What Congress Gives, the Fed Takes Away
December 21, 2017
As 2017 comes to a close, market participants have few complaints. Both stock and bond prices have largely appreciated this […]
4 Things to Look for in an Investment Advisor
April 17, 2017
Finding a trusted investment advisor can take time. While the investment strategy, asset allocation, and strength of the firm are […]
Will Active Management Come Back into Vogue?
April 8, 2015
First Western Investment Research The Active/Passive discussion has been robust since the mid-1970s when the first index fund came into […]
First Western Trust 2015 Outlook
December 30, 2014
The U.S. economic recovery is intact and we feel that the stage has been set for GDP growth to ramp […]
A Response to Flash Boys: Why the Stock Market Is Still a Fair Place to Invest
April 9, 2014
By Warren Olsen I just read Michael Lewis’ new book, “Flash Boys (A Wall Street Revolt)”, and similar to his […]
Investment Management Week in Review
March 3, 2014
Each week, our team of investment management specialists compile a recap of what is happening in the marketplace.
Investment Management l Week in Review – March 1, 2013
March 5, 2013
First Western Trust’s investment management team shares their insight into the economy and global markets for the week ending March 1, 2013: […]