July 01, 2020 Unlocking REIT Potential Amid COVID-19 by Ajit Ketkar, Eric Franco Economic fallout from the coronavirus crisis was especially hard on real estate, mostly from misperceptions that the asset class is dominated by hotels, malls and office parks. But a look inside shows a diverse group of sectors that are more pandemic resilient than investors may think. Coronavirus, Equities, Volatility 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, Business Owners, Coronavirus, Target-Date Solutions, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
June 01, 2020 Why Have Chinese Stocks Held Up So Well? by John Lin, Stuart Rae Chinese stocks have been resilient this year because of relatively modest earnings downgrades amid an early recovery from the virus-induced shock. China, Coronavirus, Trade Wars, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
June 01, 2020 Credit Risk-Transfer Securities: Finding the Way Forward by Janaki Rao, Monika Carlson Despite its recent rebound, CRTs’ recovery continues to trail the sharper recovery of other markets. This suggests the sector has more upside potential. Coronavirus, Fixed Income, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
May 18, 2020 The Market and Negative US Rates: Right Idea, Wrong Tool by Eric Winograd The Fed continues to dismiss the idea of negative US rates but the market keeps pricing them in. We don’t expect negative rates: in our view, the market is using them as a proxy for Fed measures that may be needed but aren’t yet identified. Coronavirus, Economics, Fixed Income, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
May 07, 2020 Do Healthcare Stocks Protect Portfolios in a Pandemic? by Vinay Thapar Healthcare stocks usually are defensive for a portfolio during market downturns. Given the extent of the pandemic’s impact, more questions are being asked about the sector’s resilience. Coronavirus, Equities, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
May 01, 2020 How to Invest in Equities When Guidance Disappears by Frank Caruso, John Fogarty As an unprecedented number of US companies suspend earnings guidance, equity investors should rethink the overly precise game of predicting short-term estimates. Coronavirus, Equities, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
April 30, 2020 Corporate Debt: Defaults, Downgrades and Fallen Angels by Susan Hutman, Robert Hopper Coronavirus-led economic uncertainty is forcing downgrades, defaults and fallen angels. Could this spell opportunity for credit investors? Coronavirus, Fixed Income, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
April 27, 2020 Managing Risk Models in the Coronavirus Crisis by Klaus Ingemann, Thomas Christensen The spread of the COVID-19 virus has blindsided conventional risk models. By understanding what went wrong, investors can develop a more forward-looking approach to risk management that considers multiple scenarios for a highly uncertain market environment. Coronavirus, Equities, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
April 21, 2020 A Riskier World Has Investors Revisiting Hedge Funds by Brian Briskin, Michael Heneghan, Wrug Ved As the global pandemic unfolded, daily equity market gyrations became the norm, unsettling many investors. With risk suddenly back in the equation, how should you combat volatility? (Re)consider hedge funds. Alternatives, Coronavirus, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
April 16, 2020 Coronavirus Crisis Adds Urgency to Sustainable Investing Agenda by Dan Roarty Companies with strong ESG credentials will play an essential role in addressing the dramatic changes being triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Coronavirus, Equities, Responsible Investing/ESG, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
April 16, 2020 Coronavirus Shock Reshapes Global Equity Landscape by Christopher Hogbin While the pandemic has destabilized markets, by asking the right questions now and drawing on lessons from past systemic crashes investors can prepare for the challenges ahead. Coronavirus, Equities, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
April 16, 2020 Fed Actions May Stabilize Global Corporate Markets by Erin Bigley, Eamonn Buckley, Tiffanie Wong Under the CARES Act, the Fed has expanded supports for corporate bonds. Could this bring a regime shift in volatility for global credit markets? Coronavirus, Fixed Income, Policy & Regulation, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks