Risk

The financial system is safer than it was 10 years ago, says John Taft, vice chairman of Baird. But there are still risks lurking unseen in areas like ETFs,

The insurance-related securities market has grown as pension and hedge funds seek diversified bets less tied to interest rate or stock market swings.

In addition, the advisor technology company released three new features and updated its interface.

Small company stocks stumbled in the very recent past but have outperformed over the long term.

Some have piled into utilities and long-duration Treasury hedges, while others bulked up exposure to rate-sensitive banks and a chunk did a bit of both.

Before you choose the technology that powers the day-to-day work of your business, it’s sensible to ask how each potential partner is funded.

The "Rule of 100" follows the rule-of-thumb of growing more conservative as investors grow older, but it also may be obsolete since it was developed when interest rates were higher.

After a request for more time, clients may continue selling stocks, but transactions will be subject to review.

Prepare yourself for the next big market downturn which may be exacerbated by highly leveraged derivatives.

Clients approaching or already in retirement should be a risk manager who focuses on risk tolerance.