Special Report
 
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
Wealth Management Morning Memo
 

JULY 21, 2019

MUTUAL FUNDS

Dodging the Beta Bullet

True market neutrality is hard to find. Hundreds of portfolios may claim the title, but only a handful consistently deliver the factor.  

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MUTUAL FUNDS

Advisors Should Avoid Commodities

Commodities are for traders and have no role in a client’s long-term portfolio, these advisors say.

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EQUITIES

Did the Hottest Industries of 2018 Live Up to the Hype?

These sectors have faced both challenges and opportunities and remain well-positioned within the current investment landscape.

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EQUITIES

A Stock Picker's Lament: Most of the World's Companies Are Duds

Wealth creation around the world, not just in the U.S., is limited to just a few giant firms.

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MUTUAL FUNDS

Advisor-Sold Funds Could Be Downgraded Under Morningstar’s New Rating System

Going forward, Morningstar will provide Analyst Ratings for each share class of a fund, which could mean downgrades for those with high distribution fees.

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A Request for Your Input - And a Chance to Win a $500 Gift Card

WealthManagement.com & Cerulli Associates are conducting a survey on portfolio construction and product use. You’ll be entered to win a $500 American Express gift card - PLUS you'll receive the new Cerulli report “Managing Growth” (value $3,500) just for completing the survey.

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MUTUAL FUNDS

Fidelity Steps Up Vanguard Fee War With Low-Cost Index Funds

Fidelity, which has $2.8 trillion under management, on Tuesday announced the addition of four index funds with expense ratios of 0.05% that invest in either mid-cap or small-cap growth or value stocks, as well as a municipal bond vehicle charging 0.07%.

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ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS

Dynasty Expands ESG Offering for TAMP Users

Advisors in Dynasty's network now have access to sustainable investments via Ethic, an automated investment platform backed by Justin Rockefeller.

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ETFS

Attractive Dividend-Yielding Securities

If market volatility picks up, these ETFs may provide some downside support thanks to stocks with good potential for total returns.

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EQUITIES

Editor's Letter: The SEC's War on ESG

Why many financial advisors still roll their eyes when asked about socially responsible investing.  

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