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As Elections Near, Consider Volatility Reduction Strategies
2020-09-22The combination of rising coronavirus case counts in some parts of the world and a highly...
Emphasize Quality With Small Caps
2020-09-21Small-cap stocks are roaring back from the March lows. For example, the widely followed Russell...
Model Portfolio Applies Multi-Factor Strategies
2020-09-17Multi-factor ETFs are increasingly prominent options for advisors looking for broad-based,...
With the Euro Strong, Europe’s Looking Appealing Again
2020-09-16For the better part of a decade, if not longer, European equities moved in fits and starts,...
Outlook for the Chinese Economy
2020-09-15We had the pleasure of speaking to Tao Wang, UBS chief China economist, last week on our Behind...
Multi-Asset Model Portfolio Plays for Income Investors
2020-09-15With income becoming harder to generate via traditional sources, advisors may want to consider a...
How to Revisit Japanese Stocks Without Big Commitment
2020-09-14Warren Buffett recently made waves when his Berkshire Hathaway announced it took stakes in five...
It's Clear Emerging Dividends Are on the Mend
2020-09-11As has been widely documented, 2020 has been unkind to dividend investors with the S&P 500...
International Model Portfolio for Weak Dollar Response
2020-09-10Owing to the Federal Reserve’s move to take interest rates to record lows, the U.S. dollar...
Using Model Portfolios to Harness Reliable Dividend Growth
2020-09-09The first half of 2020 was unkind to dividend investors as the S&P 500 was home to a spate of...
The Middle Is a Fine Place to Be for Dividends
2020-09-08Mid-cap stocks are often overlooked relative to their large- and small-cap peers, but the middle...
Cover Plenty of Emerging Markets Bases in this Model Portfolio
2020-09-04Emerging markets stocks are showing some signs of life, but this is still an asset class that can...
A Model Plan For Global Equities
2020-09-03With U.S. equities soaring, some advisors may be content to stand pat, but with the right...
A Diverse, Bespoke Approach to Putting Income in Fixed Income
2020-09-02Interest rates in the U.S are at historic if not punishing lows and it could be at least three...
Being Aggressive in the Hunt for Income
2020-09-01Amid paltry Treasury yields and S&P 500 dividend risk, advisors looking to generate income...
Rethinking 60/40 With a Customized Model Portfolio
2020-08-31The old 60/40 equity/fixed income split is still favored by many investors, but there are avenues...
Relying on Model Portfolios to Bet on Value Resurgence
2020-08-28Value investing is again vexing investors, but there are some unique ways for advisors to...
Keep it Conservative and Strategic With This Model Portfolio
2020-08-27Advisors looking to reduce risk for clients often put together 60/40 portfolios, but for clients...
Working with Factors Within a Model Portfolio Framework
2020-08-26The population of multi-factor exchange trade funds boomed in recent years and with that boom...
In Rough Year for Global Dividends, Find Safety in this Model Portfolio
2020-08-25Data confirm that 2020 will go down as a checkered year when it comes to dividend growth and that...
Summer Investing European Vacation? Use Dividends
2020-08-24Europe hasn’t been a hot topic, at least in a positive way, in investment conversations for...
Modeling for Ex-US Developed Markets Success
2020-08-21Ex-US developed markets equities have long tantalized advisors and investors with valuation...
Handle Volatility With a Dedicated Model Portfolio.
2020-08-20Some strategies claim to be volatility reducers, but many leave investors disappointed or too...
Leveraging Model Portfolios for Election Year Equity Positioning
2020-08-19Presidential election years, of which 2020 is one, can be tricky to navigate for equity...
The Correct Way to Revisit Emerging Markets
2020-08-18With the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (MXEF) higher by almost 5% over the past month, advisors may...
