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During these tempestuous times, good recruiters are critical guides when it comes to explaining the pros and cons of different types of firms....
One financial advisor outlines how to successfully deliver long-term benefits to clients...
The latest J.D. Power and Associates study finds that investors are citing satisfaction with their advisor as the top factor in their overall investment experience....
There is welcome news for the securities industry -- as the pace of job declines in the field suggests a bottoming-out of the job market, giving hope for a stronger second half of 2009....
The ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) owns each of the nine Select Sector SPDR ETFs in equal weights, and the nine ETFs are rebalanced back to equal weight on a quarterly basis.
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The Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3x Shares (DRN) and the Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3x Shares (DRV) are leveraged real estate ETFs that attempt to deliver 300 percent the daily long and inverse performance of the MSCI U.S. REIT Index. ...
This 130/30 fund is linked to the Credit Suisse 130/30 Large-Cap Index. It aims to invest 130 percent of its assets in long positions, while 30 percent is invested in short positions....
Judging by the optimistic outlook and euphoria sparked by recent earnings reports, a market top is not far away. After all, new bull markets climb a wall of worry; they don’t ascent an escalator of hope....
Colby McFadden, Quiver Asset Management/Investors Capital, San Clemente, Calif....
What type of account should advisors use to maximize the return on clients' retirement savings?...
Workers who've lost confidence in their ability to secure a comfortable retirement say they are changing the way they invest, are working more hours or a second job, are saving more and are seeking advice from a financial professional....
The self-aware professional confronts selling situations by examining the process. The goal is to learn, improve and reduce the chance that a misadventure will occur....
To assist in the planning process, advisors can ask clients about their family history and the state of their health, but they can also work with forecasts provided by groups like 21st Services....