David Francis of US News & World Report quotes Weyman Gong, principal and portfolio manager at Signature, in an article detailing China’s economic growth. Gong debates the correlation between China’s success and its influence on US consumers and says, “One advantage with China’s growing middle class is that it benefits the American manufacturing sector. China is turning into a nation of consumers who have an appetite for American-made products and therefore has become a larger part of the export market for the United States.”
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New York Times June 11, 2012 Christine Hauser of The New York Times quotes Weyman Gong, principal and portfolio manager at Signature, in an article about the short-lived market rally that occurred after the Spanish bank bailout. While US and European markets were strong recently, Spain’s 100 billion euro bailout reinforced the volatile bank system in the Eurozone, leaving investors feeling pessimistic. “The European crisis is going to be prolonged for a couple of years,” Gong says. “The problem may be bigger than people had expected.” |
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FoxBusiness.com May 1, 2012 Weyman Gong, principal and portfolio manager at Signature, is quoted in a FoxBusiness.com article about investing in China. As the second largest economy in the world, China’s growth continues to expand, which may provide beneficial opportunities for investors to consider. |
The Fiscal Times March 5, 2012 Suzanne McGee of The Fiscal Times quotes Carter Furr, principal and portfolio manager at Signature, in an article about FBI efforts to halt insider trading. |
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Bloomberg February 2, 2012 Margaret Collins quotes Andrew Gorczyk, portfolio manager at Signature, in an article about Facebook’s IPO. While some wealthy investors shy away from the risky technology sector, Gorczyk explains that others tend to own the stock through private transactions. |
Reuters February 1, 2012 Marla Brill of Reuters features Weyman Gong, principal and portfolio manager at Signature, in an article about emerging market stocks poised to create positive portfolio returns for investors in 2012. Gong explains that he allocates almost 20 percent of client’s portfolios to ETFs and mutual funds and focuses on emerging markets primarily because the stocks are stemming from robust, increasingly growing economies. |
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The Street January 31, 2012 Chao Deng of TheStreet.com quotes Weyman Gong, principal and portfolio manager at Signature, in an article about the stock market having its best January results since 1997, amidst worries about negative US economic reports and Eurozone debt concern. “The market is floating in a sea of optimism,” Gong explains. “Stocks are poised to rise further and while [yesterday’s treaty] doesn’t solve current problems in Europe, it does indicate that the EU has a consensus to remain on the path of fiscal federation. We continue to see a determination from Europe to resolve its issues.” |
CNN Money January 30, 2012 Weyman Gong, principal and portfolio manager at Signature, is quoted in an article for CNNMoney.com about the direction of the market after Greek leaders were unable to reach an agreement on a debt-relief deal. While the Dow Jones industrial average and Nasdaq both reported futures declining, investors still look forward to a deal being made this week, as Greek officials continue ongoing discussions with private-sector creditors. “All eyes will be on Europe this morning again,” Gong says. “Global investors are really concerned about the bankruptcy issue—particularly a Greek default, which everybody wants to avoid.” |
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SmartMoney January 17, 2012 Sarah Morgan of SmartMoney.com, quotes Weyman Gong, principal and portfolio manager at Signature, in an article about China’s slowing economic growth and whether investors should still consider the market as a significant investment option. “China has been a major factor driving demand for basic materials and commodities, but slower growth will certainly have an impact on the global economy,” Gong says. “But, it doesn’t look like the country is headed for the kind of sharp slowdown that many analysts and investors have feared.” |
The Street December 7, 2011 Chao Deng of TheStreet.com features Weyman Gong, Portfolio Manager at Signature, in an article about market outlook amidst the possible debt downgrade of 15 Eurozone nations. Gong explains that investors are hoping that politicians will enlist action plans soon but, “We may see investors try to take some chips off the table to prepare for potential disappointment,” he says. |
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Bloomberg News November 17, 2011 Ben Steverman of Bloomberg News quotes Weyman Gong, vice president at Signature, in an article about the challenges that advisors face when investing in emerging markets. Gong, who has traveled to China for due diligence, explains the importance of having another person by your side who can speak the native language in order to avoid getting lost in translation. “In emerging markets, you absolutely need a local partner...” Gong says. |
The Wall Street Journal November 16, 2011 Jonathan Cheng of The Wall Street Journal quotes Weyman Gong, vice president at Signature, in an article about US stocks reporting losses in light of Euro-zone worries. With many companies reporting declines in the stock market, Gong explains that the market will not likely see great changes in the near future. “We’re going to stay in this trading pattern for a while, primarily because uncertainty continues to linger...” he says. “That’s going to increase the volatility.” |
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Fox Business November 3, 2011 Randy Webb, CEO at Signature, appears live on the set of Fox Business to discuss where the ultra-rich are investing and what risks these investors are willing to take. Webb explains that 99 percent of clients at Signature are first-generation wealth originators and have a long-term investment horizon. “The opportunity to think beyond the near-term horizon allows the affluent to look into illiquidity, concentrated investments and strategies that do not necessarily fit into other’s portfolios.” |
SmartMoney October 27, 2011 Jonnelle Marte of SmartMoney.com quotes Weyman Gong, vice president at Signature, in an article about equity markets. Despite the volatility, some sectors have seen sizable gains during October, including European stocks and energy sectors. “Whatever went down the most came up the strongest...” Gong explains. |
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Financial Planning August 2011 Issue Suzanne McGee of Financial Planning features Carter Furr, vice president at Signature, in an article about ethical investment practices and the importance of hedge fund due diligence. |
The Washington Post August 10, 2011 Michelle Singletary of The Washington Post quotes Wistar Morris, principal at Signature, in an article about the recent plunge in the stock market and how it may impact investors. |
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CNBC January 19, 2011 Weyman Gong, vice president of Signature, is featured as a guest on CNBC “The Call” to discuss investment options in the Chinese market. |
Kiplinger's Personal Finance January 2011 Issue Signature’s vice president Carter Furr is featured in a Kiplinger’s Personal Finance article discussing lowering investment risk. |
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CNBC November 10, 2010 Weyman Gong, vice president at Signature, is a featured guest on CNBC, “Squawk on the Street,” to offer insight on the markets. Weyman discusses increased growth among emerging market economies and their impact on the high quality consumer products market. In addition, Weyman notes a long-term trend in increased commodity prices resulting from enlarged global consumption, making companies involved in the global natural resources market attractive. |
