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Weekly Wire: When it rains
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Most of the focus on COVID-19 has understandably been on its physical impact, but the psychological impact of a pandemic is also worth considering. Social interaction is a huge source of psychological wellbeing, and its loss, paired with concerns about the market, as well as the health and wellbeing of loved ones, can begin to take a psychological toll.
Market Outlooks
Weekly Wire: The Fed lowers, Biden rises…Now what?
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Market volatility continued through the last week due to ongoing concerns surrounding the spread of COVID19, the shifting Democratic presidential candidate landscape, and their combined economic impact. We’ve experienced wild daily moves in the S&P 500 Index (S&P 500), but as of Wednesday’s close, we’re just 7.5% below the all-time high reached on February 19.
Market Outlooks
Continuing concerns regarding COVID-19
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The global equity markets have continued their decline, which began on February 20, in response to fears over the COVID-19 (coronavirus) becoming a global pandemic. The S&P 500 Index fell -12.0% from February 20-27 and is on pace for another decline on February 28. International equity markets have fared better, with the MSCI EAFE and MSCI Emerging Markets indices declining -7.4% and -6.6%, respectively. The last six days has been the fastest correction (10% drawdown) on record for the S&P 500 off an all-time high, which has likely exacerbated market fears. With the drawdown, the markets are pricing in significant earnings declines as a result of the virus, and certainly weaker global economic activity.
Market Outlooks
Weekly Wire: Vlog: Quarter-end Q&A 4Q2019
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Tim Holland, CFA, asks and answers those questions we think will be top of mind for clients as they open their quarterly statements and think back on the quarter that was:
Market Outlooks
Weekly Wire: Top 10 blog posts of 2019
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From market perspectives with the weekly wire to behavioral finance and technology insights, these are our top 10 blog posts of 2019.
Behavioral Finance
Should I be worried? An investor litmus test
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As a child, I remember seeing my mother’s wooden plaque of The Serenity Prayer that she kept above our kitchen sink. For those not familiar with this popular prayer, it reads...
Behavioral Finance
The formula for happiness: Wanting what you have
What if I told you that there’s a formula that is exceedingly easy to remember and could positively impact almost every decision you make? What if I told you that there is a formula for happiness?
Client Experience
What Money Matters Keep Wealth Creators Up at Night?
Debt, children's education, dream business, vacation home, retirement. Wealth creators know that smart money decisions hinge upon prioritizing financial goals that compete for a finite amount of dollars. Yet, even for HNW primary income earners, it can be challenging to prepare for the future when money is still addressing the past.
Client Experience
The Burdens Executives Feel as Primary Breadwinners
When having it all isn't really enough. Our research dove into the challenges HNW primary breadwinners of both genders face. Learn what feels true for this cohort.
Client Experience
The High Wire Act
Making gender assumptions about your executive male clients may be as risky as making assumptions about their female counterparts. Understanding their responsibilities outside the office can be a key differentiator for you.
Client Experience
3 Things Advisors Should Stop Assuming About HNW Women
Be careful about the assumptions you make about female investors. Pink is a color -- not a service model for HNW primary breadwinner women. Find what our research of these women revealed.
Client Experience
Rethink your assumptions around appetites for risk by gender
Assuming all women are afraid of investment risk can put opportunities at risk. Our survey of executive investors revealed that HNW breadwinner women are far less conservative than their male counterparts. Learn more.