##  [# Hot Reads: 200 Years Of Asset Returns](/sections/daily-hot-reads/hot-reads-200-years-asset-returns) 

 

# Hot Reads: 200 Years Of Asset Returns

 

 

Also, capital gains tax hike timing has advisors scrambling.



 

 

 

 

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**[200+ Years Of Asset Class Returns](https://awealthofcommonsense.com/2021/05/200-years-of-asset-class-returns/)** (Wealth of Common Sense)  
 Historical market data doesn’t help you predict the future, but it can help shape your expectations.

[**Advisors Look For Ways Around Biden Capital Gains Tax Hike**](https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/02/advisors-look-for-ways-to-offset-proposed-biden-retroactive-capital-gains-tax-hike.html) (CNBC)  
 The capital gains tax hike would be retroactive to the “date of announcement,” making it tougher for investors to prepare.

**[ESG Portfolios Needn’t Cost More Green](https://www.morningstar.com/articles/1041306/esg-model-portfolios-dont-have-to-cost-more-green)** (Morningstar)  
 Going all in on sustainable investments doesn’t mean paying high fees.

**[Could ARK Pose Systemic Risk To The Market?](https://blog.validea.com/could-ark-pose-a-systemic-risk-to-the-market-a-look-at-how-etfs-work-can-help-us-find-out/)** (Validea)  
 A look at how ETFs work can help determine that.

[**Exxon-Beating Activist Plans ETF To Prod Boardrooms** ](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-06-01/fresh-from-exxon-victory-engine-no-1-now-plots-activist-etf)(Bloomberg)  
 The firm is planning to launch its first exchange-traded fund aimed at pushing for changes at companies.

[**The Crazy Story Of AMC's 'Apes'**](https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/01/amcs-ceo-wants-to-use-the-meme-frenzy-as-a-springboard-for-growth.html) (CNBC)  
 AMC has pivoted back to an offensive strategy on a bet that its retail investors will stick with the company long enough for it to recoup its pandemic losses.

**[Prepare For a Bumpy June?](https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/29/stock-market-outlook-nick-colas-on-june-sp-500-projections.html)** (ETF Edge)  
 One analyst sees more volatility until second-quarter earnings are reported in mid-July.



 

 

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