Investors may want to start preparing now to earn lower yields on their cash. With the Federal Reserve signaling it could cut interest rates in September, Pimco’s Jerome Schneider sees a major disadvantage in holding on to cash as money market yields come down. “You’re finding yourself moving from a 5% risk-free rate to a … Read more
From New York to London to Tokyo, if there’s one similarity among the world’s equity markets it’s this: record highs.Of the world’s 20 largest stock markets, 14 have hit all-time highs recently. The MSCI ACWI Index, which tracks developed and emerging markets, has been on a record-breaking run, setting another new high on Friday. In … Read more
While some investors are concerned that exchange-traded funds with options overlays could limit returns, experts see a key benefit at play. Morgan Stanley’s global head of ETFs Tony Rochte suggests that hedging strategies like options â serving as a bet against a fund’s equity position â also protect against significant losses. “They might be capped … Read more
Many investors have kept money in fixed income products this year amid high rates and sticky inflation, but two experts suggest it’s time to revisit the popular allocation strategies. A cooler-than-expected CPI print in October gave a hopeful indication that the Federal Reserve is nearing the end of its interest rate hiking campaign. According to … Read more