Strategic Asset Allocation: A 3-to-5-Year Perspective of Markets

George Smith | Portfolio Strategist Additional content provided by John Lohse, Sr. Analyst, Research. This year, investors encounter a unique array of challenges and opportunities within the financial markets. LPL Research’s recently updated Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) and Capital Market Assumptions (CMA) offer valuable insights for navigating this environment. The SAA was developed through an analytical […]

January 1, 1970

Sure, Cash Is Cool Again, but Bonds Are Better

Lawrence Gillum | Chief Fixed Income Strategist After ten years of nearly zero cash yields, the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) sharp increase in rates has raised cash rates, leading investors to place almost $6 trillion in cash accounts. And while cash yields are attractive, another attractive attribute for cash is the low risks associated with it. Cash […]

May 28, 2024

Main Street or Wall Street? Which is More Insightful?

Dr. Jeffrey Roach | Chief Economist Main Street or Wall Street? We are often asked about the apparent disconnect between happenings on Main Street versus Wall Street. Investors notice markets running in one direction, while business owners notice things going in another. So, who has the right perspective? In this blog, we explore the relationship between […]