It’s been a rocky year for investors but that doesn’t mean things need to get worse as we near tax loss selling season. Some prudent planning done now can reap dividends later. Generally speaking, most retail investors conduct tax loss selling during the latter part of November and the first [Read more]
Pondering the possibility of a personal health crisis is not easy and, despite the growing prevalence of debilitating illnesses and other disabling events, many people put it on the back burner. However, when the unexpected happens, the immediate financial impact can be devastating and negative [Read more]
Leveraged and inverse Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) are gaining momentum. Independent provider Boost ETP says that global short and leveraged ETP assets rose 15% in the first six months of 2013 to $50.9 billion in assets under management. Trading volumes have increased 71% from $114 billion to [Read more]
Since the 2008 financial crisis, active management has been a hot topic. Although many investors believe it to be the best approach for the current market environment, statistics don’t support that assumption. Standard & Poor’s S&P Indices Versus Active Funds (SPIVA) Scorecard found [Read more]
