Women live longer than men, typically earn less over a lifetime and can expect to be solely responsible for their finances in their later years, yet many are uncomfortable doing so. What are the best strategies for women to overcome these challenges and fulfill their priorities? Evercore Wealth Management’s Jewelle Bickford explains how she empowers women clients to take charge of their financial futures.
BICKFORD: EMPOWERING WOMEN FINANCIALLY
TRENNERT: UNAPPRECIATED BULL MARKET
Despite the fact that we have had an almost uninterrupted bull market for the last 6 years, investors have remained largely unconvinced, favoring bonds over stocks by an overwhelming margin. Are the best years of the bull market now behind us? Are equity markets becoming too volatile and risky to navigate safely? This week’s guest doesn’t think so. Financial Thought Leader, Jason Trennert, Chief Investment Strategist of Strategas Research Partners explains why US stocks are still a good deal for investors.
TRENNERT: UNAPPRECIATED BULL MARKET
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FOCUS ON COMPANIES WITH FINANCIAL STRENGTH
FOCUS ON COMPANIES WITH FINANCIAL STRENGTH Entering a period of increased volatility Many companies have taken on large amounts of debt to take advantage of low interest rates IMF warning of rising corporate failures 3 U.S. COMPANIES SEEN AS BETTER CREDITS THAN U.S. TREASURYS (as of 10/1/15 – Lower 5-year CDS spreads than […]
GAFFNEY: CONTRARIAN BOND INVESTING
Contrary to most forecasts, award winning portfolio manager Kathleen Gaffney sees a brighter growth outlook in China, the U.S. and much of the world, and is finding unusual bargains in battered areas like energy and commodities. On this week’s WEALTHTRACK, Gaffney explains why she is investing in unpopular places in her Eaton Vance Bond Fund.
THINK LIKE A CONTRARIAN, IN AT LEAST A SMALL PORTION OF YOUR PORTFOLIO
THINK LIKE A CONTRARIAN, IN AT LEAST A SMALL PORTION OF YOUR PORTFOLIO Individual investors have flexibility to buy small positions in targeted ETFs and mutual funds Energy, emerging markets and gold are unpopular sectors now Watch the related WEALTHTRACK episode.