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.
Heartbreaker
It’s never fun to write about disappointment on Valentine’s Day, but Pat Benatar would agree that this week’s inflation data was more “love taker” than “dream maker”.
Surprise Surprise
It would be wonderful to live in the cozy world of only-happy Surprise Surprise, but the reality in 2025 is likely to be far more balanced between potential positive and negative surprises coming out of DC.
With or Without You
While Tech stocks came close to making a 10% correction last week, many of the sectors that lagged last year (yes, even international stocks) were among the leaders. With growth, led by personal consumption and a strong labor market, still solid heading into 2025, investors may be remembering the lead single from U2’s 1987 classic, The Joshua Tree, as they ask whether they can live “With or Without” the AI trade.
The Reason
Overall, we do not see economic growth giving the Fed The Reason to cut rates in the near term, with the U.S. economy exhibiting much more resilience to short term interest rates this cycle. But given the wild cards of President Trump’s second term and the funding challenges of the Treasury, we expect to see continued jawboning around a desired path forward for Fed policy, even if growth remains resilient.
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
Quality-Focused Investing at NewEdge Wealth
Quality investing can offer tax-efficient returns powered by resilient compound earnings growth. In this piece, we will dive into the rationale behind investing in quality companies, detail how we identify these companies, and illustrate how our approach can be beneficial for long-term investors.
CNBC Appearance: “Recession may not hit until the end of the first half of 2024,” says NewEdge Wealth’s Cameron Dawson, CFA®
Cameron Dawson, Chief Investment Officer, joins CNBC’s closing bell to discuss markets, the economic reports from this week, and what it means for the fall season.
CNBC Appearance: Rob Sechan’s take on the latest job reports and the path ahead for your money.
Rob Sechan, CEO and Co-Founder, joins CNBC’s “Halftime Report” to discuss his take on the latest job reports, the path ahead for your money, the best place to be right now, and more.
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.