Latest Investments & Planning Insights
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.
Chicken Fried
Speculative, revenue-less stocks are surging in 2025. Learn about the “chicken fried” rally that shows why quality matters.
Livin’ on a Prayer
This week we are revisiting the small and mid-cap U.S. equity segment, dissecting recent performance trends and analyzing what are, once again, lofty expectations for profit growth in the coming calendar year.
Golden Eye
Another week, and another new all-time high. No, not for the S&P 500 (this time), but for gold.
Such Great Heights
High valuations have been a source of persistent consternation to investors looking at S&P 500 price levels.
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.
Articles, Webinars & Media Appearances
Bloomberg Appearance: “If you’re looking into the bond market right now, you have to do it with open eyes,” says Brian Nick of NewEdge Wealth.
Brian Nick, Managing Director, Head of Portfolio Strategy at NewEdge Wealth, warns that U.S. economic growth is weakening fast, making equity market gains harder to justify and bond markets more uncertain.
Mid-Year Outlook: The Summer of Mudd
Here we are already, a blink away from the beginning of July, and the year has positively flown by.
Investors have certainly had to stomach bouts of high volatility caused by these “interesting” times, but for all the chop and churn, returns have actually been rather healthy. In fact, a straight 60/40 portfolio, made up of 60% Equities in the All-Country World Index (ACWI) and 40% Fixed Income in the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index has returned a sturdy 7.2%!
CNBC Appearance: “A lot of the risk in 2025 has been oriented around the U.S. itself,” says Brian Nick
Brian Nick, Managing Director, Head of Portfolio Strategy, says markets welcome a pause on Iran. He warns of stagflation risks, weak growth, and growing margin pressure.
Schwab Network Appearance: “The pain trade still could be higher as people are drawn back in,” says Cameron Dawson, CFA®
Cameron Dawson, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer, joins Morning Trade Live with her perspective on current geopolitical tensions impacting market activity.
Wealth Management EDGE Appearance: “When you get that volatility, it’s a great time to be rebalancing portfolios and looking for opportunities,” says Cameron Dawson, CFA®
Cameron Dawson, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer shares insight on navigating market volatility through the importance of client communications and building strategic approaches.
Uncorking Value: A Strategic Guide to Wine as Passion and Portfolio
Wine is both a passion and an investment opportunity. Tangible, enjoyable, and produced in limited supply. Learn how consumers, collectors, and investors approach it.
Bloomberg Appearance: “From a policy perspective, we don’t see a lot of things that are ultimately stimulative,” notes Cameron Dawson, CFA®
Cameron Dawson, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer notes that market sentiment remains cautiously bullish as institutional investors stay on the sidelines, retail investors buy the dip, and policy uncertainty ushers in what she calls the “Summer of Mudd.”
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.
Catalysts Appearance: “We’re in a tough spot if inflation rises and growth stays soft,” says Brian Nick
Brian Nick, Managing Director, Head of Portfolio Strategy, discusses how investors can navigate a volatile inflation outlook and position their portfolios for a slowing growth environment.