Did you catch these popular pieces? In this week's roundup, we’re highlighting the five most popular pieces of content from the previous week. From podcast episodes to market commentaries, here’s what our readers found most insightful:
1. [Article] Four Reasons You Shouldn’t Meet with Clients
By Matthew Jarvis, 2/1/22
In this popular piece, Matthew Jarvis poses a controversial question for advisors... Are client meetings really necessary? While he praises the concept of surge meetings, he warns that they may not be the best option for everyone.
2. [Premium Downloads] Aha! Interest Rates Do Matter
By Richard Bernstein, 2/1/22
Investors have been spoiled by the trend in falling long-term interest rates over the past 40 years, and have only occasionally had to worry about equity strategies for a rising rate environment. The economic backdrop may now be changing, but investors seem hesitant to alter their investment strategies. This article was our most popular white-labeled download for AP Premium members. If you're interested in white-labeling our content, start your free 10-day trial of AP Premium.
3. [Podcast] What’s Driving the Usage of Alternative Assets by Advisors?
Featuring Matt Brown, 2/3/22
Matt Brown is the founder, CEO, and chairman of CAIS. In this episode, he discusses the trends shaping the future of wealth management and driving growth of alternative product usage, including regulatory easing, product innovation, and the changes in advisor behavior brought on by the pandemic.
4. [Commentary] Grantham; We’re In An Epic Bubble
By Lance Roberts, 2/2/22
In this popular commentary, Lance Roberts breaks down Jeremy Grantham's latest market outlook. Roberts agrees that investors are hesitant to admit a sizable market correction is possible. However, the possibility exists that a 40-50% contraction to revert the massive extension from the long-term growth trend may occur.
5. [Webinar] Richard Bernstein: Valuations Matter and How to Reposition Allocations
Hosted by Richard Bernstein & Jeffrey Royal
Catch the on-demand replay of this popular webinar, where Richard Bernstein examines the critical shift in the markets while focusing on opportunities for isolating risks.
