This post originally appeared on Ben Carlson’s A Wealth of Common Sense on 3/22/22. Follow Ben on Twitter @awealthofcs for more! —— Interest rates are on the move. Here’s a look at government bond yields moving up across the board: Download Visual l Modify in YCharts These yields still pale in comparison with the inflation rate but rates are now much … Continued
FEATURING I/O FUND’S, TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ANALYST, BETH KINDIG @Beth_Kindig, and Bradley Cipriano Markets have been volatile in 2022 and growth stocks have had a rollercoaster year so far. Countless high-performing technology stocks have been sold indiscriminately this year. For instance, growth leaders such as CrowdStrike, Datadog, and Snowflake were all down over 20% at one point in … Continued
FEATURING SOCIAL CAPITAL’S EMERGING MANAGER, AUSTIN LIEBERMAN, @LiebermanAustin A $10,000 Investment in Microsoft in 1986 is Worth $39 Million Today! I hate these headlines. But let’s play along.. A $10,000 investment in Microsoft on November 3, 1986 held through November 29, 2021 is worth $38.9 million today. That’s a 389,000% return compared to a measly 4,270% return … Continued
As the wealth management industry continues to grow, even the most successful advisory firms have to adapt to stay ahead of the competition. Whether implementing new technologies to streamline advisor processes, allocating more time to advisor and AUM growth, or ensuring seamless collaboration between teams and the home office, it’s crucial that your advisors in … Continued
You may be hearing about hot stocks that are set to make their Initial Public Offering (IPO), whether it’s through your own research or questions from clients. Any company that goes public offers the potential for promising returns—yet while shares of some newly-listed stocks like Airbnb (ABNB), SoFi Technologies (SOFI), and Lucid Group (LCID) have … Continued
Is your client excited about new IPO stocks hitting the market like Robinhood (HOOD), but you’re unsure how to approach the conversation? Considering the fanfare around major IPOs, they can be hard to ignore — but it isn’t always easy to decide whether to invest in one or not. While the potential to win big … Continued
As the asset management industry continues to evolve, so do advisors’ expectations of the mutual fund wholesaler. With an emphasis on their fiduciary responsibilities to their client, financial advisors seek to provide the most value possible in a growing competitive landscape. While there are intricacies depending on your function as either a central office internal … Continued
The role of a wholesaler has evolved with advisors no longer expecting a round of golf and a steak dinner. Instead, they want data-driven consultants who will bring value to their clients. To set yourself apart from the competition, you need to build a relationship with your prospects by first demonstrating that you are up-to-date … Continued
Just like different investing strategies, investment research and sales tools come in a range of shapes and sizes. When searching for a solution that meets your needs, you’ll likely consider ease of use, research capabilities, customization features and affordability, among other factors. YCharts combines all of the above—a modern and intuitive interface, high horsepower tools, … Continued
Just like different investing strategies, investment research tools come in a range of shapes and sizes. When searching for a solution that meets your needs, you’ll likely consider ease of use, research capabilities, customization features and affordability, among other factors. YCharts combines all of the above—a modern and intuitive interface, high horsepower tools, customizable sales … Continued