J. Gibson Watson III, CIMA, Envestnet

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J. Gibson Watson III, CIMA, Envestnet

J. Gibson Watson III is Vice Chairman of Envestnet (NYSE: ENV), which provides leading wealth-management solutions that empower financial advisors to better manage client outcomes and strengthen their practices.  He can be reached at gib.watson@envestnet.com. 

• The Evolving Emerging Markets Debt Asset Class

  By J. Gibson Watson III, CIMA, Envestnet  |  September 1, 2010

  What to consider when exploring emerging markets debt.

• Changing Investment Managers: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

  By J. Gibson Watson III, CIMA, Envestnet  |  August 4, 2010

  A due diligence perspective: Assess the dilemma and lower the probability of it happening again.

• Thinking Outside the "Income" Box

  By J. Gibson Watson III, CIMA, Envestnet  |  July 7, 2010

  Interest-rate risk, correlation and taxes on bond income make it wise to consider the alternatives for generating "income."

• Portfolio Implementation Second, Investment Quality First

  By J. Gibson Watson III, CIMA, Envestnet  |  June 1, 2010

  The investment vehicle should take a back seat to asset quality and skill.

• Active Management: Is it Time?

  By J. Gibson Watson III, CIMA, Envestnet  |  May 4, 2010

  More than ever, financial advisors are pondering where to allocate client capital in today's market environment.

• The Big Picture

  By J. Gibson Watson III, CIMA, Envestnet  |  April 6, 2010

  The last two years have provided a wild and turbulent ride for the markets, investors, advisors, and investment managers alike.

• Quantitative Investment Strategies

  By J. Gibson Watson III, CIMA, Envestnet  |  March 12, 2010

  Since the advent of the computer, particularly the desktop computer, investment professionals have looked for a mathematical solution to the world's equity markets.

• Commodities Help Diversify Portfolios

  By J. Gibson Watson III, CIMA, Envestnet  |  February 1, 2010

  Broad-based exposure to a basket of commodities can provide meaningful diversification to a portfolio even during turbulent markets.

• Municipal Insecurities

  By J. Gibson Watson III, CIMA, Envestnet  |  January 5, 2010

  With U.S. tax receipts, income tax collections and sales tax revenues down, many investors are worried about the fiscal health of municipal issuers at the state and local levels.

• Relative Performance: Back on Client's Radar

  By J. Gibson Watson III, CIMA, Envestnet  |  December 1, 2009

  Positive performance brings with it the need to discuss risk and quality.