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….
The real Great Rotation may just be a shift to cyclical sectors from defensive ones rather than a move to bonds from stocks. Russ explains and offers 3 ways to play this rotation….
Though frontier markets have outperformed developed and emerging markets so far this year, it’s not too late to explore the frontier. Russ offers three reasons to consider having a small strategic allocation to “pre-emerging” world equities. …
The BlackRock Investor Pulse Survey finds investors confident about their investment strategy – but worried about their retirement. A contradiction? Chip Castille says no. Rather he thinks the gap between confidence and uncertainty is because investors understand how difficult it is to translate savings into retirement income….
Last Friday’s jobs report confirmed that while the labor market is improving, it’s going to continue to be a slow recovery. But this doesn’t mean that stocks can’t advance further. Russ explains….
Concerned about rising interest rates? You’re not alone. Luckily, Matt Tucker has you covered with a commonly used ETF strategy that can help defend a bond portfolio against price losses when the inevitable rate rise finally occurs….
Wondering how the various inflation fighting investments stack up? Russ answers reader and client questions about different inflation hedging strategies in his latest “Ask Russ” installment. …
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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With interest rates at an all-time low, many investors are looking for ways to prepare for an eventual rate rise. Matt Tucker outlines a common strategy to help protect bond portfolios in a rising rate environment….
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. …
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