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 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
November 09, 2020 Intangible Assets Provide Tangible Defenses for Equities by Kent Hargis, Sammy Suzuki, Chris Marx Defensive equities are usually found in sectors that have withstood market shocks, such as utilities and real estate. But as COVID-19 shakes up investment conventions, companies with intangible assets are being more appreciated for their volatility cushion. Asset Allocation, Equities, Multi-Asset, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
October 30, 2020 Managing Bond Portfolios Through Near-Term Volatility by Gershon Distenfeld, Matthew Sheridan Does volatility give you the jitters? AB Co-Head of Fixed Income Gershon Distenfeld and portfolio manager Matt Sheridan discuss unearthing opportunities while guarding against the turbulence of current events. Fixed Income, US Election, Volatility Likes 1 SHARE Bookmarks
October 21, 2020 Emerging-Market Debt: Opportunity in a Volatile Environment by Shamaila Khan Emerging-market debt has rebounded sharply off March lows, but attractive yields and compelling opportunities persist. We provide a roadmap for what may lie ahead. Fixed Income, Low-Yield Environment, US Election, Volatility Likes 2 SHARE Bookmarks
October 13, 2020 10 Active Angles on Today’s Market Challenges Investors should consider many angles when evaluating what active managers can offer through a global crisis and an indefinite period of uncertainty. Active & Passive , Coronavirus, Equities, Volatility Likes 1 SHARE Bookmarks
October 09, 2020 What Impact Will the US Election Have on Markets? by Richard Brink With the upcoming US presidential election, what should investors focus on? AB’s Market Strategist, Rick Brink, analyzes the potential election outcomes and the policy implications that will impact markets in the short and medium term. US Election, Volatility Likes 2 SHARE Bookmarks
October 05, 2020 How to Reap the Most from Your Bond Allocation by Scott DiMaggio, Gershon Distenfeld Can bonds continue to play defense and provide income when yields are at historic lows? We think so. Active & Passive , Fixed Income, Low-Yield Environment, US Election, Volatility Likes 1 SHARE Bookmarks
October 05, 2020 Global Equities: Finding Broader Paths Through Narrow Markets by Christopher Hogbin Equity markets advanced in the third quarter but pulled back during September. Market moves were dominated by a small group of giant US stocks. How should investors react? Coronavirus, Equities, US Election, Volatility Likes 1 SHARE Bookmarks
September 18, 2020 Rational Exuberance? Explaining Global Equity Market Gains by Mark Phelps Global stock markets seem to be defying the reality of recessions this year. Despite recent volatility, we think market gains for the year are more rational than perceived, given the powerful impact of stimulus and low rates on stock valuations. Coronavirus, Equities, Volatility Likes 1 SHARE Bookmarks
August 25, 2020 For Muni Investors, COVID-19 Provides Lessons in Liquidity by Guy Davidson Investors flock to municipals to meet safety, income and after-tax return goals. But investors should consider how they gain exposure to the asset class. Coronavirus, Fixed Income, Municipals, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
July 31, 2020 Capturing the Ups and Downs in Coronavirus Equity Markets by Kent Hargis, Sammy Suzuki, Jillian Geliebter Several equity factors diverged significantly from their typical performance patterns during the COVID-19 crisis. By understanding how factor returns behaved in this market correction relative to their historic norms, investors can not only prepare for future volatility but also take advantage of short-term market dislocations. Active & Passive , Coronavirus, Equities, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
July 23, 2020 Income Assets Are Down but Not Out by Karen Watkin Higher-income assets underperformed in the second-quarter rebound. But that also means there’s pent-up potential in income-generating assets that may begin to show in later stages of the recovery. Coronavirus, Low-Yield Environment, Multi-Asset, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks