Latest Investments & Planning Insights

Weekly Edge

At the end of the trading week, the team at NewEdge Wealth publishes its commentary on the week that was, as well as some insights into what it means for clients looking ahead.

Eye of the Hurricane?

he U.S. economy sustained a significant shock on Liberation Day, one that has already shown up clearly in consumer and business survey data. We now brace for the impact on corporate earnings and real economic activity, assuming the tariffs are not withdrawn in the interim.

An Ode to Maybe

Harry Truman once asked to be sent a one-armed economist, frustrated with the profession’s propensity to condition every assessment with “on the one hand this… while on the other hand that…”.

High Yield on the Highway to the Danger Zone?

While equity investors have not yet seen downward GDP revisions as a reason to turn cautious (likely because they also brighten hopes for rate cuts), corporate credit spreads are now several months removed from their 2-year lows. We are becoming concerned that High Yield credit, in particular, may be on the “Highway to the Danger Zone”.

New Dawn Fades

For the first time in over twelve months, U.S. GDP forecasts for 2024 have been trimmed, and with these cuts the “new dawn” has faded for continued growth acceleration in the U.S.

Wealth Strategy

A successful wealth strategy process benefits from a team of advisors, collectively focused on the goals specific to your family. Below are some of the insights and strategies the team at NewEdge has published on what it means to have a wealth strategy, rather than a simple financial plan.

Financial Models vs. Reality: Is Your Wealth Strategy Built to Last?

You’ve spent years earning and growing your wealth, but will your wealth strategy stand the test of time? Financial models guide crucial investment decisions—from portfolio allocation to long-term planning—yet they’re only as reliable as the assumptions and expertise behind them. Like any roadmap, a financial model provides direction but mindlessly following it without adaptation can lead you right off a cliff when conditions change.

|Apr 30, 2025

Home is Where the Domicile Is

Because state tax laws vary widely, individuals often seek to reduce their tax burden by changing their domicile to a more tax-friendly state. This requires a careful balancing act of physical presence, legal documentation and a clear intent to make a new state one's permanent home.

|Feb 21, 2025

California Wildfire Disaster Relief

As part of a coordinated effort with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Internal Revenue Service announced Saturday, January 11, 2025, tax relief for individuals and businesses in southern California impacted by the wildfires and wind.

Jan 13, 2025

Articles, Webinars & Media Appearances

2023 Mid-Year Outlook

2023 Mid-Year Outlook

Chief Investment Officer, Cameron Dawson, CFA®, was joined by NewEdge Wealth’s Ben Emons, Jay Peters, CFA®, and Maxwell Snyder. Together, they discussed equities, fixed income, and alternative investments in the ever-evolving economic landscape of 2023.

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Diverse Teams Create Diverse Results

Diverse Teams Create Diverse Results

From policy to culture, diversity plays a significant role in attracting talented, creative, and innovative people from across the globe. NewEdge Wealth is purposeful in building teams that are reflective of the world that we live in and the clients we serve. As we always have room to grow, we encourage our peers to do the same.

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Insights on China with Kyle Bass

Insights on China with Kyle Bass

NewEdge Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Cameron Dawson, is joined by Conservation Equity Management’s Co-Founder and CEO, Kyle Bass, as the two discuss rising tensions between the U.S. and China.

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