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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.

Jump Scares for Halloween

“Everyone’s entitled to one good scare.” – Rounding up the Latest Economic News It’s officially November. The trick-or-treating is over, and the days of noshing on leftover candy have begun. As investors, the past several weeks made us feel a bit like a group of...

How it Ends: A Decade of Low Returns?

Last week, Goldman Sachs’ Portfolio Strategy Research team caused quite a stir when they evoked DeVotchka’s 2004 indie hit “How It Ends” (without lyrics the song is titled “The Winner Is” and provides the contemplative backdrop for the dysfunctional and endearing indie film Little Miss Sunshine. Take this as a sign to go ahead and eat the ice cream.)

Famous Last Words

If there is a GOAT (Greatest of All Time) title for “Famous Last Words” in financial market valuations, it has to go to Irving Fisher, who infamously quipped in 1929 that “stock prices have reached what looks like a permanently high plateau.” Of course, we know what happened after this not-so-reassuring statement: the Dow plunged 89% and took 25 years to make a new high.

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.

Maximizing College Savings with 529 Plans

Maximizing College Savings with 529 Plans

To address concerns around leftover funds and to expand upon the potential avenues for funding and utilizing 529 plans efficiently, we have compiled this report to delve into potentially optimal strategies for high-net-worth investors to leverage 529 plans effectively.

The Keys to the Castle – Buying a Home

The Keys to the Castle – Buying a Home

Embarking upon the process of buying a home can be both a daunting task and an exciting one. During the home-buying process, most people focus primarily, or at least initially, on how much “house” they can afford.