Recent falling inflation, broadening corporate earnings and labor market balancing all increase the potential for a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut later this year. A broad array of asset classes could potentially benefit from this rate cut, which strengthens the case for portfolio diversification at a time when a few market leaders have created the potential for concentration risk [...]
If you're like most advisors, you're perpetually pressed for time. Imagine how a 10 hour boost of productivity could help. That's what you could potentially gain by utilizing outsourced investment management in the form of third-party asset management platforms (TAMPs), which are increasingly demonstrating that they are more than ready for prime time [...]
Amid falling inflation and rising demand for Treasuries, a Federal Reserve Bank rate cut is increasingly likely before November. Fixed Income Trader and Portfolio Manager Bill Smith examines bond market developments in June, which include the beginnings of easing at Central Banks across the world and the ongoing puzzle of an inverted yield curve here in the US [...]
As the market anticipates a rate cut later in 2024, market performance is increasingly being driven by a group of technology stocks known as the Magnificent Seven. However, the divergence between the broader market and these stocks creates the potential for a larger selloff when these companies lost momentum [...]
As the cost of a college education continues to rise, you may be concerned about how you can pay for your children's college education. Fortunately, Section 529 Plans offer a compelling combination of tax advantages, investment growth opportunities, estate planning options, flexibility and control. These benefits make them an attractive [...]
Despite persistent inflation, interest rate cut delays and geopolitical tensions around the globe, the markets remain resilient, demonstrating low volatility, low pullbacks and low losses. Historical market performance suggests that remaining in the market is a good idea because it's not about timing the market, but time in the market [...]