Optimizing Wealth Management: Essential Investment Analysis Tools and Insights
Discover an extensive array of investment analysis resources, encompassing mutual funds, investment software solutions and specialized tools designed for factor analysis, portfolio management, portfolio analytics, proposal generation and the management of digital assets below.
Passive Managers Outpace Acrive Managers During the First Quarter
Despite the growing concerns and uncertainties, the S&P 500 index posted a +7.50% return during the quarter, which corresponds to the fall in volatility. With the lower volatility and strong equity market performance, let’s take a look at how actively managed mutual funds fared against their passively managed counterparts during the quarter.
Drawdown Risk Re-examined
Investors are faced with a growing list of concerns and unknowns, as market risks and uncertainties continue to grow. Investors are wrestling with the health of the banking sector, uncertainty about how high the Federal Reserve will raise rates or will it cut this year, increasing geopolitical risks, and a slowing economy. When looking for investments during this period of heightened uncertainty there are some investment risk metrics that should be considered.
REITs Impact on Investment Portfolios
With real estate investments being more accessible than ever before, it’s time for you to consider incorporating real estate investment trusts into your client portfolios. Let’s take an in-depth look at REITs: types of REITs, benefits, risks and more.
Investors Applaud the End Of Hiking Cycles
The Fed’s actions and words have been driving market performance since the peak of the pandemic and that is likely to continue. While traders are forecasting no changes to interest rates during the June FOMC meeting, traders are beginning to place bets on two more rate hikes this year (July and September) as economic data stabilizes. This uncertainty regarding future monetary policies makes it important for financial advisors to focus on creating diversified investment portfolios that align with their client’s risk tolerances and investment objectives.
Zephyr Investment Analysis Tools FAQ's
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What are the best investment analytics tools?
Zephyr Financial Solutions offers a comprehensive suite of investment analytics tools, including performance attribution, risk analytics, portfolio optimization, style analysis, peer group analysis, fund screening and research, factor analysis, Monte Carlo simulation and correlation analysis. These tools empower financial professionals to effectively manage portfolios, understand risk exposure, evaluate investment opportunities, and make well-informed decisions based on specific criteria and market conditions.
What are investment analytics?
Zephyr Financial Solutions offers a range of powerful portfolio analytics tools to analyze client portfolios. Users can perform performance attribution, risk analysis, style analysis, peer group analysis, factor analysis and correlation analysis to gain valuable insights into their portfolios. Additionally, they can access various risk-return metrics and utilize portfolio optimization and Monte Carlo simulation tools for efficient portfolio construction and goal assessment. Zephyr's platform also supports customized reporting, facilitating effective communication of portfolio performance and strategies to clients.
What is analytical investing?
In analytical investing, investors use various data sources including: historical market data, economic indicators, company financials, and other relevant information, to develop and test quantitative models. These models are designed to identify patterns, trends, and relationships within the data that can be used to make investment decisions based off of historical data.