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.
Time to Party Like It’s 1995?
U.S. politics has been delivering more twists and turns lately than even the most melodramatic arc on The West Wing. And yet, diversified investors have come through the chaotic headlines mostly intact.
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.
Articles, Webinars & Media Appearances
The Ten Surprises of 2022
The definition of a “surprise” is an event that the average investment professional would assign a one-out-of-three chance of taking place, but these are events Blackstone believes are probable, having a better than 50% chance of occurring.
Fearless Women: Women in the Arts
Susan Kim, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at NewEdge Wealth leads a discussion with Amelia Manderscheid, Vice President and Senior Director in Contemporary Art of Bonhams, Lara A. Björk, Founder of Von Rudebeck Art Advisory, and Lori Hotz, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Lobus.
Estate Planning Your Child Needs Once They Turn 18
You may still consider your 18-year-old a child, but to the world, they are an adult. As your child graduates from high school and heads out into the newfound ventures of adulthood, it’s important to consider the legal implications that arise when they legally become an adult.
2022 Market Outlook with Tom Lee
Tom Lee, Managing Partner and Head of Research at Fundstrat Global Advisors and NewEdge Wealth’s CEO and Co-Founder, Rob Sechan discuss key economic and market themes which will likely impact investors in the coming year.
2021 Year-End Planning Checklist
As we head into the new year, now is the time to take stock and assess whether your wealth strategy utilizes the appropriate strategies to address the current tax law, soaring market returns, and any changes to your goals or family circumstances.
President Biden will Renominate Powell as Federal Reserve Chair
It was announced this morning that President Biden will renominate Jerome Powell as the Federal Reserve chair. He will also elevate Fed Governor, Lael Brainard, to vice chair of the Fed.
Build Back Better Act: What to Know and What to Consider for Your Retirement Plan
On November 2nd, 2021, Congress released the most recent tax provisions for the Build Back Better Act, including several proposed changes to retirement plans. Amongst the changes are those that directly target contributions to retirement accounts with large balances, limit future Roth Conversions and potentially eliminate the Backdoor Roth IRA strategy.
Build Back Better Act: What’s Out, What’s Still In, and What’s New
After months of negotiations between moderate and progressive Democrats, on November 2, 2021, Congress released the latest version of the Build Back Better Act for the $1.75 trillion social and climate spending bill.
An Insider’s Look at China: What’s Really Happening on the Mainland
With all the noise out of China, we turned to a panel of seasoned Chinese investors to hear their insights and share with us how they’re investing.