January 19, 2021 When Markets Are Recovering, Don’t Ignore Volatility by Kent Hargis, Sammy Suzuki, Chris Marx Global stocks rebounded sharply from the coronavirus market crash in 2020, but the ride was rocky. With so many risks clouding the outlook, we believe that investors should focus on generating a smoother pattern of returns through the recovery from COVID-19. Coronavirus, Equities, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
January 12, 2021 US Recovery Reveals Hidden Value in Smaller Stocks by James MacGregor, Erik Turenchalk Small-cap US stocks rebounded sharply in the fourth quarter. Yet the recovery may still be in its early stages—particularly for smaller-cap value stocks—as pandemic risks recede and earnings drivers kick in during 2021. Coronavirus, Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
January 12, 2021 2021 Outlook: Will Global Credit Be in the Sweet Spot? by Jørgen Kjærsgaard, Tiffanie Wong, Will Smith Credit markets have staged an epic rebound from the depths of March 2020. But in a low-growth, low-yield world, we believe there may be more room to run in 2021. Coronavirus, Fixed Income, Low-Yield Environment Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
January 07, 2021 Emerging-Market Sovereigns: Pandemic Aftermath Sets Stage for Cyclical Uplift by Shamaila Khan, Adriaan du Toit Emerging-market sovereign debt has rebounded sharply off the lows, but this hard-hit sector offers attractive yields and compelling growth opportunities to discerning investors. Coronavirus, Emerging Markets, Fixed Income Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
January 05, 2021 2021 Outlook: Bond Investing in the Wake of COVID-19 by Scott DiMaggio, Gershon Distenfeld AB’s Co-Heads of Fixed Income weigh in on systemic risk, areas of opportunity and the hunt for yield in 2021. Coronavirus, Fixed Income, Low-Yield Environment, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
January 05, 2021 Should Equity Investors Change Course for 2021 Recovery? by Christopher Hogbin After an extraordinary year, market distortions have created opportunities for investors to broaden equity exposures despite uncertainties about the recovery. Coronavirus, Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
November 27, 2020 Will 2021 Mark the Launch of a Durable Global Recovery? by Darren Williams After a difficult winter, we expect the global economy to rebound strongly next year. But structural headwinds remain. Will the post-pandemic bounce trigger a durable and broad-based global reflation? Coronavirus, Economics, Fixed Income, Low-Yield Environment Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
November 24, 2020 Vaccine Hopes Shouldn’t Drive Healthcare Investing Strategies by Vinay Thapar Hunting for a COVID-19 vaccine isn’t a great strategy for healthcare investors. Focusing on business fundamentals is a much better way to find stocks with long-term potential than searching for any potential blockbuster drug. Coronavirus, Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
November 23, 2020 Sudden Shift in Market Leadership Prompts Equity Allocation Questions by Christopher Hogbin Hopes for COVID-19 vaccines have prompted a shift in equity markets. Whether or not recent trends persist, investors should examine their equity exposures for resilience to a potential change in return patterns. Coronavirus, Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
November 17, 2020 Can Multi-Asset Investors Find Lasting Recovery in Emerging Markets? by Morgan Harting, Karen Watkin Emerging-market (EM) asset returns substantially lagged their developed-market (DM) counterparts over the last decade. In 2020 so far, EM equity performance has been on par with DM equities. Are we at an inflection point? Coronavirus, Emerging Markets, Low-Yield Environment, Multi-Asset Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
November 10, 2020 Elections? Vaccines? What They Could Mean for the US Economy by Eric Winograd Two recent developments could have big implications for the US economic outlook: general elections and news of very promising progress on a COVID-19 vaccine. To understand the ramifications, we have to distinguish near term from longer term. Coronavirus, Economics, Fixed Income, US Election Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
November 10, 2020 Municipal Bonds: The State of the States by Terrance Hults, Matthew Norton, John Ceffalio, Richard Schwam States face revenue shortfalls from COVID-19 costs and shutdowns. We look under the hood to assess how some of the most indebted states are faring. Coronavirus, Fixed Income, Municipals Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
November 04, 2020 Is There Light at the End of the COVID-19 Tunnel for the Euro Area? by Darren Williams A fresh round of lockdowns means a difficult winter lies ahead for the euro area. But three factors caution against excessive pessimism. Coronavirus, Economics, Fixed Income Likes 1 SHARE Bookmarks