The MLP Sector, primarily comprised of oil & gas infrastructure companies, has lost significant value over the last six months. It has underperformed the S&P 500 by more than 20% and is now at the cheapest level in the five years relative to the high-yield market.
(BLOG) The Week in Pictures: March 26th, 2018
Please click on the above image for access to March 26th edition of The Week in Pictures. Charts include: Small Cap Equities Impact of Tax Reform TED Spread Impact of China Tariffs FX Highs & Lows US Investment Grade Credit FANG Valuations Yield Curve Flattening European Bond Yields Commodity Returns
(FORBES) Does The Spike In LIBOR Signal The Next Financial Crisis?
There are serious signs of stress in the US money markets. Commercial paper and LIBOR spreads have soared over the last couple of months to the highest levels since the 2008 financial crisis. The difference between LIBOR and OIS, a popular gauge of distress in the banking sector, has widened to 0.57% today from 0.10% just …
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(FORBES) A Risk-Free Way To Improve Your Portfolio Return
If you are like most investors, you probably have some extra cash sitting in your brokerage account. The cash may come from interest or dividends and may be considered temporary, it may be a result of a short-term asset allocation decisions, or it could be a strategic allocation to get exposure to fluctuating money market …
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(FORBES) A Positive Surprise For Emerging Markets
Many eyes are watching emerging markets economies. The economies of countries such as China, Thailand, and South Korea, along with their stock markets, soared last year and are outpacing developed markets so far in 2018. Click here to read the entire article on Forbes
(FORBES) The Truth About Mnuchin And The Bond Market
U.S. Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin, appeared on CNBC last Friday to talk about a variety of different issues. He spoke about the new trade tariffs, national security, and, of course, he faced the inevitable questions on interest rates. Click here to read the entire article on Forbes
(FORBES) Highs & Lows: 5 Lesser-Known Markets Hitting Extremes
The S&P 500. Bitcoin. The VIX Index. Most investors are aware of these markets and indicators that they are stretching to record levels. It is an environment ripe with optimism (some say speculation), impacting all asset classes in all geographies. Equities and bitcoin dominate the headlines, but there are other developments in the financial markets …
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(LinkedIn) So you think your bond index is passive? Think again.
Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose. The more things change, the more they stay the same. While the saying is true for many narratives about financial markets, it does not apply to investing in passive equity and fixed income indices. Many investors view their passive exposure as “constant and consistent risk.”
(FORBES) Local Currency EM Bonds: An Asset Class Where Knowledge Is King And Lady Luck Is Queen
Investing in emerging market local currency bonds is not easy. To be successful it requires delicately balancing exposures to credit, interest rates and currency movement. Click here to read the entire post on Forbes
(FORBES) Thanksgiving For Investors: Finally Getting Paid To Own Safe Assets
Investors have a lot to be thankful for this year. Those who own risk assets are particularly happy. 2017, at least so far, has made many investors look smart: if you were invested in a diversified portfolio, chances are you are quite pleased with yourself. Click here to read the entire article on Forbes
