they discuss market capitalism, globalization, alternative income and so much more in this latest Q&A.
As investors face continued macroeconomic and market uncertainty, evolving the 60/40 portfolio of stocks and bonds to include alternative investments may help build portfolio resiliency.
The $25.8 trillion market for US Treasury debt is like the circulatory system for the world’s financial markets — everything else relies on it. In recent years blockages have occasionally formed, and central banks have had to step in to restore the money flow.
Exchange-traded funds offering investors betting on or against Tesla Inc. two times the returns of the volatile stock launched Thursday, after what seemed like a long-shot bid at winning regulatory approval.
The long history of business cycles illustrates that rising inflation precedes recessions. Inflation accelerations don’t just happen, they are caused.
Selloffs in Treasuries are compounded by the real loss in the purchasing power of the dollars they are denominated in.
Steve Brown, Chief Investment Officer for Total Return and Macro Strategies, discusses the portfolio strategy implications of the evolving geopolitical, economic, and policy landscape.
When it comes to processing power for artificial intelligence (AI) applications, speed is essential, but chipmaker Nvidia also wants to be first in terms of manufacturing.
It may not be new, but one of the best modern-day examples of disruptive technology is the smartphone. It is a technology that has radically disrupted human behavior and changed how we live our daily lives.
The U.S. economy’s remarkable resilience is complicating the lives of investors and the Federal Reserve. Despite war-disrupted commodity markets and one of the most aggressive monetary tightening phases in modern history, economic activity has remained strong.
A multi-asset approach to sustainable investing brings a broad and more balanced palette to paint with.
The third largest ETF recently reached the age of 13. Yes, the Vanguard 500 ETF (VOO) is now Taylor Swift’s lucky number. (Am I one of the first people to use Ms. Swift and Vanguard ETFs in the same sentence?)
There is once again growing interest in the world of the metaverse as technological advancements and innovative strategies in different sectors have continued to show progress.
Some investors are considering making tactical tilts to their fixed income portfolios to take advantage of the current high-yield environment.
We hear and read daily analysis on how inflation is coming down and that the Federal Reserve (Fed) has beaten inflation. This is probably very close to the truth from an economics point of view.
Japanese profits have benefited from the prolonged deleveraging of Japan Inc. The reduction in debt coupled with exceptionally low interest rates has allowed cash flow to impact the bottom line.
The AICPA PFP section approaches its 40th anniversary. The engagement of CPAs in providing personal financial guidance has deep professional roots.
This article discusses one of my favorite bond fair-value models to show you the true bond-yield signal.
Dimensional’s new ETFs are good news for investors but raise issues for advisors.
A recent surge in bankruptcies and defaults by high-yield issuers is unnerving some fixed income investors. Bond investors, particularly those seeking elevated levels of income, are rightfully jittery.
With lots of chatter in the United States around the potential for a soft landing, Jeff Schulze, Head of Economic and Market Strategy at ClearBridge Investments, shares his thoughts on the matter and the overall state of the US economy in our latest “Talking Markets” podcast.
Muni bond ETFs gathered $6.3 billion in the first nine months of 2023. However, a healthy $1.4 billion flowed in during September alone. According to Columbia Threadneedle, there is good reason to focus on the asset category.
Interest expense is a large and growing issue for both the economy and stock market, which reinforces why investors should stay up in quality amid interest-rate-driven headwinds.
Women are still underrepresented among economics majors and in a range of professions.
Research Affiliates’ Rob Arnott offers his views on the current market environment and the future of smart beta. VettaFi’s Tom Lydon discusses the recent fake bitcoin ETF news, equity market technicals, TLT inflows, and ETF stories to watch the remainder of the year.
Last month’s ETF headlines were all about crypto and the strength of the heavyweights in the equities. In an interview with VettaFi CMO Jon Fee, VettaFi Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth was drawn to a different story.
As my team and I talk with our clients, we’ve reflected on how generative AI can help enhance client service, decision-making, and more.
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. reported trading revenue that beat analysts’ estimates while a second straight quarter of real estate write downs dragged profit lower.
To succeed, every advisor needs to grow. This growth must not be limited to the size of their practice either. Advisors need to grow their talents and their knowledge, and must always be developing their skill set.
Municipal bonds sold off considerably in September alongside vastly rising interest rates.
Value-conscious, historically-informed, full-cycle investors place a great deal of emphasis on the relationship between the price an investor pays today and the cash flows they can expect to receive in the future. The reason is simple.
The High Yield Bond category is up 5.9% through September, ranking it among the best performers in the fixed income space. Payden & Rygel’s Jordan Lopez and Nick Burns outline three factors contributing to the market’s strength.
