You can see more when you’re on the leading edge
In our more than 20 years developing risk-managed, downside-first investment strategies, Frontier Asset Management has also developed our own way of viewing and evaluating the world around us. We share our knowledge and perspectives to help you make informed, well-rounded decisions for your clients and for your business.
Why active management is earning its keep
As indexes grow more concentrated in a handful of stocks, active managers like First Eagle Global are proving the value of true diversification.
The Download: 4Q 2022
Let’s start at the end. The end of zero percent interest rates, quantitative easing, Modern Monetary Theory, perpetually low inflation, profitless innovation leadership, global expansion, the peace dividend, and rampant speculation – and all these things are likely not coming back anytime soon. This unraveling has led to capital markets experiencing the worst loss for […]
Not ready to retire your trading finger?
Outsourcing unenjoyable or unprofitable tasks is a great way to free up time to focus on what you like doing most: spending time with clients. The average advisor spends 446 hours each year on investment management (from investment research to trading and implementation)[1], but if you aren’t ready to retire your investment research and trading […]
Market Commentary | December 19, 2022
As expected, the Federal Reserve raised rates last week for the seventh time this year, taking the target range to 4.25%-4.50% (the European Central Bank and the Bank of England also raised rates by 50 bps). While discussing recent inflation data, Chairman Powell acknowledged some improvement, but said that, “…it will take substantially more evidence […]
The great wealth transfer wave is coming
Millennials constitute about a quarter of the U.S. population. While many of them already have significant wealth, they collectively will also be inheriting trillions of dollars from their Baby Boomer parents in the years and decades ahead. For financial advisors’ practices to thrive, we think it’s essential to establish a strong connection to younger generations […]
Chart of the week: Bond returns in 2022, not just bad, but historically bad
With 2022 coming to end, market returns have many investors questioning one of the core diversification beliefs: the relationship between stocks and bonds. Many diversified portfolios are built upon the historical return pattern between stocks and bonds. The diversification tenet goes that if stocks are down, bonds can be the “ballast” to offset the equity […]
Talking finances with family this holiday? Start with values
Explore the significance of discussing family finances during the holiday season. Learn how focusing on values can guide conversations about investments, inheritance, and the legacy of a family’s wealth. Discover helpful do’s and don’ts for effective communication, and embrace the opportunity to pass down a legacy of financial responsibility and impact. Start the new year with open and respectful conversations about what truly matters to your family.
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Notes
Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Performance discussed represents total returns that include income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, but gross of advisory fees. Nothing presented herein is or is intended to constitute investment advice or recommendations to buy or sell any types of securities and no investment decision should be made based solely on information provided herein. There is a risk of loss from an investment in securities, including the risk of loss of principal. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and there can be no assurance that any specific investment will be profitable or suitable for an s investor’s financial situation or risk tolerance. Diversification and asset allocation do not ensure a profit or protect against a loss. All performance results should be considered in light of the market and economic conditions that prevailed at the time those results were generated. Before investing, consider investment objectives, risks, fees and expenses. Frontier may modify its process, opinions and assumptions at any time without notice as data is analyzed.
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