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Why it helps to think of hedging like insurance

It may not offer higher returns — but if the stock market becomes volatile, clients won’t lose as much.

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Risk tolerance falls as correction fears rise

Index of business conditions for financial advisors slides as investors disclose growing unease about high stock valuations, domestic turmoil and geopolitical crises.

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Should clients still follow the 60/40 rule?

Some say that the bond component should be reduced.

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Beyond vanilla: How alts can boost a client's portfolio

These investments provide diversification and reduce volatility.

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What to look for in portfolio rebalancing software

The right automated rebalancing software produces better results than manual rebalancing.

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30 Days/30 Ways: To Build a Diversified Portfolio

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Wealth Think How to build purpose-based portfolios

Most clients hope to maintain or improve their lifestyle, transfer wealth to their heirs or to charity, and pay as little in taxes as possible.

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Planners urge discipline as clients chase gains

Improvement in business conditions accelerates as bull run overwhelms qualms about valuations.

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Advisers see equity inflows rise, though pace slows

Business conditions may have improved, but the possibility that markets may be overvalued is raising concerns for wealth managers’ and their clients.

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Fiduciary rule dampens advisors’ optimism

As the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule takes effect, some planners express fear that fees may drop and compliance costs may rise.

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