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The power of Asia’s dividends
Discover Asia’s quality dividend potential. With diverse income sources, structural tailwinds, and governance reforms at play, Asia offers a compelling mix of income, resilience, and long-term growth potential.
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Article
2026-12-31
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Private credit outlook for 2026: 5 key trends
Our private credit experts discuss five themes driving the asset class’s 2026 outlook, including public/private convergence, changing credit profiles, the growth of retail, and much more.
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Article
2026-12-31
Article
16 min
Are hedge funds the missing ingredient?
Inflation, volatility, and valuations — they all raise questions about portfolio diversification and resilience. Multi-Asset Strategists Nanette Abuhoff Jacobson and Adam Berger explain why multi-strategy and equity long/short hedge funds could provide the answers. They offer insights on adding allocations to a traditional portfolio mix and a recipe for manager selection.
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Article
2026-12-31
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Rapid Fire Questions with Ross Dilkes
In this edition of “Rapid Fire Questions,” fixed income portfolio manager Ross Dilkes shares his views on the Asia credit market—covering the macro outlook, China’s momentum, the most compelling opportunities across the region, and key risks shaping the next 12 months.
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Video
2026-11-29
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Rapid Fire Questions with Philip Brooks on Asian equities
In this edition of “Rapid Fire Questions,” Philip Brooks, investment director and equity strategist, answers key questions on Asian equities—exploring the structural drivers of the asset class, the traits of quality businesses, and the most compelling quality dividend opportunities today.
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2026-11-30
Article
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Is all that glitters still gold?
Gold has delivered impressive gains thus far in 2025, but what does that say about market risks and the recent strong returns of stocks? Multi-Asset Strategist Nanette Abuhoff Jacobson offers her take on the precious metal and the case for diversification in today’s market.
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Article
2026-11-30
Article
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The alpha advantage: Building retirement resilience
Client Portfolio Manager Dáire Dunne explains why the time horizon of retirement savers is well aligned with the potential of active management to deliver alpha. He examines the growing need for alpha, the importance of market inefficiency when pursuing it, and steps plan sponsors can take to help participants maximize the alpha advantage.
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2026-11-30
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What’s the Fed got to do with it? The impact of rate cuts on CLO equity
Our CLO experts discuss the implications of Fed rate cuts on CLO equity, emphasizing its potential to maintain income amidst rate sensitivity challenges in other credit assets.
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Article
2026-10-31
Article
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Long bonds could become a diversifier once again
Despite a challenging 15 years, long bonds represent a valuation opportunity. Brij Khurana explains why long-term yields may not last, offering asset allocators a reason to rethink the diversification potential of long-maturity bonds.
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2026-10-02
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Rotations and reallocations: Rethinking equities
Since April's Liberation Day, equity markets have recovered losses and appear to be on an upwards trajectory. But under the surface of the highs, argues Equity Strategist Andrew Heiskell, is a market and an economy looking for direction. Why is the economy so stuck?
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Article
2026-10-31
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New regime, new reality for investors?
The first half of 2025 has reinforced our view that we are entering a new investing regime. But this isn't a clean break from one regime to another; it's a messy, transitional phase, where some old rules still apply, even as new ones might be emerging. How can investors evolve for a new market environment?
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Article
2026-10-31
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Rapid Fire Questions with Tim Manning
In this edition of “Rapid Fire Questions,” equity portfolio manager Tim Manning offers his views on rates, fiscal policy, tariffs, and AI — and shares why he remains constructive on the US equity market.
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2026-09-30
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Chart in Focus: Are today’s equity returns too high?
In this edition of Chart in Focus, we examine the strength of markets so far this year, placing it in historical context.
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2026-09-30
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Chart in Focus: Earnings upgrades fueled the recent US equity market rally
Where are earnings heading? In this edition of Chart in Focus, we address the recent uptick in earnings expectations and its potential impact on equity returns.
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Article
2026-08-31
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Chart in Focus: Is growth investing still dominating?
Growth isn't global? In this edition of Chart in Focus, we compare the performance of value vs. growth stocks globally, highlighting the contrast by region, and in turn explore the implications for style investing.
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Infographic
2026-07-31
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Rapid Fire Questions with Philip Brooks (Part 2)
In part 2 of his “Rapid Fire Questions”, equity strategist Philip Brooks shares his views on 3 key questions, focusing on the topic of Quality and investible opportunities today in US and abroad.
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2026-07-31
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Rapid Fire Questions with Philip Brooks (Part 1)
In part 1 of his “Rapid Fire Questions”, equity strategist Philip Brooks shares his views on 3 key questions, focusing on market outlook and risks.
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2026-07-31
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CLO equity’s role in asset allocation
We discuss CLO equity's role in asset allocation, highlighting its potential income and diversification benefits. In addition, we explore its potential fit alongside private equity, private credit, and public equity allocations.
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Article
2026-06-30
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6 min
Beyond US exceptionalism: where now for equities?
It might feel like the narrative of US exceptionalism has only been questioned in recent months — particularly in the wake of Liberation Day — but we see Trump’s tariff announcements as the clearest signal yet of a shift that has already been underway for nearly a decade.
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2026-06-30
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Two key questions that bond investors should not ignore
Investment Directors Amar Reganti and Marco Giordano and Portfolio Manager Campe Goodman tackle two key questions that are likely to be top of bond investors’ minds during the second half of 2025.
Article
2026-06-30
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Deep dive on CLO equity investing
Alyssa Irving, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager, discusses the CLO equity asset class, highlighting its diversification potential, risk-return dynamics, and the crucial role of managers.
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2026-06-30
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Return-seeking fixed income for an uncertain age?
Raina Dunkelberger discusses the role of flexible, return-seeking fixed income strategies against a backdrop of concentrated equity markets and global policy divergence.
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2026-06-30
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Credit: the power of flexibility in an uncertain world
Uncertainty in credit markets can create opportunities for investors, provided allocations are flexible enough to benefit. But how can investors balance flexibility with discipline?
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Article
2026-04-30
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There is more than one way to approach growth equities
Portfolio Managers Steven Angeli and Joe Chung, and Investment Specialist Casey Vale discuss how looking at growth equities in a different way may help uncover opportunities amid heightened uncertainty and volatility.
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Article
2026-04-30
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Chart in Focus: Can quality hedge against inflation?
Can Quality hedge against inflation？ In this latest edition of Chart in Focus, we explore the historic outperformance of high-quality stocks and bonds during periods of high inflation, perhaps offering lessons should inflation surprise to the upside in 2025.
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Infographic
2026-02-28
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Time for credit selection to shine
Fixed income investors continue to seek answers to an era of volatile rates. Large, static exposures to credit markets no longer cut it. Instead, a nimble and dynamic approach is more likely to create resilient and consistent total return outcomes.
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Article
2026-02-28
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WellSaid: Partnering with climate founders
Wellington head of private climate Greg Wasserman discusses his team's approach to helping private companies progress along their growth journey
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2026-02-28
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Turning tides for US Treasuries
Uncover the case for US Treasuries in fixed income portfolios against the current market backdrop.
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Article
2026-02-28
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Balancing bumps in the road and big-picture thinking in 2025
How can investors position portfolios for bumps in the road without losing sight of longer-term opportunities?
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Article
2025-12-31
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Time to get active? 5 equity investment ideas for 2025
As we head into 2025, growth seems poised to accelerate, especially in the US. Equity Strategist Andrew Heiskell and Macro Strategist Nicolas Wylenzek see five themes that may create opportunity across global equity markets.
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2025-12-31
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High-yield credit investing: it’s a marathon, not a sprint
Fixed Income Portfolio Manager Konstantin Leidman explains his focus on the high-quality companies likely to outperform over the long term and why he is wary of the hype surrounding potentially bubble-inducing developments like generative AI.
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Article
2026-01-01
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Chart in Focus: Is the “Trump trade” real?
Is this "Trump trade" real？In this latest edition of Chart in Focus, we compare market's reactions to Trump's re-election and his 2016 election, and share our observations.
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Infographic
2025-11-29
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8 min
Time for bond investors to take the wheel?
Volatility makes bond investing less straightforward, but it can also create opportunities, provided investors are in a position to "take the wheel" in order to capitalise on them.
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2025-11-30
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Are bond investors ready for a US industrial revolution?
Portfolio Manager Connor Fitzgerald discusses why bond investors should ready themselves for a potential US industrial revolution and shares his perspective on how to reposition portfolios for such a scenario.
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2025-11-30
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Quality growth — a less volatile sweet spot?
Growth stocks can be volatile, especially when companies fail to meet expectations. However, high-quality growth companies can help mitigate downside risk while still offering potential for long-term outperformance. How can investors find the sweet spot?
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2025-11-30
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Securitized credit: Normalizing, decelerating, or falling off a cliff?
Our experts offer their views on the current conditions and outlook for the securitized credit market.
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Article
2025-10-31
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An active investor’s guide to growth equities
Our experts offer their view on the current economic environment, explore best practices for investing in high-quality growth equities, and highlight where they see opportunity now.
6 min
Article
2025-09-30
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Chart in Focus: The need to differentiate market growth from macro growth
Macro growth and earnings growth have been misaligned for the last 15 years, particularly in the US and China, but in opposite directions. For equity investors, what would be the key to identify real growth?
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Infographic
2025-09-30
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Picture this: Our forecast in 7 charts
What should investors expect for the remainder of 2024? View a visual summary of our Investment Outlook in seven compelling charts.
10 min
Infographic
2025-09-30
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5 min
Destination diversification – is your bond portfolio ready to take flight?
In a new economic era, bonds once again provide the potential for downside protection, but diversification within fixed income is increasingly important. Impact bonds can offer a differentiated and diversified way to drive both positive change and returns.
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2025-09-30
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Opportunities in high yield: ready, steady, pounce?
Fixed income investors face a fundamentally different environment, but opportunities to target growth in high yield are emerging, provided investors can stay on the front foot.
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Article
2025-09-30
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Diving into the new world of credit
Now that spreads have tightened, some investors think it's too late to invest in credit. But this assumption could be standing in the way of earning an attractive income.
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Article
2025-09-30
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Commodities and the energy transition: Symbiosis for the future
The global energy transition is driving demand for commodities. Our experts explain which ones will be needed most.
7 min
Article
2025-08-31
Infographic
3 min
Chart in Focus: Four key areas of opportunities in bonds amid Fed uncertainty
We discuss four key areas of opportunities in fixed income amid Fed uncertainty in the second half of the year.
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Infographic
2025-07-31
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Chart in Focus: Broadening earnings growth signals healthy US equity market
Over the past year, the markets have seen the companies best poised to harness and benefit from new innovations within artificial intelligence rewarded accordingly. Can this signal more upside for the entire US equity market?
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Infographic
2025-07-31
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6 min
Breaking concentration: big picture thinking with small-cap equities
How to overcome the risks associated with today's concentrated market? Investment Director John Mullins explores why small-cap equities could be part of the answer.
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2025-07-31
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7 min
Capitalizing on rate shifts: Parsing opportunities in the second half
Fixed Income Portfolio Manager Campe Goodman and Fixed Income Strategist Amar Reganti discuss how to capitalize on potential rate shifts in the second half of the year
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2025-06-30
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Reframing fixed income portfolios: why bond maths makes the difference
It is easy to understand why fixed income investors tend to focus on yields. But investors who focus too much on yield may run the risk of overpaying for income and underestimating the impact of price volatility.
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Article
2025-06-30
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Has the European credit cycle been extended?
2024 has kept fixed income investors busy. Yet, despite lingering inflation and rate volatility, European credit markets have remained strong. Are we looking at an extended credit cycle? And if so, what does this mean for investors?
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Article
2025-06-30
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Behind the research with Saul Rubin
Veteran investor Saul Rubin shares a recent example of collaborative active management that reflects Wellington's deep understanding of the global automotive industry and commitment to increasing client value.
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2025-06-30
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As India goes to the polls, is the case for Indian equities still compelling?
While current Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to secure a third term, a full-scale win is not a foregone conclusion. Against this backdrop and continued investor enthusiasm for Indian equities, Equity Portfolio Manager Niraj Bhagwat and Investment Director Philip Brooks assess the macro case for India. Are higher valuations justified?
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2025-06-30
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Looking beyond yield: Rethinking the approach of fixed income investing
Investors face a new regime, challenging traditional assumptions about returns and volatility. With central bank interventions impacting credit markets, it’s time to rethink income allocations. Rather than fixating solely on yield, consider a dynamic approach, presented by Connor Fitzgerald.
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Article
2025-05-31
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4 equity themes: Budding opportunities in small caps and more
Our expert highlights 4 areas where he sees opportunity in global equity markets.
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2025-04-30
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Is there opportunity for high yield in today’s new economic era?
Is there opportunity for high yield in today’s new economic era? Portfolio Manager Konstantin Leidman explores.
Article
2025-03-31
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Adopt a new vantage point for diversifying your portfolio
Supriya Menon, Alex King and John Mullins explore why a diversified mixed of fixed income exposure is a key component of a nuanced approach to diversification in today's cyclical macro regime.
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Article
2025-01-31
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How to nurture a growth mindset in a higher-yielding landscape
In a higher-yield world, can fixed income deliver meaningful growth? John Mullins, Supriya Menon and Alex King explore how high-yield bonds may offer a powerful opportunity for growth - as well as a cushion against uncertainty.
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2025-03-31
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Income: the hard worker in your portfolio deserves more credit
Income from cash is good but income from bonds is better. In a less certain macro environment, Alex King, Supriya Menon and John Mullins think the case for income only gets stronger. How can investors make the most of opportunities?
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Article
2025-03-31
Whitepaper
5 reasons to be active in fixed income
Actively managed fixed income portfolios have several distinct advantages over passive approaches.
Whitepaper
2025-02-28
Article
Facing the inflation dilemma head on
Inflation has already fallen much quicker than most expected. However, there are convincing reasons why inflation might be higher and more volatile going forward. What are the implications for asset allocation?
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2025-02-23
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Too much focus on Fed, not enough on fiscal
Current US fiscal and monetary policy stances argue for risk taking in fixed income.
Article
2025-02-07
Quick Take
CLOs: 4 hot topics
Bank demand, net supply, the cycle for broadly syndicated loans, and loan fundamentals will be front and center for CLO investors in 2024.
Quick Take
2025-02-28
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Venture capital outlook: Signals point to a brighter 2024
Our private investing team sees positive signals indicating that the recent downturn in venture capital may have hit bottom. Just as privates trailed the public market correction in 2022, we believe they will follow its recovery.
Article
2025-01-31
Quick Take
Global high-yield outlook: Near term, defensive but longer term, solid
High-yield portfolio managers Mike Barry and Konstantin Leidman discuss their 2024 outlook and the merits of a near-term defensive stance with an eye on longer-term opportunities.
Quick Take
2024-12-22
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Will a “Goldilocks” economy be just right for equity markets?
We provide an outlook on the ongoing shift to new investment regime, and the market segments that we expect will most heavily influence global equity performance in the coming year.
Article
2024-12-31
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Credit: Better opportunities to add risk on the horizon
Our experts review current macro dynamics impacting the bond market and discuss where they see opportunities and risks across credit sectors.
Article
2024-12-31
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Look past the cycle: The surprising total return potential of natural resources and commodities
Portfolio manager Nick Petrucelli explains the cyclical, structural, and macro tailwinds behind this opportunity.
Article
2024-12-11
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Embracing uncertainty: Three alternatives ideas for a macro-driven world
Even as investors wrestle with the economic unknowns heading into 2024, Multi-Asset Strategists Nick Samouilhan and Adam Berger see opportunities to put alternative investments to work.
Article
2024-12-31
Whitepaper
Liability-hedging diversifiers: What’s on your pension’s playlist?
Corporate pensions moving closer to their end state may benefit from more diversified liability-hedging allocations. To help, LDI Team Chair Amy Trainor offers a liability-hedging diversifiers “playlist” — a set of asset classes and strategies that may harmonize well with a variety of objectives, from downside mitigation to long-term outperformance versus long corporate bonds.
Whitepaper
2024-10-31
Quick Take
Hidden in plain sight: Overlooked opportunities in investment-grade credit
Fixed Income Strategist Amar Reganti and Investment Specialist Geoff Austein-Miller highlight some relatively simple, straightforward ways to implement a positive view on high-quality corporate credit.
Quick Take
2023-12-31
Article
High-yield bonds in 2023: Fortune favours the patient
Amid ongoing dislocation in the high-yield market, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager Konstantin Leidman sees opportunities for investors to take advantage of potentially attractive valuations.
Article
2023-12-31
Article
Credit market outlook: Partly sunny with a chance of good value
In his 2023 credit market outlook, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager Rob Burn highlights some potentially attractive opportunities in the wake of this year's market sell-off.
Article
2023-12-31
Whitepaper
Macro renaissance: The opportunity ahead for investors
As the global economy and financial markets transition to a new, potentially more volatile era, macro investment strategies may be well positioned to take advantage of market dislocations and greater asset price differentiation.
Whitepaper
2023-10-31
Quick Take
Fixed Income Portfolio Manager Michael Barry and Investment Director Raina Dunkelberger argue that global convertible bonds are well suited to today's uncertain market environment.
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2022-11-30
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