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
In the wake of spinning off its hotel portfolio, nontraded REIT cuts estimated share value by 42.4%; new estimated value is $4 per share.
Fund managers looking for signs of stability at both Pimco and Janus following dramatic move.
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.
More in line with the business of advisers who charge fees rather than brokers who receive a commission.
Group suggests gauging sophistication of individuals based on knowledge, or limiting the portion of a portfolio that can be invested in private placements.
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.
“Monolithic” central bankers still see slack in the labor market and no signs of inflation.
Unconstrained bond funds, one of which Bill Gross will be managing at Janus, are the big magnets
Money manager says new definition will help determine whether funds are delivering on their promises.
Fees and performance are encouraging institutional investors to choose the less-expensive, more-regulated liquid route.
Pimco claims a trademark over the macroeconomic forecast Gross calls 'critical.'
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.
Fresh off of bringing on <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20141006/FREE/141009964/bill-gross-speaks-out-on-pimco-exit-vows-to-regain-crown-at-janus?issuedate=20141006&sid=GROSS" target="_blank">Bill Gross from Pimco</a>, the fund manager makes dramatic expansion in exchange-traded business.
<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.
Can investors today turn to advisers to awaken their sense of pride in their money and its impact on the market?
