A Growing Question: Passive vs. Active. Alliance Bernstein Weighs In
The active/passive debate has been raging for years, and both approaches have merit. But there’s more to the story than meets the eye. Investors who commit too much to passive—and not enough to active—could face mounting risks. No one disputes that passive investing plays an important role in many investors’ portfolios—especially over the past decade. […]
Market Recap for Week Ended April 6:
Earnings season optimism First-quarter earnings reports are scheduled to begin coming in this week, and analysts are expecting the strongest quarterly profit growth in eight years, in part due to the new tax law and its reduction of corporate rates. Earnings for companies in the S&P 500 are expected to rise an average of 18% […]
Listen in on Kevin’s recent interview with Money Life.
Kevin Miller and Chuck Jaffe discuss The E-Valuator RMS Funds strategy and he responds to listeners questions on various Mutual Funds and ETFs.
Market Recap for Week Ended March 30:
Yield squeeze. Amid the latest round of volatility in the stock market, the yield of the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond fell to around 2.74%, the lowest level in about two months. Economic boost. The government’s latest GDP estimate pegged economic growth at an annual rate of 2.9% in the fourth quarter, up from an earlier […]
Wondering what’s happening in Short Term Rates?
Goldman Notes What’s Happening in Short-Term Rates: https://www.gsam.com/content/gsam/us/en/advisors/market-insights/gsam-connect/2018/faq-whats-happening-in-short-term-rates.html FAQ: What’s Happening in Short-Term Rates Overview Short-term interest rate markets have attracted considerable attention in the bond market recently, primarily due to a sharp rise in the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) relative to a measure of overnight interest rates known as overnight index swaps […]