The Takeaway: The trouble with low-volatility funds

AUG 20, 2013
Portfolio A Field Guide to Stock Market Corrections.  (The Reformed Broker) Larry Swedroe on the trouble with low-volatility ETFs.  (CBS MoneyWatch) The technicals suggest patience.  (ChartsEtc) Using REITs as an inflation hedge, with Prudential's Mark Halle.  (InvestmentNews) The Biz How to retain your top 20 clients.  (Financial Planning) Carl Richards: The beauty of setting limits on yourself.  (Bucks) LPL Conference - they brought in the Broker Whisperer to ease advisor anxiety over technological change. I'm guessing there were also probably lots of booths with mutual fund-branded stress balls and tote bags.  Good times.  (ThinkAdvisor) Outliers Did Bank of America just literally work an intern to death? (CNBC) and (DealBook) *** 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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