Financial Compass
Hedge Funds Navigate a Volatile Week
LPL Research examines hedge fund performance, portfolio de-risking, and crowding during a volatile week for equity markets.
AI, Elections, and the Fed’s Next Move
LPL Research discusses how investors are weighing election results, resilient jobs growth, inflation pressures, and AI investment as the Fed approaches its December meeting.
Weekly Market Performance | November 6, 2026
LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of November 2, 2026, highlights post-midterm market activity, bond market gains, and falling oil prices.
AI’s Global Buildout Is Redrawing Trade Flows
LPL Research explores the impact that the AI buildout has on international trade and economic growth.
What Midterms May Mean for Markets
LPL Research explores what midterm elections could mean for policy, markets, and sectors, plus historical stock performance around elections.
Investment Manager Risk Explained
LPL Research explains why investment manager risk goes beyond returns and how ongoing research can help identify risks building within portfolios.
Weekly Market Performance | October 30, 2026
LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of October 26, 2026, highlights disappointing hyperscaler earnings, bond market gains, and monthly performance.
60/40 Relevance in Today’s Market Environment
LPL Research explores the popular 60/40 portfolio and how it has fared in recent years.
Focus on Treasury Yields, Not Fed Headlines
LPL Research discusses that while markets focus on the Fed, history suggests Treasury yields and economic fundamentals matter more for long-term returns.
How Portfolio Hedges Help Manage Market Risk
LPL Research examines how different hedging strategies may help manage portfolio risk during short- and long-term periods of market stress.