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.
Light My Fire: U.S. Equity Third Quarter Earnings Preview
The time to hesitate is through “Light My Fire” – The Doors As equity markets enter the final quarter of 2024, treading cautiously and digesting the best start to an election year on record, investors are hoping third-quarter earnings results will, as Jim Morrison...
Waiting for November: How Long Can the U.S. Labor Market Stay Resilient?
The first Friday of each month brings with it new information about the single most important piece of economic data anywhere in the world: the state of the U.S. labor market.
Livin’ on the Edge: Implications of Election 2024
In this piece, we’ll assess the state of the race, discuss the U.S. federal debt and deficit in the context of different political power sharing arrangements, and evaluate the candidates’ economic platforms.
Bound for the Floor: Recalibrating Fed Policy
Powell’s kick off to the recalibration cutting cycle and the questions that it raises highlight the incredibly Strange characteristics of this cycle overall. To begin a cutting cycle with a supersized, emergency-like cut when equity markets are at all-time highs, financial conditions are broadly easy, and total employment is at a record is a backdrop so unique that it is consistent with our Strange Landing expectations.
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.
Articles, Webinars & Media Appearances
A Letter from John Straus, Jr.
Contemplating incapacity and death is not pleasant and often results in procrastination of many planning related topics. However, unexpected events like these highlight the imperative nature of end-of-life planning.
Diving Deep into International Equities
For a considerable time, international stocks have been kicked to the side by the market’s infatuation with U.S. large-cap technology companies. International markets represent 194 countries, are responsible for over 84% of global GDP, comprise over 95% of the world’s population, and account for roughly 40% of the world equity market capitalization.
Private Credit & Asset Allocations
When considering the range of possibilities in private credit—primarily those in the private sector via investment funds as opposed to traditional banking channels — it’s beneficial to understand why companies are choosing to remain private and why access to traditional bank capital has become more challenging.
CNBC Appearance: “Keep long-term goals in sight,” says NewEdge Wealth’s Cameron Dawson, CFA®
Cameron Dawson, NewEdge Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, joins CNBC’s “Closing Bell” to discuss the market seasonality and market laggards.
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.
Second Half 2023 Outlook: The Imagination for Reality
We started 2023 with a mantra from Goethe: “Enjoy what you can, endure what you must.” After a roaring rally in equities and a much-improved showing from fixed income compared to 2022’s weakness, 2023 has been a year of far more enjoyment than enduring.
CNBC Appearance: “Optimism around A.I. is one of the things driving the market higher,” says NewEdge Wealth’s Cameron Dawson
Cameron Dawson, Chief Investment Officer, recently joined CNBC’s “Closing Bell’ to discuss the recession risk from rising rates, the recent market rally, and more.
Diversity in Teams Drives Diversity in Outcomes
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.
CNBC Appearance: “Tech valuations disconnecting from interest rates,” says NewEdge Wealth’s Rob Sechan
Rob Sechan, Co-Founder and CEO, joins ‘Halftime Report’ to discuss trimming positions of Nvidia and Palo Alto Networks, risk associated with AI investments, and how the market is factoring in Fed rate changes.