Tuition and taxes two other possible reasons why the ninth month is the worst for equities.
Analyst says pensions will move to lock in gains and reduce risk over next five years .
But technology stocks could fall just as hard, or harder, than the S&P 500 in a broad market downturn.
They combine the benefits of active management with liquidity, transparency and cost efficiency.
U.S. stocks? Not so much.
Some bright spots in value, small-cap international.
Firms join chorus of voices urging caution in an expensive market.
The timing of the next correction is the query AllianceBernstein hears most frequently.
Make sure clients prepare for inevitable downturn
They have higher hopes for global economy, TD Ameritrade survey finds.
Having just stepped into the role, this veteran of the firm now oversees $3.8 trillion in assets in more than 300 mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Analyst at the money manager says high returns and low volatility are not normal.
Large-cap technology, consumer discretionary and health-care were the standouts in the first half.
"Tepid" is better than "awful."
Capitalizing on the growth opportunity in emerging markets takes more than just an investment in the conventional benchmark index.
Cash, alternatives, international all beckon, but all have pros and cons.
They are cheap, but no panacea during a serious downturn.
Some proactive planners are spelling out for clients the impact of a 10% or 20% correction.
Jeffrey Saut of Raymond James cites the earnings potential of S&P 500 companies as an indication the market can go higher.
