By William J. Adams, Chief Investment Officer, MFS Global Fixed Income In the late 1970s and early ’80s, the US steel industry was under tremendous pressure from importers, who could sell steel cheaper than domestic producers. Many in the industry called for protectionist measures to level the playing field. Ken Iverson, the late CEO of…
By Erik Weisman, MFS Chief Economist A common question we get from advisors is, “How do you protect a portfolio in a rising rates environment?” Part of my answer is this: Don’t be so sure that rates are going up — because the bull market in fixed income may not be over. We’ve experienced a…
Getting started in investing can be nerve-wracking, but it doesn’t have to be! If you know the pitfalls to avoid, you’ll have the ability to invest with confidence. That’s why today, we’re going to talk about the most common pitfalls beginner investors get sucked into so that you know exactly what to avoid. Pitfall #1:…
If you’ve ever wondered, “How does a financial advisor get paid?” you probably already know that the answer is difficult to find. Financial advisor fees can be calculated using a variety of different methods. They can change depending on the company, the type of service, and even the individual financial advisor. When you boil it down,…
Snapchat is a popular social media mobile application. For those unfamiliar with it, the signature feature of Snapchat is the disappearing messages you can send to your friends. You can send pictures, videos, and even text messages that expire after a time limit the sender sets. They also offered the opportunity to create a Snapchat…
There are many different investment options available. Some of them include conventional stocks, bonds, commodities, indices, and Forex. These options fit snugly into a contrarian investment proposition known as a CFD. Put simply, a CFD is a contract for difference. It is a derivatives trading instrument available through online brokers and it supports a wide…
The value of a nation’s currency strongly influences the health of its economy, and changes in its price play a pivotal role in a country’s trade balance between imports and exports. A strong currency can negatively affect exports, making goods more expensive for foreign buyers. Conversely, a weak currency can help exports, which, in turn,…