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2020 Financial Markets Update

Investment Management

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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.  

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Connecting Generations with a Legacy Plan

December 13, 2013

Recently featured in ColoradoBiz magazine, Jim Sprout shares his advice on how to start conversations about legacy with your family. […]

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When Up Is Down and Down Is Up | Economic Update

June 27, 2013

With questions surrounding quantitative easing, Europe, and the emerging markets, investors are asking what will happen next in the marketplace. […]

2020 Financial Markets Update

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: […]

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Elections, Easing, Europe and Equities

October 5, 2012

First Western Trust’s Chief Investment Officer, Warren Olsen, shares his perspective on the current political environment, the economic effects of […]

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Capital Markets Update: Seeking Clarity, Looking Beyond Europe

June 5, 2012

First Western Trust’s Chief Investment Officer, Warren Olsen, offers insight into the markets of Europe, the United States and Asia and […]