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.
Russ explains why he’s no longer advocating the concept of investing in certain smaller developed countries known as the CASSH countries.
Quality is a very popular word within the fund-management world. But what exactly does it mean and how can it be used to make investment decisions? Daniel Morillo explains.
Following its most dramatic sell-off in years, gold’s role in a portfolio is back in focus. With investors asking if now is the time to buy or sell the precious metal, Russ K weighs in with his view.
