Investment strategies

When market volatility rears its head, even the best of us find ourselves questioning our financial plans. So here are answers to these frequently asked questions to set your clients' mind at ease.

While some clients may worry about rising interest rates, other factors, such as China and energy, could have a much greater effect on stock prices in 2016.

“Estimated stock returns will dwarf fixed income,” said Howard Ward, chief investment officer for GAMCO Investors.

Private wealth will expand at a weaker pace through 2020 than previously forecast because the global economy isn’t advancing as quickly as expected, according to Credit Suisse.

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President William C. Dudley said he expects the U.S. central bank to raise interest rates by December, while cautioning that this was not a pledge to action and will depend on the economy staying on track.

With turbulent markets, clients may be rushing to buy gold. Here's how investing in the precious metal can improve on pretax and post-tax returns.

Volatile times can be scary, but clients may be more prepared than they think they are -- helping them realize that will make riding out the tough times a lot easier, columnist Jonathan Clements says.

"This isn't the first time something like this has happened. Doesn't mean we like it. It wasn't a great start to my week, I can tell you that," says Scott Tiras, an independent advisor affiliated with Ameriprise.

Planners worry about client fatigue if the downdraft drags on.

Despite a sudden market correction, I didn't hear from panicked investors. That's because I've made them understand in these situations you must work through the pain to profit.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index roared back from the brink of its first correction in nearly four years even as the rout in all but the riskiest of global assets worsened.

Emotions might get the best of some investors in light of all the bad news. Here are the strategies I've used to guide my clients since the market correction began.

Advisors can show their worth by making time to help clients understand how to manage the unexpected.

A wave of selling gripped global markets as the rout in all but the safest assets deepened.

The sudden closure of a TAMP spurred a competitor to seek a position to benefit from its demise, recognizing an opportunity to ramp up its growth plans, asset base and workforce.

'Shark Tank's' Kevin O'Leary assumed the starter role for his own venture into ETFs this month, partnering with FTSE Russell to launch the O'Shares FTSE US Quality Dividend ETF, the first in a series of five smart beta funds.

The time has come for investors to emphasize savings and salt away another 5% to 10% of their incomes; Plus, how to create a stronger sense of community in retirement.

Here are six new dividend-oriented ETFs and how they can pay off for your clients.

The Continent may offer clients the best hope of finding the next bond rally.

An increasing number of emerging markets players are paying dividends -- and seeing higher average returns than non-payers.