Dr. Daniel Crosby explores the problems of surrounding yourself with “yes people.” Sometimes it's natural and healthy, but it can lead to dangerous 'groupthink.'
WisdomTree Investments and State Street Global Advisors wasted no time getting ready to launch exchange-traded funds that will track the U.S. Treasury's latest innovation: floating-rate Treasuries.
Even though a March bid was spurned, Nicholas Schorsch and his American Realty Capital have struck a $6.85 billion deal to acquire Cole Real Estate Investments.
Firm has 1,500 affiliated registered reps and advisers; $32B in client assets.
A portfolio of exchange-traded funds is one way to avoid the high fees that come with some of Wall Street's products, and can help avoid the wolves of Wall St.
Offerings are attractive because the U.S. dollar is expected to rise against other currencies as the Fed tapers bond-buying program, eventually pushing up interest rates.
Citing weak but recovering economy, monetary policy, Nuveen's Doll says, "We have been in the sweet spot for some time, and it is likely to continue."
Mike Avery knows markets and history—that much is clear. The executive vice president of Ivy Investment Management Company and co-portfolio manager with Ryan Caldwell of the Ivy Asset Strategy Fund (WASAX) has an encyclopedic grasp of what's happening now, what came before and the proper context for investors. His viewpoint can help provide clarity for investors, especially in the current topsy-turvy environment.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Janet Yellen's Fed is sticking with tapering but more econ data today could change the conversation. Plus: Stocks are down big so is it the overdue correction? And Japanese stocks fell 4% overnight, the case for index funds, BofA rate traders see smaller bonuses, and tracking short sales.
Worst January since 2010 as S&P 500 loses 3.6%, first monthly decline since August 2013.
Today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> If rates rise, gold won't. Plus: Warren Buffett's $1B tease, a new twist on stock valuations, bitcoin marches on, another solar energy push and, what's good about hoping for a flat market.
Super Bowl predictor may be irrational but has better track record than many stock pickers.
President Obama's voluntary '"myRA" proposal, with no option to invest in stocks, could be doomed to failure, advisers say. The plan "isn't going to go anywhere," according to one skeptic. <i>(Don't miss these <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20140123/FREE/123009998/PH" target="_blank">tips for a worry-free IRA rollover</a>.)</i>
After $1.2B yanked in June, $2.1B, the most ever, pulled in September.
New tool allows modeling of specific bond-exposure choices as clients ask about rising rates.
Advisers must know whether clients who have worked for federal, state or city governments may be affected by pension rules that can reduce or even eliminate certain Social Security benefits.
The SEC and Finra are getting tough on broker-dealers, putting intense focus on those recommending and selling alternative investments, including nontraded REITs. <b><i>Don't Miss: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20140110/FREE/140119991">Our full look at the SEC's 2014 priorities</a></b></i>
BlackRock fund managers contend that the country merits attention
