December 12, 2019 Can Investors Have Their Cake and Eat It, Too? by Pavan W. Auman For investors with concentrated positions, Exchange Funds deliver both diversification and deferral. Wealth Planning Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
December 10, 2019 Is Investing in Gold Worth Its Weight? by Vinod Chathlani Few assets have as much polarized debate and disagreement on their role as an investment than gold. “Gold bugs” tout its reliability as a store of value, while skeptics view gold as a “barbarous relic” whose value is driven primarily by sentiment and occasional mania. Alternatives, Asset Allocation, Economics, Inflation Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
December 03, 2019 Tips for Making Your Charitable Donations Count by Robert Dietz, Jennifer Ostberg Philanthropic giving is inherently personal because it is rooted in your values and in how you choose to fulfill your sense of responsibility to your family, the community, and the world. Here are a few tips to ensure your gift qualifies for a charitable income tax deduction. Business Owners, Philanthropy, Tax Management, Wealth Planning, Women & Wealth Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
December 02, 2019 Chinese Stocks Poised for Bigger Role on Global Market Stage by John Lin, Stuart Rae China is the world’s second-largest economy, but its equities are underrepresented in market indices and portfolios worldwide. With a growing stock market capitalization—and more inflows expected from greater index inclusion—foreign investors should take a closer look. Emerging Markets, Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
December 02, 2019 Don’t Miss Out on These Year-End Tax Strategies by Christopher Clarkson, Tara Thompson Popernik The end of the year may be your last chance to take advantage of strategies to lower your tax bill for 2019. But don’t wait till the last minute. Find out if these strategies are appropriate for you. Business Owners, Philanthropy, Tax Management, Wealth Planning, Women & Wealth Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
December 02, 2019 Remastering Volatility: Reducing Noise in Equity Allocations by Christopher Hogbin, Chris Marx, Nelson Yu Volatility is a challenge that has vexed equity investors for decades, yet its root causes are often misunderstood. Understanding how a company’s business profile determines a stock’s risk can help investors prepare for uncertainty and make better decisions when market turbulence strikes. Equities, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
December 02, 2019 Energizing Europe: Regional Markets Show Signs of Recovery by Nicholas Davidson European stocks have outperformed US equity markets in recent months, after several years of underperformance. Is this the start of a longer trend? It’s too soon to say, but some unfolding developments could signal a reversal of fortune for a long-unloved asset class. Capital Markets Outlook, Equities, Europe Now Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
November 21, 2019 Making Every Dollar Count Through Inclusive Procurement by Clare Golla, James Thompson Contending with policy and government funding uncertainty, nonprofit organizations are seeking strategies that bring together cost efficiencies and mission advancement, rather than cost reduction at the expense of critical programs. Supplier diversity strategies offer a powerful opportunity to do just that. Diversity & Inclusion, Endowments & Foundations Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
November 20, 2019 Can the UK General Election End Brexit Uncertainty? by Darren Williams The UK faces a pivotal election. But while this may end the stalemate between the UK’s lawmakers, the eventual fate of Brexit is still uncertain, in our view. Brexit Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
November 19, 2019 ESG: A Key Component of Quality Companies by Mark Phelps Today, ESG issues may be more prominent in investors’ minds and approaches, but quality investors have been asking these questions for some time. Later in the Cycle, Responsible Investing/ESG Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
November 14, 2019 Low Rates May Be Worrying You, But Private Markets Use Them To Their Advantage by Alexander Chaloff There are currently 15 countries with interest rates lower than 1%, and more than half of those are negative. In the US, despite 10-year Treasury yields moving 40 bps higher since the beginning of September, rates are still historically low. And if the economy slows more than expected, they may move down again. What could these low interest rates mean for your investments? Alternatives, Wealth Planning Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
November 13, 2019 Fed Next Steps: What’s Likely, What’s Not by Eric Winograd The Fed has signaled it is unlikely to cut interest rates again in December, but we expect further rate cuts next year. We believe the Fed has not yet done enough to protect the economy against headwinds. While we don’t forecast a US recession, we think additional monetary policy easing will be needed to stabilize growth. Economics Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
November 12, 2019 This Is No Time to Ditch Duration by Erin Bigley It’s easy to overlook government bonds today with yields so low. But their interest-rate sensitivity, or duration, can provide vital protection when riskier assets such as stocks and credit struggle. Fixed Income, Later in the Cycle Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks