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.
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.
Someday You Will Be Loved?: Value’s Continued Malaise
We continue our unofficial summer series looking at the “left behind” portions of the global equity market (we began with a look at small caps and then international stocks) with a look at Value and its dismal relative performance versus the S&P 500 and Growth stocks.
Waiting on the World to Change
John Mayer’s “Waiting on the World to Change” is an apt soundtrack for international investors who have experienced a decade and a half of underperformance versus the U.S. markets and are waiting for signs of a turn in performance.
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
How the Build Back Better Act Proposals May Impact Your Estate Plan
President Biden and Democrats in Congress have been working on a $3.5 trillion spending and tax package, and the details are starting to be revealed. On September 15th, the House Ways and Means Committee voted to approve tax provisions to be included in the Build Back Better Act.
Details of Build Back America Act Have Begun to Leak Out
House Democrats have circulated initial proposals around tax policy changes that they want to include within the Build Back America Act, the massive tax-and-spending budget reconciliation bill that party leaders hope to move through the chamber in the coming weeks. Many of the proposals within the bill are what was expected in one form or another, but there are a few new wrinkles.
Setting Up the Next Generation for Wealth That Lasts
Parents frequently express concerns regarding passing wealth to the next generation, a concern backed by research — 70% of families lose their wealth by the second generation and ninety percent by the third.
Market Update on the World of Art, Watches and Collectible Cars
Hosted by Jeff Kobernick, the panelists reviewed the burgeoning non-fungible token (“NFT”) market, the “red-hot” market for new and used watches, and the world of new and used collectible cars.
Fireside Chat with Jamie Dinan and Marc Lasry
Hosted by Rob Sechan, panelists Jamie Dinan and Marc Lasry discussed markets, the uneven reopening of the economy,...
The Four Primary Estate Planning Issues We’re Tracking in 2021
In general, estate planning is not what people wake up and want to chat about. However, this year there is plenty of news around the changes to tax policy that should be motivating you to start the dialogue and/or get educated on how the changes may impact you and your family.
Fireside Chat: The Cryptocurrency Craze
Hosted by Rob Sechan, panelists Tom Lee and Anthony Scaramucci discussed an overview of the cryptocurrency market, the outlook for the market in 2021 and the future, as well as insights on how individual investors can gain exposure to this burgeoning asset class within their own portfolio.
What the “American Families Plan” Could Mean for You
A key focus of President Biden’s address to Congress last night was his proposed “American Families Plan.” Among many things, the plan includes new spending on what the administration describes as “human infrastructure” priorities.