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Seeking shelter means being active
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As investors navigate this storm, ESG is becoming a leading quality factor.
Market Outlooks
Will the recovery favor value or growth stocks?
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The length of the crisis will decide.
Market Outlooks
What's driving your outlook?
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Massive policy response and a crisis-fed acceleration of positive macro trends.
Market Outlooks
Virtual girl
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As Linda settles in at home, she ponders if we're getting ahead of ourselves.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
COVID-19 Relief Packages Require Action
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What Plan Sponsors Need to Know About Changes to Their Retirement Plans and Paid Leave Programs.
Behavioral Finance
Behavioral Advisor Perspectives and Practices: Practical Planning Is Your Compass
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The next several weeks are going to be challenging for advisors and investors. The reality of the scope and severity of the pandemic along with the associated economic and market damage will hit home raising fear levels to new highs. In these times, it will be hard not to overreact, panic or lose hope. Strong emotions and behavioral biases including, anchoring, loss aversion, cascading and availability bias can cloud our thinking and lead to poor decision making. Engaging in realistic and practical planning discussions along with relevant behavioral coaching can provide essential support during these challenging times.
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Behavioral Advisor Perspectives and Practices: Drawdown, Turbulence and Recovery
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Everyone breathed a sigh of relief as markets had several positive days. Don’t be surprised, however, if markets drop suddenly and test or breach previous lows several times over the next few weeks or months. Much like flying through a thunderstorm, there are likely to be some bumpy times ahead. No matter how many times you have flown, your heart jumps every time the aircraft drops. Fortunately, there is no need to time the bottom for long-term investors.
Market Outlooks
Behavioral Advisor Perspectives and Practices: Stay Invested Through the Rocky Bottom
One of the biggest challenges for investors is staying invested as markets sell off. Every up and down swing creates strong emotional reactions and constant second guessing. Periods of high volatility can last for weeks or months and are emotionally draining. While it may feel like you are doing nothing by staying invested during these periods, you are likely avoiding costly mistakes by not compounding an already difficult situation.
Behavioral Finance
Behavioral Advisor Perspectives and Practices: Responding vs. Reacting
Beneficial long-term decisions often feel counter-intuitive at the time, but don’t underestimate the value of a steady hand when things seem the most grim.
Market Outlooks
A four-month shopping spree
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Measured from October to January, holiday retail sales impressed.
Human Capital
Rate Swings Needn't Rattle Dividend Investors
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Fluctuating rates may impact other forms of income but dividend payments aren't likely to be affected.
Market Outlooks
Slower Growth Ahead
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What can investors expect in 2020? CIO Deborah Cunningham explains her economic outlook.