Advisers should look at alts, but fees are too high, he contends.
The firm's thundering herd climbed back to 14,000 in the third quarter after several quarters of steady declines.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> today features: More market volatility on the way and not just for stocks. Plus: Consumers' bad attitudes, Fed chief Janet Yellen's first big test, and more.
Was the now-retired Yankee shortstop one of the greats or overrated? It depends on who's telling the story.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Wall Street observers' resolve likely to be tested today, plus what could lift stocks out of their funk, solid earnings from Goldman Sachs and Janet Yellen's puzzle.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> When in doubt, follow bonds' lead. Plus: Consumer spending to the rescue, Johnson replaces Johnson at Fidelity, and more.
If you can withstand early bumps, growing economy will justify stock market gains.
Former Fed chief not so sure on timing as equities not "grossly overpriced"
Combined balance sheets of U.S., Japan and euro area likely to swell another 20%.
Proactive service during turbulent markets can help strengthen existing client relationships &ndash; and help forge new ones.
Some strategists suggest taking profits but being ready to get back into the market for year-end rally.
Monday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu: How will the market handle 3Q earnings? Plus: Bracing for an oil-price war, trouble beneath the surface of lower gas prices, a rare hawkish nod from the Fed, and advisers get high marks from clients.
Friday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu: The market's jolt puts liquid alt strategies in the spotlight. Plus: Minding the next threshold for stocks, reminding clients to buy on the dip, Fed missed the mark on inflation, and don't forget to worry about China.
Periodic market setbacks are inevitable, but the long-term case for equities remains sound
Here's a hint: They're short-term bond funds that can provide safe places to park money, and provide a little yield and return in place of holding cash
Pullback from September not throwing off strong signals for steep downside or big rally.
For <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> today: Stock climb to continue. Plus: Loving and hating the strong dollar, China sets up for a currency fight, more spooky details in the JPMorgan hack attack, Pimco's slippery marketing gambit, short-sellers bet on the rally, and drones shape up as niche investment strategy.
With all eyes on the Fed, Nuveen's Bob Doll explains why the U.S. market rally should continue.
Careful attention to portfolio construction can keep your clients from making financial decisions driven by emotional reactions.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Equity investors brace for insight from Janet Yellen and the Fed today. Plus: ETFs chase the freed-up Pimco assets, breaking down the bond market fears, Morgan Stanley says the auto industry's days are numbered, and Warren Buffett makes another safe bet.
