August 2011

Successful investors accept volatility as a reality of owning stocks and adjust their behavior to fit the market, not the other way around. Here are a few practical suggestions to help your clients gain perspective. Read the Full Article in … Continue reading

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Imagine a cross-country car race that starts in downtown Manhattan during rush hour. One racer sees bicycle messengers speeding by in the stop-and-go traffic. Becoming impatient, he jumps out of his car, trading it for a bicycle. Once out of … Continue reading

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The Market Barometer remained normal. Broad markets declined with the average US active equity fund underperforming, while the average International active equity fund outperformed. The average US active equity fund generated a -2.6% return, while the average International active equity … Continue reading

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Indexing is overly hyped, and skilled stock pickers will prevail. Conventional wisdom suggests that hiring an active equity manager is a fool’s errand. I once believed this too, as did many of my academic contemporaries enamored with an elegant yet … Continue reading

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