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The Results Of Women's Money Management Roles May Defy Expectations |
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012 16:24
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Tags: asset management | investor behavior | research
Women traditionally are thought to be more conservative in managing money. But a recent survey says that women banking executives are taking more risks than their male counterparts.
In the increased focus on equal treatment and equal pay between men and women, little attention has been pxaid to how women and men function differently in similar roles. The authors of a Bundesbank research report are saying political forces in Europe should take these different role performances to heart in formulating public policy.
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The risk taking isn’t limited to women. Younger people in executive roles also took more risks, while adding Ph.D.s to the mix made management teams more conservative.
The report examined banking roles based on gender, age, and education from 1994 to 2010. Many of the findings were attributed to different levels of experience and also different levels of education. People of both genders who had Ph.D.’s were more inclined to be sophisticated risk managers than those with less education and less experience.
What this implies about American women in executive positions is unclear since the report was based on European banks. A similar report conducted on women in management positions across the globe would have greater impact.
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Cross-Border Investing Can Trigger Tricky Cost-Basis Reporting |
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Thursday, March 15, 2012 14:24
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Tags: Internal Revenue Service | international equities | mutual funds
One of the easiest ways for investors to gain international investment exposure is through mutual funds and ETFs. Determining cost basis for reporting and tax purposes can be tricky. Rules for determining cost bases are different in each country. Then currency fluctuations can change cost basis entirely.
Technology may once again be to the rescue. Programs are being created which automatically note each country’s cost basis rules. These programs can determine the cost basis of various investments based on those rules, then take into account the possibly change in currency valuation. This diffuses the current accounting nightmare and lowers costs, enabling investors to tap into higher returning foreign markets.
Funds may have their own systems for calculating cost basis and may allow individual broker-dealers to use their own brands. A broker-dealer accesses the system through a website, then can choose its own ETN (electronic trading network) to execute the trade. The trade is paid for in local currency, and is settled through the clearing firm. Trades profits and losses are reported to the IRS every six months.
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Think The European Debt Crisis Doesn't Affect Your Clients? Think Again. |
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Monday, March 05, 2012 15:39
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Tags: European debt | global investing | investment strategies
A recent survey conducted by Spectrem compares how mass affluent and high net worth investors rank the impact of the European debt crisis on their portfolios. Last week’s downgrading of Greek debt by Moody’s to the lowest possible status may start a new contagion as other countries debt ratings come under review.
Despite the fact that the Dow is surging past the 13,000 mark, the weight of the European crisis still looms. The globalized marketplace no longer simply means that what happens in American markets will spread to other markets across the globe; it also means that whatever happens in global markets will affect American markets.
So, even if investors decide to pull or lighten up on their international holdings, the European markets will still have an impact on investment strategies. Advisors today have no choice but to stay current on what is happening in both domestic and global markets for the good—or ill—of their client portfolios. If you're a private wealth advisor, please join Advisors4Advisors (A4A) to get its full benefits. Register now, and we will donate $20 of our $60 membership fee to Bubbles The Clown’s financial literacy program, and you can post an icon on your website saying you support Bubbles' 501(c)3 charitable organization. Plus, get other membership benefits, including: - Analysis daily of issues affecting advisors
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India's Stock Market Has Entered Bull Market Territory As Emerging Economies Rebound |
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Monday, February 27, 2012 13:50
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Tags: emerging markets | ETFs China and Brazil have been getting most of the publicity of late, but investors can look toward India for some major momentum.
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India’s stock market has soared 20% since December, as concern over inflation eases and domestic spending rises.
Since 1986, the average bull market in India gained 111%, and the average duration of a bull market was 394 days, according to ETF Trends. The country has seen average annual economic growth of 9% over the past 10 years.
Major ETFs that focus on India include iShares S&P Nifty Fifty Index Fund (INDY), PowerShares India (PIN), WisdomTree India Earnings (EPI), and India Small-Cap Index ETF (SCIF).
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Growth, Valuation Continue To Make Emerging Markets A Favored Investment Opportunity |
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Friday, February 24, 2012 00:51
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Tags: emerging markets | stocks | world economy A 20% drop in valuation levels late last year has left emerging-market equities at attractive prices compared with other equity classes.
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Despite concerns about slowing growth and potential volatility, emerging markets are promising this year for investors who stay focused on high-quality, well-valued companies spanning the capitalization spectrum, Invesco says.
“As we enter 2012, the MSCI Emerging Market Index has recently lagged other indexes (declining roughly 18% over the past 12 months), providing what we believe to be a compelling investment opportunity,” writes Invesco’s Ingrid Baker for Advisor Perspectives.
Emerging markets offer opportunities for growth, higher returns and diversification benefits, she says, based on favorable demographic trends, growth prospects and valuations.
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