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September 2016 Insights on Markets and Investments

Brown Advisory

September 2016 Insights on Markets and Investments achen Mon, 09/12/2016 - 01:00 In this issue: Investors Facing Rising Risks Need Solid Defense, Savvy Offense Increasing political and economic risk during the past year has widened the range of possible positive and negative scenarios for financial markets.

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September 2016 Insights on Markets and Investments

Brown Advisory

September 2016 Insights on Markets and Investments. Mon, 09/12/2016 - 01:00. By Taylor Graff, Head of Asset Allocation Research and Ed Chadwyck-Healey, Head of International Private Clients ? Alternative Investments Proposed Tax Law Changes Prompt Estate Planning Review. Investors snapping up U.S.

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Diamonds In The Rough

Brown Advisory

But at the same time, with 5% of high-yield bonds selling at distressed levels, we see a market indication that corporate bankruptcies may rise in 2016. expansion will end in 2016. By Taylor Graff, CFA, Asset Allocation Analyst. yield of the 10-year Treasury bond. recession, even though we do not believe the U.S.

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Midyear Planning Tools for 2016

Brown Advisory

Midyear Planning Tools for 2016. Thu, 06/16/2016 - 15:22. Yet despite a heavy dose of recent market volatility, the planning environment in 2016 is relatively stable. Yet despite a heavy dose of recent market volatility, the planning environment in 2016 is relatively stable. Planning Tool: GRAT.

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Rude Awakening

Brown Advisory

But with Congress facing its own fiscal challenges and a national election scheduled for November 2016, betting on a lawmaker rescue does not appear to be an especially promising investment. By Taylor Graff, CFA, Asset Allocation Analyst. Such protection can be a cornerstone for sound estate planning.

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Europe's Slow Climb

Brown Advisory

in 2016, according to the IMF. By Taylor Graff, CFA, Asset Allocation Analyst. Protecting inherited assets from a claim by a family member’s ex-spouse can help limit those losses. Such protection can be a cornerstone for sound estate planning. Quickening Growth. Dream or Opportunity?

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