“Fast Money” trader Tim Seymour wants to help investors avoid common money traps that could leave them exposed to losses, particularly in a volatile market. He is out with a shortlist of four tips to deliver some peace of mind when things are going south. Tip No. 1: Don’t have more money in the market…
Steve Eisman of “The Big Short” fame has a message for investors: Don’t be a hero because there’s more market downside ahead. Eisman, who’s known for successfully betting against the housing market ahead of the 2008 financial crisis, warns Wall Street isn’t done discounting worst-case scenarios tied to President Donald Trump’s tariffs. “The issue is…
It’s milestone month for the exchange-traded fund industry. Actively managed ETFs now have more than $1 trillion in assets under management, according to independent research firm ETFGI. That’s roughly the market cap of Berkshire Hathaway, Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product and the value of 121 New York Yankees franchises. The ETF Store’s Nate Geraci thinks…
Market uncertainty should “peak” around the Wednesday tariff deadline, according to Evercore ISI. In a note this week, Julian Emanuel wrote investors should resist tariff angst and accumulate stocks. “All you need is a little less uncertainty,” the firm’s senior managing director said Monday on CNBC’s “Fast Money.” Emanuel compares the market pessimism to the…
An expired patent — previously held by Vanguard — may spark a shake-up in the exchange-traded fund industry. Wall Street saw the patent as critical to Vanguard’s success because it saved an enormous amount of money in taxes. Now, the firm’s ETF competitors could get a chance to use it, too. “It’s really a game changer,” BNY…
Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson sees a meaningful rotation back into U.S. stocks, and he sees one beaten-up group as a winner. “It started out with a low-quality rally, which is what we expect – meaning a short squeeze,” the firm’s chief investment officer told CNBC’s “Fast Money” on Monday. “Then, what we noticed is the…
Investors may want to get back to the basics when it comes to navigating the stock market volatility. According to F/m Investments CEO Alex Morris, they should consider increasing their exposure to bonds. “Particularly on the short end of the curve … there’s a lot of safe haven to be had there,” Morris said on…
Goldman Sachs Asset Management is trying to serve more investors looking for downside protection from market turmoil. Bryon Lake helped the firm launch its newest buffer exchange-traded fund this month: the Goldman Sachs U.S. Large Cap Buffer 3 ETF. “I’m an investor. You’re an investor. The folks watching are investors, and there’s an incredible amount…
They’re generally reserved for the ultrawealthy and financial institutions. But the exchange-traded fund industry is looking to give retail investors more access to alternative investments including private credit. BondBloxx’s Joanna Gallegos thinks it’s a great idea despite the asset class’ reputation for charging high fees and academic research that have shown sluggish returns. Her firm…
Investors may want to reduce their exposure to the world’s largest emerging market. Perth Tolle, who’s the founder of Life + Liberty Indexes, warns China’s capitalism model is unsustainable. “I think the thinking used to be that their capitalism would lead to democracy,” she told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” this week. “Economic freedom is a necessary, but not sufficient…
