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9.3.2010
Market Update Podcast
Listen in for the latest financial market news!
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9.1.2010
A Wise Year for Giving?
While much attention has been given to the fact that there is no estate tax this year, there is another way to help your heirs this year.
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8.11.2010
Selecting and Sizing Alternative Investments
This recent article, written by Greg Crawford, details how alternative investments can improve the diversification and performance characteristics in portfolios.
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7.29.2010
ETFs for the Wealthy
Exchange traded funds (“ETFs”), once used as simple building blocks of “beta” exposure in small accounts, have become more sophisticated and can be effective tools used in a number of high-net worth portfolios.
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7.14.2010
Why the brokerage makes money and you don’t
This recent article in the New York Times highlights the multiple ways in which a brokerage house does not serve your best interest. Unlike what the article suggests, you don’t have to “learn to live with it.”
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5.26.2010
When 100% “Protected” Equals Zero
This recent article from the NY Times highlights a consistent problem we see – high commission products being shoehorned into portfolios.
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4.19.2010
The Game is Rigged
Many people have been inquiring about the Goldman Sachs situation in our offices. While conflicts of interest plague brokerage houses (not our firm), the allegations in this case are particularly disturbing.
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3.6.2010
We don’t face tough ethical “choices,” we are simply ethical
Unfortunately, we see the impact that commissions and corporate compensation structures can have on thoughtful portfolio designs – it isn’t pretty.
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2.1.2010
A Plan for Pro Athletes
Unfortunately there are a lot of examples of those who come into sudden wealth at a young age who ultimately lose their financial footing and declare bankruptcy. This does not have to happen.
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1.13.2010
A Decade of Violated Trust
Every industry and business faces challenges; however the recent developments in our industry have challenged the very core of finance.
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1.7.2010
Brokers Flee Big Firms
Independent financial advisors, like Sierra Nevada Wealth Management, are gaining ground from Wall Street brokers in the competition to manage more than $5 trillion in Americans' savings.
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Podcasts
More Selling Pressure Ends the Week
Sierra Nevada Wealth Management
In this short podcast, Greg discusses the selling pressure into the weekend, which remains tied back to the Fed comments on Tuesday.
Duration:
3:15
Publish Date: 8/13/2010 - 2:04:00 PM
File Name: aug13marketupdate2010(1).mp3 | File Size: 3.2 MB
Selling Pressure Continues
Sierra Nevada Wealth Management
Phil and Greg discuss the selling pressure in the markets, which continued today based on initial jobless claims. A discussion of a future stimulus package is also included.
Duration:
9:00
Publish Date: 8/12/2010 - 4:53:00 PM
File Name: aug12marketupdate2010.mp3 | File Size: 9.2 MB
Equity markets face strong selling pressure
Sierra Nevada Wealth Management
Phil and Greg discuss the market action today, which saw Asian markets start selling pressure which carried around to the US markets. The bond market continues to find buyers, even at these yield levels.
Duration:
6:45
Publish Date: 8/11/2010 - 3:41:00 PM
File Name: aug11marketupdate2010.mp3 | File Size: 6.3 MB
FOMC Minutes Signal Slowing Economy
Sierra Nevada Wealth Management
Greg and Phil analyze the Fed's comments on the US Economy. Equity markets were down today as traders are digesting the confirmation by the Fed that the US recovery is slowing. Listen in for more in depth commentary.
Publish Date: 8/10/2010 - 4:13:00 PM
File Name: aug10marketupdate2010.mp3 | File Size: 9.8 MB
Quiet Markets Look to Fed
Sierra Nevada Wealth Management
Greg and Phil discuss the markets today, which advanced slightly during a quiet trading session. Both the bond and equity markets continued to diverge, and will look to the Fed meeting tomorrow for direction.
Duration:
7:00
Publish Date: 8/9/2010 - 4:22:00 PM
File Name: aug9marketupdate2010.mp3 | File Size: 7.3 MB
Employment Numbers Weigh On Markets
Sierra Nevada Wealth Management
Phil runs through the employment numbers today, and how the equity and bond markets reacted. Dow down .2% today, but had a nice 1.7% gain for the week. Next week, the Fed will weigh it's options on what to do next.
Happy Friday!
Publish Date: 8/6/2010 - 3:46:00 PM
File Name: aug6marketupdate2010.mp3 | File Size: 6.3 MB
Markets Fall Ahead Of Friday's Employment Report
Sierra Nevada Wealth Management
Phil and Greg analyze today’s unemployment numbers and how they moved the markets. On today’s podcast, they'll discuss the recent relationship between unemployment, the trading range the markets have been in, and day to day market moves.
Publish Date: 8/5/2010 - 4:20:00 PM
File Name: aug5marketupdate2010.mp3 | File Size: 8 MB
ADP Employment Report Surprises The Markets
Sierra Nevada Wealth Management
Phil and Greg discuss today's surprising economic reports on private employment and the service industry. Trading was volatile, but positive. Listen to our podcast on our website or iTunes. Thanks for listening!
Publish Date: 8/4/2010 - 4:17:00 PM
File Name: aug4marketupdate2010.mp3 | File Size: 4.5 MB
Market Rally Halts
Sierra Nevada Wealth Management
On today's podcast, Phil explains the different factors that lead to today’s market drop. Disappointing earnings and economic news played their part. Listen to us on iTunes!
Publish Date: 8/3/2010 - 4:17:00 PM
File Name: aug3marketupdate2010.mp3 | File Size: 6.3 MB
Strong Rally To Start August
Sierra Nevada Wealth Management
On today's podcast, Philip talks about the strong rally, and details this weeks economic news.
Publish Date: 8/2/2010 - 2:48:00 PM
File Name: aug2marketupdate2010.mp3 | File Size: 7.5 MB
Markets Fight off Disappointing GDP Data
Sierra Nevada Wealth Management
Chris and Greg discuss the market trading today, which gradually recovers from an opening sell-off due to a weaker than expected GDP figure. The 10-treasury continues to be a source of worry for the equity markets.
Duration:
3:30
Publish Date: 7/30/2010 - 2:19:00 PM
File Name: July30marketupdate2010.mp3 | File Size: 3.7 MB
Mixed News Again; Markets Drift Down
Sierra Nevada Wealth Management
Phil and Greg discuss the earnings, economic data and Federal Reserve Bank President (St. Louis) comments which put modest pressure on the equity markets today.
Duration:
7:00
Publish Date: 7/29/2010 - 4:50:00 PM
File Name: July29marketupdate2010.mp3 | File Size: 7.3 MB
Economic Data Uninspiring
Sierra Nevada Wealth Management
Greg and Phil discuss the economic data released today, as well as corporate earnings which added to market concerns regarding long-term economic growth.
Duration:
10:00
Publish Date: 7/28/2010 - 5:09:00 PM
File Name: July28marketupdate2010.mp3 | File Size: 10 MB
Market Holds Steady; 2 and 10 year Treasuries Diverge
Sierra Nevada Wealth Management
Greg and Phil discuss the mixed market activity today, which was considered favorable given recent gains and a weaker consumer confidence figure. The treasury market is also discussed.
Duration:
8:00
Publish Date: 7/27/2010 - 4:49:00 PM
File Name: July27marketupdate2010.mp3 | File Size: 8.5 MB
Fed Ex Lifts Markets
Sierra Nevada Wealth Management
Greg and Phil discuss the continued strength in the equity markets, and the upcoming economic calendar.
Duration:
7:30
Publish Date: 7/26/2010 - 5:19:00 PM
File Name: July26marketupdate2010.mp3 | File Size: 7.8 MB
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