Does the conventional wisdom about winning cyclicals always play out?
As advisors anticipate the impact of the new Fed rate-cut cycle on client portfolios, many will probably rely on the conventional wisdom that cyclicals are likely to benefit the most.
History offers some noncommittal clues to how long the market might run before declining after first Fed cut.
By focusing on credit quality, advisors can keep risk to a minimum.
Helpful diversification and relative stability, along with good, reliable income can be found in utilities.
Structured/buffered products give clients peace of mind, but it comes at the cost of substantially lower net returns.
The summer upswing coincides with that of a confluence of long-term growth patterns.
Smaller TARP companies have trouble getting investors' attention amid the loud buzz of big tech names.
Even if a recession sets in, well-positioned builders are likely to generate profits through next year and beyond.
The best way for advisors to address this kind of gloom is to use a substantive approach.