Episodes

Convertible securities are hybrid investments that offer yields and the potential repayment of par value like bonds with the option of transforming the investor’s exposure to common equity. Index-tracking exchange traded funds targeting the convertibles market have been around for years, but have lately been fraught with concentration risk. In this episode, Brad Zigler, WealthManagement’s Alternative Investment Editor, welcomes Edward Rosenberg, Senior Vice President and Head of ETFs at American...

Gold has long been considered a background commodity for most investors. Often used tactically, gold’s rarely been utilized as a core or permanent asset class in portfolios. However, with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine again sparking hedging interest and the release of compelling research on gold’s power to attenuate overall risk, investors and advisors are re-evaluating the metal’s role as a portfolio bulwark. In this inaugural episode, Brad Zigler, WealthManagement’s Alternative Investment Edito...