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Market volatility focuses attention back on inflation risks
The historic government spending, combined with wage pressures, could be the catalyst for runaway inflation, according to experts. The S&P 500 Index, which is still up 9.5% from the start of the year, fell by nearly 4% early this week.
Federated Hermes takes advisers to school on ESG
The company's new Responsible Investing Institute taps into the growing appeal of ESG investing by giving financial advisers a road map to building portfolios and working with clients. Beyond the courses, the curriculum also include podcasts.
Keeping ESG investment performance in perspective
After 12-month returns in the triple digits, investors got a wake-up call when ESG funds came crashing back down to earth.
Facet Wealth subscription model poses threat to asset-based fees
The latest challenge to advisory fee models based on client assets is carving out a niche between robos and traditional financial planning.
Fund manager finds way around capital gains distributions
Huber Capital Management borrows a page from the exchange-traded fund industry to protect mutual fund investors from taxes.
Are 60-40 portfolios leading investors over a cliff?
The big increase in the U.S. M1 money supply could lead to inflationary pressures that will increase risks for the fixed-income portion of a 60-40 portfolio allocation.
The ESG space must take a hard line on greenwashing
The industry is nowhere near settled on a common vernacular. The ESG space needs more clarity and writing off greenwashing is not helping anyone.
Morningstar makeover confirms I need to keep leaning on stocks
Lessons learned after letting Christine Benz analyze the way I save for retirement
Lessons from the financial experts
For advisers and their client, there is no one best way to invest
New 60/40 portfolio substitutes riskier hedges for U.S. debt
Some managers are exploring other investments, ranging from options to currencies, to provide the protection that traditionally came from Treasuries
How tech tools are expanding access to ESG investing
Experts from Charles Schwab, Merrill Lynch and Fidelity address how advisers can use digital tools to increase investor engagement
Advisers may be struggling to adopt model portfolios
There are pros and cons to third-party marketplaces that should be considered, according to new research
Invesco benches team responsible for $105 million snafu
An index rebalancing mishap has lead to the wholesale change of the portfolio management team
Schwab’s Portfolio Connect tops 1,000 users, still trails competitors
The technology only works with Schwab accounts, but it is deeply integrated with its custodian platform
Keeping clients on their path
Make sure clients keep their eye on the long view, and not let emotions pull them off course
Instead of selling in May, advisers may need to get creative
Ride the summer returns, or try some seasonal sector rotation
How advisers can rebuild client portfolios
Take this opportunity to refocus the conversation from market declines to long-term goals
Investing styles will take on an active approach
A bear market could lead to more hands-on investing, but advisers haven't had to beat the market in more than a decade
Cerulli finds only 7% of advisers at right scale to do portfolio construction themselves
Research firm says advisory firms need at least $250 million in AUM to do proper job.
What ‘Moneyball’ can teach advisers about better portfolio construction
By focusing on market diversification, you can more easily build winning portfolios based on objective data.
