February 11, 2021 Cold Cash? How to Redeploy in Hot Markets by Scott Krauthamer Investors have parked record piles of cash on the sidelines amid concerns about valuations and volatility. But short-term safety comes at a price. By defining long-term goals, investors can put idle cash to work despite uncertainty about the path to recovery. Active & Passive , Alternatives, Asset Allocation, Equities, Fixed Income, Low-Yield Environment, Multi-Asset, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
October 13, 2020 10 Active Angles on Today’s Market Challenges Investors should consider many angles when evaluating what active managers can offer through a global crisis and an indefinite period of uncertainty. Active & Passive , Coronavirus, Equities, Invest for Growth, Volatility Likes 1 SHARE Bookmarks
October 05, 2020 How to Reap the Most from Your Bond Allocation by Scott DiMaggio, Gershon Distenfeld Can bonds continue to play defense and provide income when yields are at historic lows? We think so. Active & Passive , Fixed Income, Invest for Efficient Income, Low-Yield Environment, Volatility Likes 1 SHARE Bookmarks
August 28, 2020 Style Tilt: Growth Surge Reshapes US Stock Market in 2020 by Scott Krauthamer, Robert Milano During the coronavirus downturn and rebound, US growth stocks outpaced value stocks by a record margin. Now growth stocks seem expensive, but that depends on how you look at it. Active & Passive , Equities, Invest for Growth Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
August 19, 2020 Is Concentrated Investing Riskier in Today’s Uncertain Environment? by Mark Phelps, Dev Chakrabarti In a world of uncertainty, many investors choose to diversify, rather than investing in a concentrated strategy. But this year, a portfolio of just the five largest US stocks would have significantly outperformed. So, is there a way to reduce risk and to capture long-term growth in a concentrated portfolio? Active & Passive , Coronavirus, Equities, Invest for Growth Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
August 13, 2020 Healthcare Investing: Don’t Try to Pick COVID-19 Vaccine Winners by Vinay Thapar The novel coronavirus has created both challenges and opportunities for companies in the healthcare sector. When it comes to a cure or a vaccine for COVID-19, how will these developments help the sector and what are the opportunities long-term? Active & Passive , Coronavirus, Equities, Invest for Growth Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
July 31, 2020 Capturing the Ups and Downs in Coronavirus Equity Markets by Kent Hargis, Sammy Suzuki, Jillian Geliebter Several equity factors diverged significantly from their typical performance patterns during the COVID-19 crisis. By understanding how factor returns behaved in this market correction relative to their historic norms, investors can not only prepare for future volatility but also take advantage of short-term market dislocations. Active & Passive , Coronavirus, Equities, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
July 06, 2020 Lopsided Equity Rally Highlights Growing Market Risks by Christopher Hogbin Global equities rebounded sharply in the second quarter. But new risks are looming as companies and countries count the costs of the pandemic. Active & Passive , Coronavirus, Equities, Low-Yield Environment, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
July 06, 2020 Record US Index Concentration Adds Hazards for Investors by James T. Tierney, Jr. The five largest US growth stocks now comprise more than a third of the Russell 1000 Growth Index. Investors should be alert to the risks of high benchmark concentration. Active & Passive , Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
June 16, 2020 How Target-Date Funds Can Use Equities for Stability by Christopher Nikolich, Chris Marx Target-date portfolios that use carefully chosen defensive equities are best equipped to protect from coronavirus market turmoil and volatility in general. Active & Passive , Asset Allocation, Coronavirus, Target-Date Solutions, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
April 21, 2020 Defensive Stocks Redefined in COVID-19 Sell-Off Following the market meltdown, investors seeking to bolster defensive positions could end up finding them in some unusual places. Active & Passive , Coronavirus, Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
March 18, 2020 Could US Municipals Suffer as Coronavirus Spreads? by Daryl Clements Are municipal bond issuers vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic? We assess key sectors, from states to hospitals to airports. Active & Passive , Coronavirus, Fixed Income, Municipals Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
January 28, 2020 Municipal Bonds: Four Ways to Stay Flexible in 2020 by Daryl Clements The outlook for the muni market is favorable for 2020, but investors should be prepared for twists and turns. Staying flexible can help keep investors on track. Active & Passive , Fixed Income, Municipals Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks