Portfolio

Modern economic growth in the U.S. is dependent on credit creation — which has perpetuated a cycle of suppressed yields and inflated asset prices. While credit creation has been accelerating away from GDP growth for the last 15 years with no signs of stopping, retirement investors are left in the intractable situation of watching the value of their savings erode. What can be done?

Expecting everything to work seamlessly from day one can lead to a rude shock.

FP’s annual list recognizes the accomplishments of an elite cohort of young wirehouse and regional advisors.

Investors are embracing exchange-traded funds in favor of mutual funds

After a period of strong growth, analysts are divided over whether a recent downturn is a warning or opportunity.

Good luck getting in to see an estate planner if you don’t already have one. Cross your fingers if you do.

"Hopefully one day the industry changes and no one is surprised to see me at a top producer event due to my race or gender, or both," writes advisor Sandra Cho.

The U.S. may join Canada and Europe, which have already approved similar products.

A sliver of put options in a portfolio could deliver a measure of control and comfort through rocky markets.

While a host of factors are at play behind the bond-stock relationship, one thing that links them together is the perception of growth.