Portfolio Construction
Manager point of view: Putting risk first
Nicolas Just, Deputy CEO and CIO at Seeyond, explains why ‘low-vol’ equity strategies, can outperform the market and what it can bring to investors.
- January 21, 2020
- Nicolas Just
Be selective, diversify
Equity valuations appear expensive. It doesn’t necessarily mean that there are no more investment opportunities in the markets.
- November 9, 2019
- Stephanie Bigou
Leave Mother Nature Alone
On earth as in markets, humans have been trying to domesticate mother nature for their own benefit. But Nature always takes back its place.
- September 30, 2019
Thematics – A True Source of Diversification?
In the future, will everyone be investing in megatrends? And who benefits from shifts in demographic, innovation, globalisation and scarcity?
Alternatives – will they become a future core allocation?
Once considered an exotic delicacy, we’re seeing investors increasingly embracing alternative investments.
Manager point of view: Safety in numbers
Frederic Dupraz, lead manager of the Thematics Safety strategy, explains why the response to emerging threats to our safety create investment opportunities.
- August 13, 2019
Manager point of view: Clear opportunities
Simon Gottelier, co-manager for the Thematics Water strategy, explores how some companies are addressing global imbalances in water supply and demand.
- August 9, 2019
Manager point of view: Intelligence inside
Karen Kharmandarian, co-manager for the Thematics AI & Robotics strategy, explains why AI and robotics will continue to influence all aspects of our lives.
- August 2, 2019
Seeyond’s High Dividend Minimum Volatility: What does it bring to the table?
What does this strategy bring to the investors’ allocation? And what weight should be added to a typical allocation?
- July 10, 2019
Short Is the New Long: Managing Risk and Diversification
Portfolio Manager Kathryn Kaminski on how trend-following strategies can help manage risk and diversification by going long and short on various assets.
- May 23, 2019
Nowhere to Hide: 2018 Global Barometer Compares Portfolios from 7 Regions
Insights into model portfolios and asset allocation decisions worldwide that seek to explain key drivers in performance differentials.
Beta Opportunities: The Evolution of Risk Analysis in Alternative Strategies
A look at how funds that rely on hedge fund beta have the potential to provide an additional source of return and portfolio diversification.
From the Summit: Shaping the Future of Active Management
Renowned portfolio managers discuss how active managers can differentiate themselves from passive competitors – and how they can meet clients’ new demands.
Time to Take an Alternative Route to Fixed Income?
Diversifying away from traditional fixed income may be advantageous in a rising rate landscape, explains Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha manager.
Protecting Portfolios: An Active Management Approach to Markets
An active management approach may help manage portfolio risk and uncover opportunities in the current market environment.