Category Archives: Balanced Strategy Insights
The Right Team Matters – It Doesn’t Take a ‘Shutdown’ To Show Us That
By Patrick Traverse | October 3rd, 2013 03:10 PM EST | posted in Balanced Strategy Insights, ETF Education, ISA Careers, Retirement, Spotlight, UncategorizedI have noticed many firms claim they operate as a team. However, the term “team” is being used loosely in the financial industry. Team members often work together to secure business but once the client is on board they provide service independently; creating no real ongoing advantage for their clients. I knew that I was looking for something more than a shallow marketing story. I wanted to find a firm that was built to harvest each of its member’s efforts effectively; a firm that was striving to create synergy. I believe I have found it in Index Strategy Advisors. Continue reading
Age & Investing: The Annuity In My Grandmother’s IRA
By Jason Ainsworth | September 6th, 2013 05:09 PM EST | posted in Balanced Strategy Insights, Custom Strategy Insights, ETF Education, ISA Value, Spotlight, U.S. Indices, U.S. SectorsQUESTION: IS AN ANNUITY THE BEST INVESTMENT CHOICE FOR MY SITUATION & AGE? If you have ever purchased an annuity, you weren’t necessarily “taken advantage of”, but it’s possible that you were. Rarely have I seen an annuity utilized … Continue reading
Bull Market Advice… Protect Your Profit
By Mark Keramidas | August 29th, 2013 06:08 AM EST | posted in Balanced Strategy Insights, Conservative Strategy Insights, Custom Strategy Insights, Growth Strategy Insights, Press Releases, SpotlightYour Portfolio Has Grown Nicely This Year… Protect Your Profit Now… Everyone I talk with lately wants to boast about how well they have been doing in the stock market. Well, almost everyone. And frankly, most people should be excited … Continue reading
The Market Vectors Israel ETF
By Jerome Deutsch | July 18th, 2013 02:07 PM EST | posted in Balanced Strategy Insights, Conservative Strategy Insights, Custom Strategy Insights, Developed Markets, Emerging Markets, Growth Strategy Insights, Middle East, Press Releases, SpotlightIndex Strategy Advisors (ISA) is adding a 5% allocation in the Market Vectors Israel ETF (ISRA: NYSEArca) to the international component of its investment strategy. We believe that ISRA offers our clients a unique opportunity to invest in a dynamic, … Continue reading
How I Built the World’s Smartest Bear Market Portfolio
By James McDonald | June 23rd, 2013 01:06 AM EST | posted in Balanced Strategy Insights, CIO Letters, Conservative Strategy Insights, Custom Strategy Insights, Emerging Markets, Europe, Global Sectors, Growth Strategy Insights, Latin America, Press Releases, SpotlightOn June 8th 2013, I received a message from a friend on Facebook. She wanted to talk to me about rolling over her 401k from a previous job to an IRA. It’s not unusual for me to receive a message … Continue reading
What are the actual Financial Advisor fees associated with your retirement or investment portfolio?
By Wes Sims | November 30th, 2012 06:11 AM EST | posted in Balanced Strategy Insights, Conservative Strategy Insights, ETF Education, Growth Strategy Insights, ISA CareersASK THE QUESTION: WHAT ARE MY REAL FINANCIAL ADVISOR FEES? I’ve been passively or actively involved in the market for roughly 15 years, and most of the time, my investments have been managed by a licensed Financial Advisor. Like many … Continue reading
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