June 14, 2019 Investing in Healthcare Disruption by Moira McLachlan Healthcare has traditionally been a defensive sector with spending that is less sensitive to overall growth than other parts of the economy. As a result, healthcare stocks have tended to produce more consistent returns than the broader market. But disruption on multiple fronts is challenging the status quo and undermining the sector’s defensive qualities. Disruption, Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
June 12, 2019 The Staying Power of Commercial Real Estate by Greg Young The US is approaching the longest economic recovery in history, and some investors are worried that a slowdown is on the horizon and the commercial real estate cycle is nearing an end. We agree that an economic slowdown will happen at some point, but think that it matters less for long-term investors in private commercial real estate. Alternatives, Real Estate Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
June 10, 2019 Stock-Picking in a World of Digital Assets by Paul Robertson The Digital Economy is challenging the way investors find opportunity. Old Economy rules no longer apply. Disruption, Wealth Planning Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
June 06, 2019 Trade Wars Likely to Change the Fed’s Interest-Rate Game Plan by Eric Winograd The trade war has taken a harsher turn, threatening to further dampen economic growth. We expect the Fed to respond with sizable rate cuts, but the timing and amounts are more speculative than normal. Why? Economic data haven’t yet taken a major downward turn, and there’s uncertainty over how the Fed will react. Economics, Fixed Income, Trade Wars Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
June 04, 2019 Equities: Concentrate on Right Risks for Right Reasons by Mark Phelps Investors shouldn’t avoid risk: it’s how you generate return. One solution is to find good companies that have the right risks for the right reasons and for the right time horizon. With a concentrated portfolio, you can spend more time on fewer companies, get to know them better and see if they’ve got a great runway for growth. Equities, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
June 04, 2019 What’s Up (or Down) with the Fed’s Balance Sheet by Eric Winograd The US central bank recently said it would not shrink its balance sheet by as much as many investors had feared. Here’s why—and why it matters. Economics Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
May 31, 2019 Will Modern Monetary Theory Go Mainstream? by Eric Winograd Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) has moved from the fringe to broader public discussion recently, fueling concern from some investors about growing debt levels. We don’t expect MMT to replace our current economic structure, but its populist-inspired underpinnings will likely have a sizable influence on policy. Capital Markets Outlook, Economics, Inflation Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
May 31, 2019 Brexit Update: New Developments Raise “No Deal” Risks by Darren Williams Two important political developments in the UK over the last week have raised new questions about the Brexit outlook. While there’s still time for a compromise to be reached, we think the risk of the UK leaving the EU without a deal has increased. Brexit, Economics Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
May 29, 2019 Value Disconnect: Why Are Cheaper Stocks Still Stuck? by Avi Lavi Global value stocks have continued to underperform in 2019. But there’s a big disconnect between the weak returns of cheaper stocks and their underlying earnings profile. Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
May 29, 2019 Are Your Heirs Engaged? by Heather George, Anne Bucciarelli Not ready to share the full details of your assets, yet you know you need to engage and prepare the next generation? Use philanthropy as a conduit to get the next generation involved. Business Owners, Family Engagement, Philanthropy, Wealth Planning, Women & Wealth Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
May 22, 2019 Emerging Markets: Widen Your Lens Beyond Trade Tensions by Morgan Harting The beauty of EM investing is you can find opportunities in stocks or bonds beyond the narrow focus of headlines. Emerging Markets, Trade Wars, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
May 22, 2019 Should You Tap Your 529 Plan to Pay for Private School? by Beata Kirr, Tara Thompson Popernik Thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, investors can now use 529 college savings plans to pay for private school tuition in grades K-12. But should they? Wealth Planning, Women & Wealth Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
May 21, 2019 US Housing Reform and the Future of CRTs by Michael S. Canter, Janaki Rao Credit risk-transfer securities have made the US mortgage market safer by shifting default risk from taxpayers to private investors. The latest attempt to overhaul the housing finance system isn’t likely to change that. Alternatives, Fixed Income, Policy & Regulation Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks