As the distinctions between emerging and developed markets become increasingly blurred, more and more investors are seeking more granular exposures to EM. Dodd Kittsley examines the trend – and the reasons behind it….
What did confident retirees do during their working careers to build their retirement savings? Chip breaks down their 7 Essential Habits in this brief, lively animated video. As always, the “secret” to a successful retirement is controlling what you can control: your savings habits.
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While the sell-off in gold has dominated headlines lately, another commodity – oil – has also experienced price declines in recent months. But despite crude’s drop, Russ is still a fan of energy stocks for four reasons. …
With emerging market stocks hitting a 5-month low and significant outflows occurring in the biggest EM equity ETFs, at first glance it may seem as though investors are abandoning the category. But when Dodd Kittsley takes a closer look at ETF flows, he finds there’s more to the story than just the bellwether ETFs….
With investors increasingly concerned about a potential rise in interest rates, guest blogger Mariela Jobson explains how a potential rate increase might affect preferred stocks….
As sequester-related furloughs kick in across a number of federal agencies, investors are being reminded that the US economy likely won’t escape unscathed from these government-imposed spending cuts. Russ K explains what this means and how investors can prepare a portfolio for a slowing economy and springtime swoon….
Matt Tucker explains how iSharesBonds are taking the benefits of individual bonds — regular income and a lump sum payment at the end — and combining them with the features of an ETF….
ETF flows in the first quarter showed investors preparing for a rise in interest rates by rotating fixed income assets into less rate-sensitive bonds. Matt Tucker examines the three big trends we saw in Q1 and weighs in on what’s in store for Q2….
How are investors wading back into the equity markets while also maintaining some downside protection? Global flows show investors are turning minimum volatility exchange traded funds….
European equities are looking more attractive, but which markets specifically are worth checking out? Russ K shares his current favorites on the continent….
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