March 05, 2021 Crisis Dashboard: Big Data Helps Paint the Big Picture (March Update) by Jonathan Berkow, Scott Krauthamer As investors look for signs of a return to normalcy from the coronavirus crisis, they have a dizzying array of indicators to choose from. We’ve assembled a group of signals, with the help of big data, that may point the way. Coronavirus, Economics, Equities, Fixed Income Likes 2 SHARE Bookmarks
March 01, 2021 Are Growth Stocks Attractive in a Post-Pandemic World? by Frank Caruso The recent selloff of US growth market darlings reflects increasing questions about whether their growth potential still justifies exceptionally high valuations. Away from the froth, growth investors can still find solid return potential in quality companies with profitable, sustainable business models. Equities, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
March 01, 2021 Raising Equity Defenses for the COVID-19 Recovery by Kent Hargis, Sammy Suzuki, Chris Marx The exit from the pandemic will be bumpy. Defensive stocks with attractive valuations can help provide balance through an uncertain recovery. Coronavirus, Equities, Low-Yield Environment, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
February 24, 2021 Five Things Investors Should Know About Hydrogen by Gates Moss, Jeremy Taylor Hydrogen’s potential as an energy source is attracting renewed attention. It may take 20 years or so for the potential to be realized. But the effects are likely to be felt within the planning horizons of most long-term investors—a good reason to start thinking now about the investment implications. Equities, Responsible Investing/ESG Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
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
February 04, 2021 GameStop Frenzy Reinforces Need for Quality in US Stocks by James T. Tierney, Jr. The GameStop drama that has rattled US stocks reflects the growing power of individual investors to shape market events. But there are lessons for traditional, long-term investors, too. When markets ignore fundamentals, redoubling a focus on quality is the best way to produce consistent returns while reducing volatility. Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
February 01, 2021 How to Choose a Sustainable Equity Portfolio by Dan Roarty, Sarah Tunnell As inflows to sustainable equities break new records, here’s what investors should look for to identify portfolios that align with their responsible investing goals. Equities, Responsible Investing/ESG Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
January 26, 2021 China’s Uneven Equity Rally Opens New Roads to Recovery by John Lin, Stuart Rae As China begins the year of the Ox, many investors are wondering whether another bull run is possible in 2021. Given that last year’s rally was extremely narrow, we believe many parts of the market still offer pent-up recovery potential. China, Coronavirus, Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
January 25, 2021 How Shopping—and Investing—Might Be Enabling Modern Slavery by Michelle Dunstan, Saskia Kort-Chick It may seem shocking, but a simple trip to the local store to pick up fresh produce or clothing could enable human exploitation. For investors, those same connections can exist within their portfolios—and it takes more than a passive effort to root them out. Equities, Fixed Income, Responsible Investing/ESG Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
January 19, 2021 Rediscovering the Appeal of Emerging Market Equities by Sammy Suzuki, Laurent Saltiel, Henry S. D'Auria Emerging-market stocks rebounded in 2020 even as the COVID-19 pandemic spread globally. As vaccines and other favorable conditions unfold, investors have good reasons to consider EM equities in 2021 while strategically considering their potential risks. Coronavirus, Emerging Markets, Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
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 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