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Market Commentary

Read timely perspectives on the markets, economy, and investing from the professionals guiding our investment strategy and research.

Market Commentary On-Demand Webinar

Q4 Market Outlook: The Fed, Deficits, Energy, Valuations, and More

Mercer Advisors CIO Don Calcagni and Partner Kara Duckworth break down inflation, the Fed, deficits, AI valuations, and housing in this Q4 market outlook webinar.

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AI and Your Portfolio

The rise of artificial intelligence is impacting the financial markets and economy in 5 key ways.

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Insights from Our CIO: Diversify Broadly, Both Across and Within Global Asset Classes

The economic science behind why diversifying broadly across and within global asset classes is a core investing principle at Mercer Advisors.

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Insights From Our CIO: The Iran War’s Impact on Markets Six Months In

CIO Don Calcagni shares an overview of how long-term investors should view the Iran war after six months.

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Episode 41: Making Sense of Rising Treasury Yields

David Krakauer, Vice President of Portfolio Management, examines the economic forces that have pushed long-term Treasury yields to the highest level in nearly two decades — and why investors shouldn’t be alarmed.

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Making Sense of Rising Treasury Yields

What investors should know about bond prices falling as long-term Treasury yields climb to a 19-year high.

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Episode 40 – Diversify Broadly, Both Across and Within Global Asset Classes

Don Calcagni, Chief Investment Officer, explains why he pursues the broadest possible diversification in portfolios — and why it’s the second principle of the evidence-based investment philosophy at Mercer Advisors.

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Episode 39 – Financial Planning Is a Prerequisite to Successful Investing

Don Calcagni, Chief Investment Officer, breaks down why financial planning should be the essential first step to building, sustaining, and transferring wealth.

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Episode 38 – The Science of Investing

CIO Don Calcagni unpacks why active investing underperforms, why indexing is a smart start, and how factor investing can improve your long-term returns.

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Episode 37 – Navigating the Mega-IPOs

Mercer Advisors CIO Don Calcagni explains why most investors should resist IPO hype, stay diversified, and let index inclusion work for them over time.

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How SpaceX’s Performance Underscores Our Caution on IPO Investing

SpaceX stock has fallen sharply since its public trading debut, a reminder of why investing around the hype of IPOs can be treacherous.

Market Commentary On-Demand Webinar

Q3 Market Outlook: Markets, Interest Rates, Inflation, and More

In this webinar, Mercer Advisors CIO covers inflation trends, AI’s economic role, interest rates, and long-term portfolio strategies.

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The Fall of Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin in 2026: Insights from our CIO

Gold, silver, and Bitcoin have struggled in 2026. Their decline amid a period of inflation and geopolitical turmoil undercuts a key argument for these assets.

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Will Mercer Advisors’ investment strategies ever include SpaceX?

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What are lockup periods, and why do they matter for IPO investors?

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How does Mercer Advisors approach to IPOs differ from simply buying at launch?

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Is SpaceX a good company? Does that mean it’s a good investment?

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Does Mercer Advisors recommend avoiding IPOs entirely?

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I bought SpaceX at the IPO and I’m now sitting on a significant loss. What should I do?

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Should I buy SpaceX stock now that it has fallen sharply from its highs?

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Why do large IPOs so often see sharp price declines after launch?

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Further Learning

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Estate Planning Guide

Dynasty Trusts and Multigenerational Wealth Transfer: A Post-OBBBA Guide

The OBBBA made the $15 million estate tax exemption “permanent.” This guide explores how dynasty trusts, combined with generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax planning and coordinated trust strategies, can help protect and transfer wealth across multiple generations.

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What Clients Ask Guide

How To Choose a Wealth Management Firm at $1M-$10M: The Complete Guide

Learn how to choose a wealth management firm: Discover the questions to ask, fee structures, fiduciary standards, and integrated solutions that can help protect and grow your wealth.

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Investment Management Guide

The Concentrated Stock Diversification Guide: 9 Strategies Compared

Compare nine concentrated stock diversification strategies to help make informed decisions.

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Estate Planning Article

New York Estate Tax: What Families Need To Know

New York estate tax affects estates above $7.35 million. Understand the exemption, cliff, and planning strategies to manage your tax exposure.

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