January 17, 2020 Are Low-Volatility Stocks Too Expensive? by Kent Hargis, Sammy Suzuki, Chris Marx Even as global stocks climbed in 2019, market volatility persisted. By some measures, lower-volatility stocks now look quite expensive. But in fact, high-quality stocks that can help protect portfolios can be found at reasonable prices, if you know where to look. Active & Passive , Equities, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
October 07, 2019 Will Municipal Bonds Continue to Deliver? An Investor Q&A by Daryl Clements Despite the municipal market’s strong year-to-date rally, an aging US expansion and low yields continue to top municipal investors’ concerns as we enter the home stretch of 2019. When conditions are evolving and visibility is limited, active and flexible strategies can help balance risk and reward. Active & Passive , Fixed Income, Municipals Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
September 27, 2019 How to Invest in Technology As Regulators Defang Giants by Lei Qiu US state attorneys general recently stepped up their scrutiny of big tech’s business practices. With corporate mammoths likely to be in the crosshairs of regulators for some time, equity investors should consider looking beyond the titans for opportunities in the sector. Active & Passive , Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
September 25, 2019 Choosing Better Investing Ingredients for a Turn in the Cycle by Richard Brink, Walt Czaicki What sources of market returns can withstand late-cycle uncertainty? By identifying the right ingredients, we think investors can create an allocation with the potential to overcome new challenges and perform well over the long term. Active & Passive , Asset Allocation, Equities, Fixed Income, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
August 14, 2019 Why Today’s Inverted Yield Curve Isn’t Necessarily a Recession Warning by Erin Bigley, Chris Marx The most closely watched part of the US yield curve inverted this week for this first time since 2007, suggesting that a recession may be around the corner. We’re not convinced that’s true. Active & Passive , Equities, Fixed Income, Volatility Likes 1 SHARE Bookmarks
August 13, 2019 Does Sustainable Investing Constrain a Portfolio? by Dan Roarty Sustainable investing is often misunderstood. Many investors think a sustainable agenda limits a portfolio to a narrow piece of the market. In fact, plenty of stocks can help investors create social benefits while generating strong returns—if you know how to find them. Active & Passive , Responsible Investing/ESG Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
July 16, 2019 Finding Growth in a Low-Growth World When macroeconomic growth slows, investors get edgy. But the economy isn’t the only thing that drives revenue and earnings growth for companies. Some industries are poised to expand at a rapid clip even if GDP growth is subdued or decelerating. Active & Passive , Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
May 06, 2019 Are Your Munis Stuck in a Pre-2008 World? by Daryl Clements The financial industry and the muni market has lulled a generation of muni investors into using only one approach: buy and hold to maturity. That was fine in the past, but everything’s changed post-2008 and it’s time for a better muni strategy. Active & Passive , Fixed Income, Municipals Likes 1 SHARE Bookmarks
April 17, 2019 The Late, Late Cycle: Preparing for a World of Lower Returns by Richard Brink, Walt Czaicki These are tricky days for the global economy. As growth downshifts and corporate earnings weaken, some investors are dusting off playbooks for late-cycle investing. That makes sense, but there are a few twists to today’s market conditions that may require new responses. Active & Passive , Economics, Equities, Inflation Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
March 18, 2019 Looking Forward, Looking Back: 10 Charts After 10 Years Just over a decade ago, global markets began to recover from the biggest shock in postwar history. These 10 charts show both how much has changed since then and how post-crisis market conditions may influence the next decade. Active & Passive , Equities, Fixed Income, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
January 29, 2019 Municipal Bonds: Three Strategies for 2019 by Daryl Clements Municipal bond investors like their muni portfolios to play the role of Old Faithful in their overall asset allocation, providing safety and income. But that doesn’t mean that the investment environment is reliably the same. How can muni investors stay on track in 2019? They can adhere to these three strategies. Active & Passive , Fixed Income, Municipals Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
December 13, 2018 Going Out of Style? Value vs. Growth by Scott Krauthamer, Eric Sprow Recent market gyrations have many people asking: Is it time to pivot from a growth equities allocation to a value equities allocation? But that’s the wrong question. Instead of asking which style is likely to outperform, investors should be asking why they’re performing differently. Active & Passive , Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
November 28, 2018 Digital Revolution Checklist: Questions to Ask Your Manager When it comes to creating alpha, fixed-income managers that stay ahead of rapidly evolving technology will have an advantage over those that remain stuck in the analog world. But how do you assess how well your manager is navigating the changing technological landscape? Active & Passive , Fixed Income, Tech & Innovation Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks