The CFA® Institute invented and maintains the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) governing investment management ...

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At the beginning of 2022, investment outlooks predicted a volatile market. Inflation was expected to rise while the stock market slowed. Experts predicted negative bond returns and single-digit stock ...

The 60/40 portfolio is the standard-bearer for investors with a moderate risk tolerance. It gives you about half the volatility of the stock market but tends to provide good returns over the long term ...

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Portfolio management software is an essential tool for RIAs who want to manage and monitor client assets efficiently. Think of it as your firm’s command center where you keep track of client ...

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