The Takeaway: Now coming to the main stage - emerging markets!

APR 12, 2013
Portfolio Jeff Gundlach unveiled his new short idea today at the DoubleLine luncheon: (Barron's) Emerging markets may finally participate in the rally after drastic underperformance. (Global Macro Monitor) Even the best managers in history have a surprisingly low margin of market outperformance when you run the numbers. (Morningstar) Top hedge fund manager walks us through his investing process for the Japanese macro trade. (The Reformed Broker) The Biz 34% of financial advisors have Twitter accounts, 28% of advisors rely on social media to keep abreast of important research or the opinions of experts in the field, while 14% use it to research people. (Advisor One) HighTower hosts conference focused on the "problems" of the ultra high networth. Panels include "Oh my god, I have too many diamonds and no place to store them" and "Choosing the Right Exotic Mistress in the Information Age" (RIA Biz) Introducing the "New Client Multiplier" strategy. (WealthManagement) The investor class is a panicking, emotional basket case right now. (Phil Pearlman) Who are the financial services social media "Power 100"? (editor's note: I don't even know where to start with how flawed this list is) (Financial Social Media) Obama's budget boosts the SEC's dollars, specifically for more advisor exams. (Advisor One) Outliers Herbalife distributor takes the bait, files suit against the company. (DealBreaker) *** Disclaimer: Joshua Brown is an investment advisor representative with Fusion Analytics. The content above is for informational purposes only, nothing here should ever be construed as investment advice or a solicitation to trade any securities. Mr. Brown or his firm may be long or short securities mentioned above for client or personal accounts at any time.

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