February 2012

Athena Perspectives – February 2012

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Andrew

The Market Barometer remains normal. The S&P 500 rose 4.5% in January while the international MSCI EAFE Index moved higher with a 5.3% increase for the month. Average US active equity fund returns posted a 5.7% gain while international active … Continue reading →

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Financial Planning: Demystifying Volatility

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Andrew

In these volatile times, many investors are receptive to volatility reduction products. However, research conducted by ICON Advisers President Craig Callahan and C. Thomas Howard, professor of finance at the University of Denver and co-founder of ICON affiliate AthenaInvest, has … Continue reading →

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