While investors may express commitment to a long-term view, all too often volatility can have a negative impact on behavior and turn potential gains into losses. This common response to uncertainty is demonstrated clearly in DALBAR’s 2012 Quantitative Analysis of … Continue reading
Market volatility was cited by 79% of financial advisors as the biggest challenge for investors during 2012, according to a survey conducted by Putnam. It’s easy to see why. Stock market volatility has been much higher since the 2007 subprime … Continue reading
Investors tend to have weaker stomachs during rocky markets, says Jeff Knight, Head of Global Asset Allocation for Putnam Investments, so having an easy way to compare investments on a risk-and-return basis can help them take emotion out of portfolio … Continue reading
“Investors in the energy space would be well-served to try on the thinking caps of the companies that are investing capital directly in the sector — the integrated oil, exploration and production, refining, drilling, and oilfield services companies. These companies … Continue reading
Are you living in a high-tax state? Financial planners suggest that finding the ideal retirement spot means weighing a number of pros and cons about each state. This interactive graphic shows how your state stacks up on taxes and other … Continue reading
