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BMO Market Charts- October 26, 2020
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Value stocks have underperformed Growth stocks by the largest magnitude and longest duration in 40-years.
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The stock market and the economy: Two different animals
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COVID-19 has cut a swathe through the world economy thanks to government mandated lock-downs and restrictions. No business closes its doors voluntarily and no individuals enjoy confinement to “barracks” for months on end. It is therefore essential that there is an appropriate reckoning when the pandemic passes.
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The Fed’s new framework and its evolving reaction function
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Amid an accelerating election season, ongoing pandemic and a return to partisan gridlock, the Federal Reserve (Fed) has been a bit less prominent in the news cycle lately. However, at the central bank’s annual August retreat in Jackson Hole, Chairman Jerome Powell announced amendments to the Fed’s Statement on Longer-Run Goals and Monetary Policy Strategy, which had been largely unchanged since 2012. At a recent mini-forum on this topic, we discussed the significance of this change and its implications for future Fed policy and for investors.
Client Relationships
Help needed: Hiring an executive assistant
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Many of you have succeeded in your practice by wearing multiple hats. But playing the part of CEO, CMO, COO and advisor all at the same time can be exhausting. That’s where an executive assistant, or EA for short, can come in to provide you with better leverage for your time and results for your business. Blake Stratton joins the podcast to share behind-the-scenes insights into how to hire, work with and delegate to a world-class executive assistant. You may think you can’t afford to hire, but you might learn you can’t afford not to hire an EA for you and your practice.
Market Outlooks
BMO Market Charts- October 19, 2020
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The Technology sector has contributed 94% of the S&P 500’s YTD return and currently has a 28% weighting in the index. The remaining ten sectors, on average, have contributed less than 1%.
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Weekly Market Snapshot: October 16, 2020
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Read the Weekly Market Snapshot to stay up-to-date with stock markets and sectors, bond market returns and financial news for the week.
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BMO Market Charts - October 12, 2020
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Price moves (i.e., rate and spread changes) may dominate in a given year, but over time, income has driven the returns of U.S. investment grade corporate bonds.
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Weekly Market Snapshot: October 09, 2020
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Read the Weekly Market Snapshot to stay up-to-date with stock markets and sectors, bond market returns and financial news for the week.
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BMO Market Charts - October 05, 2020
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As Treasury rates have fallen, spreads - the incremental yield between Treasury and Non-Treasury assets - have become a larger component of Corporate Bond total yields.
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Weekly Market Snapshot: October 02, 2020
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Read the Weekly Market Snapshot to stay up-to-date with stock markets and sectors, bond market returns and financial news for the week.
Business Development
Embracing a virtual CIO strategy
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When it comes to building referral networks, a digital-friendly approach is now table stakes for Advisors seeking to grow their business. For a deeper look, Ben Jones, host of BMO’s Better Conversations, Better Outcomes podcast, offers timely advice and actionable tips to bring your Centres of Influence (COI) strategy to life.
Client Relationships
Five steps to effective communication
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Whether speaking at an event, in a group, or a one-on-one with a client, communicate effectively is a critical part of your role as a financial advisor. This has become an even more pronounced with the COVID-19 pandemic, as many of these conversations have moved into the digital realm.