Brexit Backlash on U.S. Economy

Although top finance officials claim the damage caused by the U.K.’s exit from the EU isn’t enough to trigger the U.S. into a contraction, a falling pound and euro could…

Allianz’s El-Erian Discusses Brexit

According to Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic adviser at Allianz, there is a common thread running through Brexit, claims of inconsistency in the Fed’s actions, the rise of negative interest rates…

The S&P 500: Read the Fine Print

If you’re making an argument for passive investing, you’d probably point out that it’s less expensive, it’s tax efficient, and has paid off over long periods of time. In a…

Factor Investing is Gaining Appeal

Many traditional investment portfolios are created by mixing asset classes to spread risk and optimize returns. However, the Financial Times recently reported on a growing shift by more sophisticated institutional investors…