The Takeaway: The emerging market next door!

MAY 01, 2013
Portfolio Why are sector ETFs so popular even as the S&P 500 in total is making all-time highs?  (IndexUniverse) Liz Ann Sonders (Schwab): Middle America is my favorite emerging market (so clever!)  (Advisor One) Morningstar: Don't go buckwild over floating rate funds...but, yeah, they're pretty good.  (Morningstar) The Biz How to work with clients who have chronic disease.  (Financial Planning) Advisers: Make sure to ask these questions of yourself before making a move.  (Investment News) After rising for five months straight, this adviser confidence survey just plunged.  (WealthManagement) Outliers When defensive stocks play offense, are you really investing defensively? Not a rhetorical question, I'm serious.  (The Reformed Broker) *** 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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