A look at our most widely read articles for January reveals a motley crew, ranging from thought pieces on best practices for managing your advisory firm to explorations of the potential for stock market disaster.
Michael Lebowitz of RIA Advisors was top dog in January, with his article “Why Are Bond Yields Rising?” The piece breaks down the different drivers behind bond yields and highlights the opportunities that exist for investors.
Lebowitz also the 10th spot “Technical Analysis Is Not Voodoo, It Is Invaluable Context,” a useful primer on some key technical analysis approaches meant to demystify the investment method.
QuantStreet Capital’s Harry Mamaysky (also a professor at Columbia Business School) claimed the No. 2 space, with “The Mother of All Bubbles?” The article explains why the future of the U.S. stock market is likely not as dire as many believe.
Chris Diodato, founder of WELLth Financial Planning, is right on Mamaysky’s heels, coming in at No. 3. His article “S&P 500 Index Concentration Reaches New Highs – Strategically Navigating a Mega-Cap Dominated Market” looks at potential ways to minimize the risks associated with the dominance of the Magnificent Seven stocks, a hot topic in the investment community these days.
“The Magic Phrase to Never Lose the Sale,” by Ari Galper ranked fourth. The piece outlines how to improve your odds of adding a new client by asking one low-pressure and open-ended question.
John O’Connell of The Oasis Group saw his article “The Evolution of RIA Acquisition Models: A Strategic Analysis” reach the No. 5 spot. It explores the different ways RIAs navigate the industry’s acquisition landscape.
Allan Roth’s “Examining the Case for Active Bond Investing” was the sixth-most widely read article in January. Although Roth is primarily an advocate of passive investing, he highlights the outperformance exhibited by Vanguard’s actively managed bond funds, as well as the likely reasons behind the competitive returns.
William Bernstein’s book review “Catastrophe’s Thin Red Line” took a look at a book telling the tale of how a nuclear disaster was narrowly averted after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine due to the brave actions of nuclear power plant workers. The article claimed the No. 7 spot among the top articles of the month.
Michael Edesess wrote “The End of the Neoliberal Era,” which ranked eighth on the list. The article explores the arguments of three books covering the problems of neoliberalism.
And Ron Surz’s article “A 99-Year Perspective on US Markets — Is the Bull Getting Tired?” lands in the No. 9 spot on the list. It looks at the data and especially the spectacular performance of the market in the 2020s and contemplates the likelihood of the bonanza continuing.
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