Investors Should Be Elated About Markets Right Now 

Stocks are off to a robust start in 2017, and last week markets soared to all-time highs. Virtually every asset class in the market is up so far year to date, and you should be happy about that. Unfortunately, the only people who aren’t happy about the markets this year are those who are sitting on their hands in cash. In today’s leadoff segment, we look at how markets performed, and why investors should be pleased about it. Plus, do you have your asset allocation right?

It’s All About Alternative Investments 

Do you want to diversify your portfolio, decrease the overall risk in your portfolio, and give yourself the opportunity to smooth out the ride in your portfolio? We all do, but how do you do it? One great way is to use so-called non-correlated assets. These are assets that don’t necessarily move in the same direction as stocks. In today’s second segment, we look at alternative investments, or “alts,” and we explain what the category is, and how it works. Plus, what are “liquid alts,” and are they right for you?

Turning to the Mailbag…

In today’s final segment, I answer several reader questions about the markets, including questions on currency hedges, presidential executive orders, proper portfolio management and making sure your money is being properly taken care of.