The Metaverse: New Opportunities in Virtual Worlds
The virtual realm known as the metaverse may be the world of tomorrow, but two technologies that enable it could create opportunities for clients today.A passion for exploring worlds beyond our own seems part of the human experience. From circumnavigating the globe to visiting other planets, journeying to unknown realms ignites the imagination and propels both innovation. And now, that’s
Could Investing in Gold Add a New Dimension to Your Portfolio?
While gold isn’t a strategic asset class, there are tactical reasons to consider adding it. See three ways to go about it.Given its low correlation with other asset classes, such as stocks and bonds, gold can provide an important role in portfolios: diversification. Gold’s ability to act as a “store of value” can help mitigate risk during times of market
A Social Bond to Support Deaf and Head-of-Hearing Students
Gallaudet University issued its first-ever social bond to raise capital for its signing and deaf community, amid a growing market for social impact debt.Undergraduate and graduate students who attend Gallaudet University learn that being deaf or hard of hearing is something to fully embrace—a process of understanding oneself and building connections within and beyond the school’s community.To expand on its
Grant Hill: How to Win On and Off the Court
NBA All-Star and current Atlanta Hawks co-owner offers four strategies for success.Grant Hill has commanded every court he’s ever played on, from his four years at Duke to his 19 in the NBA on storied squads that included the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic, and now as co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks. Throughout his career, Hill has rooted his success
New Catalysts for Investing in Europe
European stocks have underperformed U.S. equities for years, but now valuation, economic, and policy catalysts loom that could make this a good time to add them to your portfolio.For most of the past 10 years, European equities have disappointed investors. While the S&P 500 is up four-fold since the low in March 2009 during the financial crisis, the MSCI Europe
Planning Today to Help You Thrive Tomorrow
Having a wealth plan can help you on your way to achieving your goals. But what happens when you take your planning process a step further?What matters most to you? Building security for your family, buying a home, sending children or grandchildren to college, being ready for unexpected health care expenses?Whatever your priority, odds are you’re not the only one
Has the Australian Housing Market Peaked?
Home sales have cooled lately, raising some doubts about the economic recovery; but is this just a pause in buyer confidence? We look at the fundamentals.The red-hot Australian housing market, a pillar of the economic recovery thus far, has shown signs of cooling, prompting some investors to wonder whether this cycle has peaked.Causes for concern abound. The Australian Commerce Department recently reported a 5.9%
5 Ways Sustainable Bonds Can Power a Greener, More Equitable Recovery
Here’s how governments, corporations, and investors could tap the sustainable fixed-income market to foster a post-pandemic rebound.In addition to healthcare inequality, the COVID-19 pandemic also helped underscore the importance of social justice and creating a livable and sustainable environment in diverse communities. As a result, some non-profits, governments, companies, and investors hope to address these issues as part of a
Low-Key Tech to Take the Spotlight
Surging demand for digital products and services is giving rise to a breed of companies facilitating cloud computing and data automation. Could their consolidated market share rival that of today’s tech blue chips?A year after the pandemic sent the world into lockdown, many of the sectors that met the critical needs of remote work and socially distanced living have emerged
Beyond the VC Funding Gap
Why venture capitalists are missing out on the opportunity to invest in diverse entrepreneurs, how it’s hurting their returns, and what to do about it.Despite awareness of the opportunity that women and multicultural entrepreneurs represent, venture capitalists aren't making these investments a priority and could be missing out on returns. To better understand why, Noralle went directly to the source