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Watch out when value returns to favor
Growth has outperformed value for most of the past 10 years, but when value eventually takes back leadership, the reversal may end up being dramatic.
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There's still opportunity in U.S. large-cap growth stocks
U.S. large-cap growth stocks continue to present select opportunities across a wide range of sectors, says Wellington Management’s John A. Boselli, CFA.
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Using a 529 plan as an estate planning tool
A 529 college savings plan isn’t just a good investment for your beneficiary’s future, it can also be used as an estate planning tool for you.
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Market outlook: three key risks for 2020
Markets are exuding a sense of calm as we head into 2020. What are the key risks that investors could face in the year ahead? Read our latest market outlook.
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Will the uptick in global economic growth be sustained?
Global economic growth has accelerated for the first time in 24 months. What are the implications for equity investors? Gain insight from Wellington Management's John A. Boselli, CFA.
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The waiting game: the Fed signals it may keep rates steady through 2020
The U.S. Federal Reserve recently discussed its intention to hold interest rates steady through the end of 2020. Does the pause signal confidence in the U.S. economy? Or concerns about broader global tensions? We take a closer look.
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What do ETF investors really get with equal-weight investing strategies?
Equal-weight investing strategies for investing in stocks are often promoted as “smart beta” and a way to diversify, but is that really the case?
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Are certificates of deposit (CDs) the best place to park cash?
At first glance, CDs may look attractive to savers. Yet as the Fed cuts interest rates, yields are falling further. Other options—including short-term bond funds—may offer a more attractive way to put cash to work.
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Behavioral alpha: does more data equal better investment decisions?
Investors have access to unprecedented levels of information, but does all of this data actually improve our ability to make good investment decisions?
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Late-cycle investing: how to put excess cash to work
For investors worried about late-cycle markets and slow economic growth, balanced 60/40 portfolios may be an option for putting excess cash to work.
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