Ally automated investing fed policy speculation — with odds of a

Fed policy speculation — with odds of a September 25bps cut now at 62% — prompts Ally automated investing’s AI to rotate into interest-sensitive sectors. Historical performance of similar shifts shows gains in REITs and utilities during easing cycles. Yes. Robinhood lets investors purchase fractional shares with only $1 to start. SigFig uses low-cost ETFs but does not waive or return their fees, nor disclose the ETFs it uses, making it difficult to judge their quality. Allocations are strategic and reasonable, with equity weightings for taxable portfolios ranging from 26% to 90% of assets, depending on risk level, and 13% to 85% for tax-advantaged portfolios. All the tax-deferred portfolios allocate at least 7% of assets to emerging-markets debt, which is aggressive, and 5% to REITs. Ally automated investing responded to the dollar’s recent weakness by increasing exposure to export-oriented companies. Historical correlation suggests such tilts can improve portfolio yield by 2–3% when USD depreciates against major trade partners.