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How a goals-oriented approach to succession planning can be an advantage
Succession planning can be a deeply emotional endeavor. Whether you chose, trained, or never even met the person who will take over your business, handing over the keys is bound to elicit strong feelings. When preparing for the seamless transition of a business, place emotions on the back burner and pave the way for both your short- and long-term goals to take center stage. The priority for some is to hand the business down to a relative or key employee.
How a goals-oriented approach to succession planning can be an advantage
Succession planning can be a deeply emotional endeavor. Whether you chose, trained, or never even met the person who will take over your business, handing over the keys is bound to elicit strong feelings. When preparing for the seamless transition of a business, place emotions on the back burner and pave the way for both your short- and long-term goals to take center stage. The priority for some is to hand the business down to a relative or key employee.
Mitigating the inflation ‘tax’ on your business and investment portfolio Original
Rising inflation can feel like an additional burden for many taxpayers — a hidden liability, but without the tax policy behind it.
Mitigating the inflation ‘tax’ on your business and investment portfolio
Rising inflation can feel like an additional burden for many taxpayers — a hidden liability, but without the tax policy behind it.
Mitigating the inflation ‘tax’ on your business and investment portfolio
Rising inflation can feel like an additional burden for many taxpayers — a hidden liability, but without the tax policy behind it.
The Q4 Directive: Cautious Optimism
For wealthy clients, a new reality may be emerging by: Christopher Dhanraj Mr. Dhanraj is managing principal of investments for CLA, a professional services firm delivering integrated wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services. Visit claconnect.com.
Here are some investment trends to watch in an ever-changing economic landscape Original
Roller coaster best describes the mobility of the economic landscape over the past year. As we sit today in the third quarter of 2021, keep a close eye on the following trends.
Here are some investment trends to watch in an ever-changing economic landscape
Roller coaster best describes the mobility of the economic landscape over the past year. As we sit today in the third quarter of 2021, keep a close eye on the following trends.
Six market trends that could affect financial security
For investors, 2020 was a rollercoaster of epic proportions. Between a pandemic, a market crash, a rebound to record highs and massive government intervention, many investors felt angst as their portfolios hung in the balance. With the changes brought by 2020, it’s more important now than ever before to revisit your individual financial plan as you take a look at this year and beyond. Keep a close eye on these six market trends — they could transform your financial plan, and your financial future.
YOUR MONEY: Six market trends that could alter your path to financial security
For investors, 2020 was a roller coaster of epic proportions. Between a pandemic, a market crash, a rebound to record highs, and massive government intervention, many investors felt angst as their portfolios hung in the balance. With the changes brought by 2020, it’s more important now than ever before to revisit your individual financial plan as you take a look at this year and beyond.
YOUR MONEY: Six market trends that could alter your path to financial security
For investors, 2020 was a roller coaster of epic proportions. Between a pandemic, a market crash, a rebound to record highs, and massive government intervention, many investors felt angst as their portfolios hung in the balance. With the changes brought by 2020, it’s more important now than ever before to revisit your individual financial plan as you take a look at this year and beyond.
YOUR MONEY: Six market trends that could alter your path to financial security
For investors, 2020 was a roller coaster of epic proportions. Between a pandemic, a market crash, a rebound to record highs, and massive government intervention, many investors felt angst as their portfolios hung in the balance. With the changes brought by 2020, it’s more important now than ever before to revisit your individual financial plan as you take a look at this year and beyond.
Tech and Healthcare Innovation: The Megatrend Approach
By Christopher Dhanraj Key takeaways Investors should consider allocating to longer-term tech and healthcare exposures specifically focusing on forward-looking megatrend areas of innovation versus traditional sector approaches. We believe that the current COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to accelerate tech and health megatrends, driving growth in exponential technologies from networks, cybersecurity and AI to genomics and immunology.
What's Next For Biotech?
By Christopher Dhanraj Key takeaways We continue to see opportunities in the biotechnology industry, despite year-to-date outperformance vs. the general market(See figure below), and are watching the space closely. Three key themes driving our investment thesis for biotech and in particular biopharma are: (1) new drug discoveries from improved R&D processes, (2) new markets that arise from the COVID-19 response and (3) demographic changes that will drive drug adoption.
3 Trends To Watch In The Chinese New Year
Chris discusses key long-term trends in China as both a new decade and the 12-year lunar new year cycle begin. For those celebrating the Lunar New Year, 2020 is the Year of the Rat, the first of the 12-year cycle of animals that name the years. In Chinese mythology, a race was held to determine the rank of the twelve Chinese zodiacs. You might be wondering how could the tiny creature beat tigers and dragons to win the first-place honor?
Pressure Drop: 5 Investing Themes For Winter
As we head towards the final weeks of 2019, Chris discusses some ways to navigate markets. "Pressure Drop," the classic Toots and the Maytals song, comes to mind as we see a de-escalation in trade tensions with China, diminishing risks of a no-deal Brexit and few signs that the record U.S. economic expansion is ending or reversing. Still, persistent trade uncertainty is denting business confidence and spending, particularly the longer-term risk of an unravelling of the global supply chain.
4 Strategies For Investing In Emerging Markets
Chris explores ways to manage your EM allocation, an out of favor, but still appealing asset class. Emerging markets were the darling of investors as recently as the winter of 2019, but now find themselves once again as unloved as wearing white after Labor Day.
The Pros And Cons Of Currency Hedging
The currency conundrum continues. With the dollar maintaining its strength versus other currencies, the question of whether to hedge that currency effect remains an important one for U.S. investors considering international exposures. Although a strong dollar benefits U.S. tourists going abroad, for investors it can take a bite out of returns.
The pros and cons of currency hedging
The currency conundrum continues. With the dollar maintaining its strength versus other currencies, the question of whether to hedge that currency effect remains an important one for U.S. investors considering international exposures. Although a strong dollar benefits U.S. tourists going abroad, for investors it can take a bite out of returns.
Autumn Breezes: 5 Investing Themes To Consider
Although markets seem to seesaw almost daily, Chris discusses ways to navigate them in the weeks ahead. It may not feel like it yet, but fall is just around the corner. And just as the return of autumn offers the relief of cool breezy spells, but interspersed with late heat waves, so are the seesawing markets demonstrating a shifting environment.
4 Global Hotspots To Watch
Chris discusses the key international events the iShares Investment Strategy team has been tracking this month. International events seem to matter more than ever for investors. From trade tensions to conflict in the Gulf to increasing populism, geopolitical events have at times roiled the markets in recent years. But geopolitical uncertainty is no reason to avoid international investing, which offers access to world-class companies, potential growth and diversification for a portfolio.
The Pros And Cons Of Gold
Chris explains the pros and cons of holding some gold as part of a multi-asset portfolio. The recent uptick in geopolitical tensions and concerns over a potential growth slowdown has pushed an ancient metal back into the spotlight: gold. Global investors have increased their positions in gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by $4.3 billion from May 14th, one day after the S&P 500 Index's 2.4% trade tension-driven drop, through June 20th.
The Pros And Cons Of Gold
Chris explains the pros and cons of holding some gold as part of a multi asset portfolio. The recent uptick in geopolitical tensions and concerns over a potential growth slowdown has pushed an ancient metal back into the spotlight: gold. Global investors have increased their positions in gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by $4.3 billion from May 14th, one day after the S&P 500 Index's 2.4% trade tension-driven drop, through June 20th.
Staycation Or Vacation: 5 Summer Investing Themes
With growing uncertainty ahead, Chris discusses ways to navigate markets as summer approaches. “Sell in May and go away” is an old maxim for investors. Evidence is mixed on its validity, but given this year’s rally, the temptation now is understandable, particularly given the recent volatility driven by renewed trade conflicts with China. Our take: sure, consider taking some profits and rotating into exposures that offer more resilience if volatility returns.
Staycation or vacation: 5 summer investing themes
"Sell in May and go away" is an old maxim for investors. Evidence is mixed on its validity, but given this year's rally, the temptation now is understandable, particularly given the recent volatility driven by renewed trade conflicts with China. Our take: sure, consider taking some profits and rotating into exposures that offer more resilience if volatility returns. Think of it as the investor version of a "staycation" an opportunity to catch up on chores. But overall, we would not abandon equities.
A Roadmap For Defensive Investing
Chris discusses defensive portfolio exposures that can create potential buffers to volatility, for when it reappears. While the 2019 market rebound has undone much of the damage from 2018's year-end drubbing, the brutal selloff offers a key reminder for investors about portfolio management, specifically the importance of having defensive exposures. The selloff from October 3rd to December 24th dragged the S&P 500 Index down by 20% and the Russell Small-cap index more than 24% (Source: Bloomberg).
A roadmap for defensive investing
While the 2019 market rebound has undone much of the damage from 2018's year-end drubbing, the brutal selloff offers a key reminder for investors about portfolio management, specifically the importance of having defensive exposures. The selloff from October 3 rd to December 24 th dragged the S&P 500 Index down by 20% and the Russell Small-cap index more than 24% (Source: Bloomberg).
Spring Forward: 5 Themes For The Coming Months
Chris explores five themes to keep investors springing forward, rather than falling back this season. Tired of winter? Never fear: Once again, spring is near. For all of us, it is a time of growth, renewal and restoration. For investors, it is also time to take stock of whether they are on course, or to identify potential storms that may lie ahead.
Spring forward: 5 themes for the coming months
Tired of winter? Never fear: Once again, spring is near. For all of us, it is a time of growth, renewal and restoration. For investors it is also time to take stock of whether they are on course, or to identify potential storms that may lie ahead. Although markets in 2019 have enjoyed a healthy start to the year, concerns over slowing growth, economic and earnings outlooks, and U.S.-China and European political risks are ever-present.
A Practical Guide To Investing Internationally
Chris discusses the case for international investing through a core-satellite approach with specific countries. Given the strong performance of U.S. stocks in recent years, it is no surprise that investors have some skepticism when it comes to international investing.
3 reasons to consider Chinese stocks
For those celebrating Chinese New Year, 2019 is the Year of the Pig, the 12 th of the 12-year cycle of animals that name the years. According to Chinese myth, the pig is the last zodiac sign on the calendar because he overslept and arrived late to the party in which the order of the zodiac was determined. Although I'm not Chinese, I'm still intrigued by how traditions that are thousands of years old can reverberate with contemporary events.
3 Reasons To Consider Chinese Stocks
With the Year of the Pig being celebrated as Chinese New Year, Chris discusses the case for Chinese equities. For those celebrating Chinese New Year, 2019 is the Year of the Pig, the 12th of the 12-year cycle of animals that name the years. According to Chinese myth, the pig is the last zodiac sign on the calendar because he overslept and arrived late to the party in which the order of the zodiac was determined.
2019 Around The World: A Survey Of Country Risks
As we approach 2019, country risks-and opportunities-are widespread. Chris brings some clarity to help set the stage. As my colleagues in the BlackRock Investment Institute make clear in the new 2019 outlook, markets are moving into a more challenging phase. We see slower global growth and corporate earnings in 2019, while the U.S. economy approaches the late stages of the business cycle.
Gridiron Action: 5 Ground Game Ideas For Investors
Recent market volatility has shaken confidence. Heading into year end, we identify 5 themes for investors to consider. The sharp sell-offs in the equity market seen in recent weeks are a reminder that markets share parallels with American football. Both reward measured ground games rather than betting on long bombs. Successful investing requires patience, discipline, and keeping the end goal in mind, despite the occasional setback.
Bolsonaro Wins In Brazil
Jair Bolsonaro won Brazil’s presidential elections on Sunday, October 28, 2018. The U.S. ETF Investment Strategy team explains the implications of the outcome. Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro has decisively won Brazil’s presidential election, gaining popular support for his plans to push on with economic reforms and restore law and order in Latin America’s largest economy.
Sticking With Technology Stocks: Quality Behind The Momentum
Despite recent volatility, the technology sector has meaningfully outperformed the market in 2018. Investors are now wondering whether the gains can continue. We discuss why technology stocks have the potential to withstand near-term volatility and deliver long-term returns.
Looking Past October's Tricks To November's Treats
Pay attention to these four industries heading into midterm elections. Investor angst over the sustainability of earnings growth and the impact of trade tensions has pummeled equity markets. The upcoming midterm elections and their aftermath represent another catalyst that should be on investors' radar, we believe. Taking a step back can be a good exercise.
Looking past October’s Tricks to November’s Treats
Investor angst over the sustainability of earnings growth and the impact of trade tensions has pummeled equity markets. The upcoming midterm elections and their aftermath represent another catalyst that should be on investors' radar, we believe. Taking a step back can be a good exercise.
Q4 2018 Outlook Implementation Guide
Wider range of growth outcomes: We see the steady global expansion rolling on, underpinned by above-trend U.S. growth. Yet, the range of potential economic outcomes is widening as the cycle matures. Stimulus-fueled surprises and productivity gains could boost growth and risk assets, whereas escalating trade disputes and rising price pressures could create downside risks.
Damage Done: The Dollar And Emerging Markets
The U.S. dollar’s rally, underpinned by strong U.S. growth expectations and widening interest rate differentials versus other economies, has the key driver of tighter global financial conditions. The dollar is a central transmission channel for financial conditions, as well as an important measure of risk appetite.
Brazil Votes: Bolsonaro Wins Big In Round 1; Falls Short Of Majority
Brazil held presidential elections on October 7, 2018. Since no candidate won an outright majority, a runoff will occur on October 28. The U.S. ETF Investment Strategy team explains the implications of the vote. Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro won a decisive lead in the first round of Brazil's presidential election, but fell short of the majority needed to avoid a runoff contest.
Going Global With Technology: Focus On EM Asia
Tech has been on a tear for the last couple of years. However, after a strong earnings-driven rally, investor focus has shifted to regulatory and concentration risks. Technology is a global industry with key firms around the globe. A region that is arguably underappreciated as a tech center offering potential opportunities for investors is emerging Asia.
The Case For Chinese Equities: A Shares Inclusion Update
Last year, Chinese equities were among the world’s best-performing assets. The MSCI China Index was up 54% in 2017, outpacing broader emerging markets, which were up 37%, and more than double the 22% return of the S&P 500 Index.1 Chinese equities have struggled year-to-date, with the MSCI China Index down -5.8%.
The Currency Conundrum: When To Hedge?
This year, the strong dollar has worsened international asset returns for U.S. investors. Chris discusses whether that means it makes sense to hedge currencies going forward. "To hedge or not to hedge?" That is the question many investors are asking this year, given the dollar's rally, which has eaten away at returns of international exposures for U.S. investors who did not hedge that currency impact.
The currency conundrum: When to hedge?
"To hedge or not to hedge?" That is the question many investors are asking this year, given the dollar's rally, which has eaten away at returns of international exposures for U.S. investors that did not hedge that currency impact. For example, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index is down around 12% this year (as of 9/11/08, according to Bloomberg). However, the MSCI Emerging Markets 100% USD Hedged Index is down less than half of this number with a -5.9% return.
Potential Benefits And Risks Of Preferred Stocks
Preferred stock is a special type of equity share class that shares some properties of both equity and debt instruments. The security lies in the middle of a company's capital structure - above common stock in the event of liquidation, but below traditional debt. This caveat presents a subordination risk that is priced into preferred stock's price and yield, which helps explain why preferred stock tends to yield higher than traditional bonds.
5 Back To School Themes For Markets
Chris Dhanraj and the ETF Investment Strategy team discuss five themes for investors to consider as we approach the end of summer. As summer nears its end and the kids head back to school, it is good time to take stock of where we are as investors as we head into the last few months of the year.
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This year marks the most meaningful change in interest rates since the financial crisis. As the Federal Reserve increases interest rates and ends largescale asset purchases in the United States, risk-free yields have increased. The current U.S. 2-year Treasury yield is greater than 95% of the curve just two years ago. The potential to earn attractive risk-free returns within short-maturity assets means that investors have a real alternative to earn yield without taking duration or equity risk.
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