Best Blogs of the Week

Best Blogs of the Week

Posted by Anu Heda on Nov 17, 2014, in Best Blogs of the Week , tagged with , ,

Four interesting posts this week

  • BlackRock – Interesting quick-hit on the impact of lower, global oil prices
  • Russell – New (to me) approach to thinking about LDI
  • Russell – Easy-to-digest data on diversifying through commodities
  • Vanguard – These posts grow a little tiresome; the authors points related to active nature of factor selection in smart beta resonates with me

Best Blogs of the Week

Posted by Anu Heda on Nov 03, 2014, in Best Blogs of the Week , tagged with , ,

Three posts of note this week.

  • Columbia – Helpful post on the implications related to a stronger dollar.
  • M&G – For FAs that look at key market indicators, this is a helpful post (and chart really) on US consumer confidence.
  • Putnam – The blog is definitely a place to share innovative concepts and theories. I can’t recall a single thought leadership piece calling for this diversifier.

 

Best Blogs of the Week

Posted by Anu Heda on Oct 27, 2014, in Best Blogs of the Week , tagged with , , ,

Four compelling posts covering two weeks here. Interesting to see the diversity; one post (from Vanguard) speaking very directly to advanced portfolio construction concerns, while another post (from Natixis) speaking directly to the need for end-investor education on alternatives.

  • AllianceBernstein – Nice post on fixed income with clear directives
  • Natixis – Post provides good information on alternatives that could be helpful to any FA inclined to use alternatives
  • Russell – Useful post on current market conditions
  • Vanguard – This post discusses the potential fallacy of when to use index and when not to

Best Blogs of the Week

Posted by Anu Heda on Oct 14, 2014, in Best Blogs of the Week , tagged with ,

Hope it was an enjoyable Columbus Day for all. Two posts this week, including another asset manager new to the Best…

  • M&G – Nice post relating IMF decisions on the global investment landscape
  • Russell – Excellent post incorporating the behavioral finance tenets