February 21, 2019 Enhancing Your Investment Portfolio with Private Equity by Alexander Chaloff Most investors try to diversify their investments—by allocating money to several asset classes like stocks and bonds, in various geographies—the US or foreign markets, for example—or by choosing stocks in many industries. Another way is to seek investments outside the public markets. Private equity is one such place. Alternatives, Wealth Planning Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
February 21, 2019 The Long View: Is Tech Helping or Hurting? by Douglas J. Peebles, Eric Winograd This video is part of our series called “The Long View”. Click here for another one in the series, The Long View: Debt and Demographics. Economics, Fixed Income Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
February 14, 2019 No more ‘Wild East’: China’s Stock Market Is Growing Up Fast by John Lin, Stuart Rae The Chinese stock market is changing at breathtaking speed and is on track to reach maturity faster than any other in history. Global investors have been reluctant to dive in, but there are good reasons to get acquainted with the companies serving the world’s second-largest economy. Emerging Markets, Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
February 12, 2019 Are Your Heirs Prepared? by Heather George, Anne Bucciarelli Planning for transferring wealth to the next generation often focuses on maximizing the amount of wealth. But handling substantial financial assets can be a complex undertaking. Are your future family leaders equipped for the challenge? Family Engagement, Wealth Planning, Women & Wealth, Young Investors Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
February 08, 2019 Qualifying for the QSBS Exclusion by Stephen S. Schilling, Andrea Ross, Pavan W. Auman Qualified Small Business Stock has recently made a comeback—and the tax benefits can be substantial—provided you’re eligible. Wealth Planning Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
February 07, 2019 Stocks, Mutual Funds, or ETFs —Uh? by Anne Bucciarelli Do you want to start saving by investing in the stock market? Are you, for the first time, tasked with making decisions about your investment dollars? Then this guide is for you. Education, Family Engagement, Wealth Planning, Young Investors Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
February 06, 2019 The Long View: Debt and Demographics by Douglas J. Peebles, Eric Winograd Countries and companies have been on a borrowing binge even as the growth of the working-age population in many parts of the world slows. Is a prolonged period of low growth and low inflation in our future? Economics, Fixed Income Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
February 04, 2019 Higher Taxes May Be Coming. Should You Change Your Plan? by Pavan W. Auman, Tara Thompson Popernik Does deferring income still make sense if marginal tax rates go up? Our take on the latest tax discussion. Wealth Planning Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
February 04, 2019 What the Size of Your Coffee Cup Can Teach Us About Investment Returns by Frank Caruso, Chris Kotowicz Many US companies have enjoyed an earnings boost from premium products in recent years. But a strong sales mix may leave a company’s profitability vulnerable in the late stages of an economic cycle, when spending trends begin to weaken. Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
February 01, 2019 Latest Jobs Data Show a Robust US Labor Market by Eric Winograd The government shutdown and temporary displacement of some workers didn’t cause the strong US labor market to miss a beat. Today’s jobs report reinforces that gains have been accelerating. That’s good news for the economy and markets. Economics, Equities, Fixed Income Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
February 01, 2019 Populism Is Alive and Well: What’s the Big-Picture Impact? by Guy Bruten It’s been two years since our initial research on populism, and populist-inspired policies continue to advance today on multiple fronts. As we see it, investors should expect more of the same ahead—influencing everything from global economic growth and inflation to policies directed specifically at the corporate sector. Capital Markets Outlook, Economics, Policy & Regulation Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
January 31, 2019 Is It Time for the Fed to Ditch the Dot Plot? by Eric Winograd The magnitude of recent market reactions to the Fed’s comments makes it clear that communication between the Fed and markets isn’t working: the market is too focused on the Fed—and not enough on the economy. One solution? The Fed should stop giving forward guidance about rates—and eliminate the “dot plot.” Economics Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
January 30, 2019 Building a Macro-Resistant Equity Portfolio by Kent Hargis, Sammy Suzuki, Chris Marx After a volatile year in global markets, equity investors are on high alert. With so much uncertainty about the macroeconomic growth outlook, we think it's important to make sure that an equity allocation is positioned to do well no matter what happens to the economy. Equities, Rising Rates, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks