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 23, 2020 What Plunging Oil Prices Mean for Energy Bonds by Gershon Distenfeld, Susan Hutman Oil prices briefly turned negative this week. What does it mean for energy bonds? And why does the long view for oil matter more? Fixed Income, 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 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
April 06, 2020 Don’t Panic! Bear Market Communication Tips for DC Plan Sponsors by Jennifer DeLong The bear market is challenging defined contribution (DC) plan sponsors to reinforce timeless investing principles while also conveying new rules that bring relief to participants. Good communication practices are a key ingredient to achieving success in both these areas. Coronavirus, Multi-Asset, Plan Design, Target-Date Solutions, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
April 06, 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 04, 2020 Bond Investing as Coronavirus Crisis Intensifies by Scott DiMaggio, Gershon Distenfeld Most of the bond market sold off in March as the coronavirus crisis intensified. But as past crises have shown, indiscriminate selloffs can generate big opportunities. Coronavirus, Fixed Income, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
March 31, 2020 Big Market Selloff? Stay Dynamic With Risk Positioning by Sharat Kotikalpudi As risk assets tumbled in late February and March, it intensified the focus on risk management: How can multi-asset strategies defend against turbulence while positioning for an eventual rebound? The answer: Be ready to adapt—and to do it quickly. Asset Allocation, Coronavirus, Multi-Asset, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
March 30, 2020 Five Investing Perspectives for the Coronavirus Crisis by Kent Hargis, Sammy Suzuki, Chris Marx Following these guidelines can help equity investors navigate the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic when selecting stocks and positioning portfolios. Coronavirus, Equities, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
March 27, 2020 The Key Part of the US Fiscal Relief Package? Willingness to Act by Eric Winograd The historic US fiscal aid package isn’t a quick fix, but it provides welcome relief and will make it easier for the US economy to rebound when the coronavirus crisis eases. More important, it shows that Congress is willing to act swiftly and dynamically. Business Owners, Coronavirus, Economics, Equities, Fixed Income, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
March 25, 2020 Stress Testing Companies for an Impending Recession by James T. Tierney, Jr., Mark Phelps In the midst of a historic crisis, it’s hard to see through the fog. But investors who ask the right questions now will be able to identify companies that can make it through. Coronavirus, Equities, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
March 18, 2020 The Fed Could Roll Out De Facto Fiscal Policy Under Section 13(3) by Eric Winograd Conventional wisdom says the Fed is pretty much out of tools to support markets and an economy derailed by the coronavirus. But if things don’t stabilize soon or if the fiscal response is too slow, we expect the Fed to take on broad fiscal-like authority to funnel liquidity into struggling businesses and households. Coronavirus, Economics, Equities, Fixed Income, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
March 16, 2020 China’s Coronavirus Experience: Lessons for Global Investors by John Lin, Stuart Rae The current market outlook is bleak. But if the US and Europe take the right steps and follow China’s playbook, we believe the world could ultimately follow the Chinese markets’ road to recovery. China, Coronavirus, Equities, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks