Category: Stocks and Bonds

  • SRI Research Prize Winner: Impact Investing “Supply” Failing to Meet Demand

    The SRI Conference Announces Moskowitz Prize Winner: Study Shows Europe’s Demand for Impact Funds Over Traditional Investments Three Times Higher Than in North America DENVER, CO. AND BERKELEY, CA (November 10, 2016) — The demand for impact investing alternatives is outstripping the available supply of such choices for investors, according to a new study awarded…

  • World Out Of Whack: Military Miscalculations

    When it comes to the stock and bond markets, the mandate’s pretty simple. Deny, then inflate another bubble. The central banks will continue to do this until the market takes their ability to do so away. It’s going to be quite something to witness. What about geopolitics, though? This is a bit trickier to determine,…

  • California marijuana legalization may spark a historic rally in marijuana stocks.

    Marijuana stocks are really starting to light up. Over the past few months many weed stocks have seen their share prices more than double. Some are even up more than 1,000% – in just the last few months. The reason is quite simple: California Legalization. Game changing legislation looks like a sure fire bet in…

  • Fin.Tips backs calls to boost financial education across the world

    Many adults around the world struggle to perform basic financial calculations and understand how investment works studies show. Personal financial advice platform Fin.Tips is backing calls to boost financial education around the world and help individuals and families get a better grasp on their money and how they can make it work for them. An…

  • What’s Next for Investing?

    What’s Next for Investing? SRI Conference Kicks-Off the Morning After Presidential Election; Among Key Topics: Post-Vote Analysis, Clean Energy, LGBTQ Rights, Shareowner Advocacy. DENVER (October 12, 2016) — In about a month, the largest and longest-running annual conference for responsible investors will convene in Denver. The annual SRI Conference – on Sustainable, Responsible, Impact Investing…

  • Not Your Parents’ ESG Strategy

    Restricting and Screening are a Thing of the Past – ESG Now about Integration Historically, impact investing has been associated with a much longer time period, lower liquidity, and potentially lower market returns. Mary Jane McQuillen, Portfolio Manager at ClearBridge Investments, recently participated in an AssetTV Master Class countering those outdated beliefs. This is a…

  • Gold and Bonds

    Market dislocations occur when financial markets, operating under stressful conditions, experience large widespread asset mispricing. Welcome to this week’s edition of “World Out Of Whack” where every Wednesday Capitalist Exploits take time out of their day to applaud insanity, laugh, poke fun at and present to you absurdity in global financial markets in all it’s glorious insanity.…

  • How Financial Advisors And Clients Both Miss Out On A Significant Opportunity

    Imagine a person who has invested a hefty sum of money and is in dire need of assistance managing that investment. And imagine that person’s financial advisor saying he or she can do little or nothing to help. For many Americans who are saving for retirement, that scenario is a reality. “A huge chunk of…

  • Why Being Friends With Your Broker Could Cost You Money

    Building a trusting relationship with a financial professional is important because you’ll be sharing information about your assets and income, and you’ll want to feel confident when acting on any advice you receive. But be wary of becoming too close, says Dennis Notchick, an Investment Advisor and Certified Financial Planner with Safeguard Investment Advisory Group…