Doug Fabian’s ETF Strategies

Finally, a Big Week of Gains


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1) Finally, a Big Week of Gains   

Stocks enjoyed their best gains of the year, as a short-term bottom in equities appears to have been put in this week. While the markets were long overdue for a substantial oversold bounce, that doesn’t mean we are out of the woods yet when it comes to the wider downtrend in equities. So, how well did stocks do this week? What about oil, gold, bonds and other important benchmarks? Find out today in our leadoff podcast segment. Plus, why your equity and bond exposure really matters right now.

2) Highlights from the ETF Conference  

My recent trip to Florida for the Inside ETFs conference gave me a lot of great ideas for long-term investors. In today’s second segment, I cover some of the biggest innovations I saw on the ETF front. I also tell you about specific ETF ideas I am monitoring right now that I really like, including several ETFs by one of the “sharks” from the hit TV show “Shark Tank.” 

3) Tax Prepping Now for Next Year’s Returns

It’s the beginning of tax season, and that means you are probably preparing to file your 2015 tax returns. And while it’s too late to do much about your 2015 tax picture, now is the time to really start thinking about your 2016 taxes and beyond. Early planning and preparation is the key to making sure you maximize your tax picture (and minimize the bite Uncle Sam takes), so if you want to keep more of your money, then today’s final segment is must! Plus, why muni-bonds are an underrated investment you really need to look in to now.

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Doug Fabian’s ETF StrategiesBy Doug Fabian: Fabian Wealth Strategies | Fee-Only Asset Management Specializing in Exchange Traded Funds