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A Fix for the VIX?
by Thomas Lee, Chief Investment Officer, Equities and Derivatives
July 18, 2018
Amid questions about manipulation, the Cboe Volatility Index—the “fear gauge”—is making a few changes. Will they instill more confidence? We look at what to expect—and what it might mean for investors.
Are You Prepared for Unexpected Inflation?
by Greg Liebl, Senior Investment Strategist
July 25, 2018
Is inflation still in check? Check. But is it up? Yup. If it spikes unexpectedly, is your portfolio prepared to ride out the turbulence? We look at one asset class that may help diversify your holdings, reduce risk, and soothe the sting of unanticipated inflation.
Is Saudi Arabia an Emerging Market? MSCI Says Yes.
by Tim Atwill, Head of Investment Strategy (emeritus)
August 15, 2018
Next year Saudi Arabia will graduate to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, skipping the Frontier Markets Index entirely. It’s surprising, but it’s not the only surprising thing about the desert kingdom’s markets.
Is High Tracking Error a Bad Thing?
by Rey Santodomingo, Managing Director, Investment Strategy (emeritus)
September 12, 2018
What is tracking error, and is high tracking error always bad? Find out how the formula works and why the degree of acceptable tracking error is a personal choice.
Ch-Ch-Changes: GICS Sectors Are Evolving—Will It Affect Your Portfolio?
by Tim Atwill, Head of Investment Strategy (emeritus)
September 26, 2018
S&P and MSCI are about to migrate a number of companies to new categories in their widely used GICS sector methodology. Why? And who will—and won’t—be affected?
How Do Options Work? An Illustrated Guide
by Thomas Lee, Chief Investment Officer, Equities and Derivatives
December 5, 2018
You’ve heard of options, but what exactly are they? Puts and calls may seem complicated, but they don’t have to be intimidating. Here’s a plain-English explanation.
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