How Much Impact Does The President Have on Stocks?

How Much Impact Does The President Have on Stocks?

How Much Impact Does The President Have on Stocks? The anticipation building up to elections often brings with it questions about how financial markets will respond. But the outcome of an election is only one of many inputs to the market. Our interactive exhibit...
Timing Isn’t Everything

Timing Isn’t Everything

Timing Isn’t Everything Over the course of a summer, it’s not unusual for the stock market to be a topic of conversation at barbeques or other social gatherings.A neighbor or relative might ask about which investments are good at the moment. The lure of...
The Index Monster

The Index Monster

The Index Monster Over the last several years, index funds have received increased attention from investors and the financial media.Some have even made claims that the increased usage of index funds may be distorting market prices. For many, this argument hinges on...
Déjà Vu All Over Again

Déjà Vu All Over Again

Déjà Vu All Over Again Investment fads are nothing new. When selecting strategies for their portfolios, investors are often tempted to seek out the latest and greatest investment opportunities.Over the years, these approaches have sought to capitalize on developments...
2018 Market Review

2018 Market Review

2018 Market Review After logging strong returns in 2017, global equity markets delivered negative returns in US dollar terms in 2018.Common news stories in 2018 included reports on global economic growth, corporate earnings, record low unemployment in the US, the...
Why Should You Diversify?

Why Should You Diversify?

Why Should You Diversify? As 2019 approaches, and with US stocks outperforming non-US stocks in recent years, some investors have again turned their attention towards the role that global diversification plays in their portfolios.For the five-year period ending...