Volatility
Climbing the Wall of Worry
Daniel Nicholas, Client Portfolio Manager at Harris Associates, writes about the cacophony of risks that investors face today, assessing risk and dealing with it.
- November 1, 2022
Volatility Investing by Seeyond: Volatility Risk Premium strategy positioning
New addition to the "Volatility Investing by Seeyond" series: Simon Aninat, Volatility expert and portfolio manager at Seeyond, explains the positioning for the Volatility Risk Premium strategy.
- October 26, 2022
Seeyond Volatility Insights: Enjoy the (Skew)Ride
Simon Aninat, PM and Volatility expert at Seeyond, explains the different possible volatility regimes and why the past few months have been exceptional.
- October 24, 2022
Why Everyone's Talking About… The Energy Transition
The shift from fossil-fuels to renewables remains the long-term goal. But how feasible are timescales, given the need for immediate energy security?
Readying for Recession: High Yield Credit vs. Bank Loans Today
High yield is in relatively good shape if recession hits while bank loans are more challenged. Matt Eagan of Loomis Sayles’ Full Discretion Team explains.
Market Drivers and Value in Global Equities
What’s on Vaughan Nelson’s shopping list for value stocks at midyear mark? CEO Chris Wallis talks market dynamics and areas of deep discounts.
Managed Futures and Market Stress
AlphaSimplex’s Katy Kaminski discusses crisis alpha, why trend-following strategies generated positive returns in 1H, and trends to watch in 2H 2022.
Strategist Outlook: The End of Easy Money
With recession looming, central bank policy is a linchpin in H2 prospects.
That Was a Doozy: The Fed's 75bp Rate Hike and Inflation
Why the Fed went big at its June meeting is analyzed by Portfolio Strategist Garrett Melson, along with inflation, recession, and further rate hikes.
Seeyond Volatility Insights : The Great Skew Reset
Simon Aninat, PM and Volatility expert at Seeyond, explains the great skew reset we have been witnessing and why we closely monitor this parameter.
- June 21, 2022
Stepping Up Resiliency of Fixed Income Portfolios
Now’s the time to balance interest rate and credit risk in fixed income portfolios, explains Matt Eagan, Co-Head of Loomis Sayles’ Full Discretion Team.
Inflation & the Volatility Risk Premium
Most people think that high inflation implies high volatility for risky assets. But market data demonstrate a more nuanced reality. Learn more with Seeyond’s expert.
- May 17, 2022
Multisector Matters: Volatility Means Mispriced Bond Opportunity
Where the Loomis Sayles Full Discretion Team is finding favorable prices and security selection opportunities amidst heightened volatility is explored.
Can Big Tech Earnings Calm Market Fears?
What’s driving the markets, and if Big Tech can save the day or exacerbate a selloff, is analyzed.
Market Volatility During Wartime
Simon Aninat, Volatility expert at Seeyond, provides insights on volatility during wartime.
- April 19, 2022
Loomis on Loans - Q1 2022
Rates have been rising. Can companies take the heat? Loomis takes a look at the Loan Market.
- April 13, 2022
Three Reasons to Stay Invested in Volatile Times
Why panic selling during unsettling times may be one of the worst things long-term investors could do is analyzed over three decades.
Equity Outlook: Get Ready for Volatility & Value Plays
Geopolitical, inflationary, and policy pressures may increase volatility in equity markets and value opportunities, says Chris Wallis, CEO, Vaughan Nelson.
Macro Consequences of Russia's Invasion
How direct and indirect risks, sanctions, commodity prices, and investor sentiment may impact the world as Russia continues its drive is analyzed.
Quantifying Turbulence in Trend Following
The authors examine historical periods of high turbulence and classify their driving forces to gain a better understanding of these extreme events.
Intraday Volatility
Intraday volatility was very high in January. Simon Aninat, Volatility expert at Seeyond, discusses this event...
- February 28, 2022
Seeyond - Equity vs. Govies Volatility in 2021
Simon Aninat, Volatility expert at Seeyond, provides an update on the volatility of Equities vs Govies in 2021.
- December 21, 2021
Trend Follower Insight: Three Themes of 2021
Investment trends and new market themes that appeared in 2021 are analyzed by trend-following research specialists at AlphaSimplex.
Volatility Investing by Seeyond: Long vs Short Volatility Investing
Simon Aninat, Volatility expert at Seeyond, provides insights on how long and short volatility strategies can be complementary in a portfolio.
- June 16, 2021
Vaughan Nelson Select: Why, How, What
Equity Analyst Adam Rich talks about how Vaughan Nelson Select takes a concentrated, active approach to equity opportunities.
Volatility Investing by Seeyond: Volatility Risk Premium Strategy
Simon Aninat, portfolio manager and Volatility specialist, provides insights on Seeyond’s short volatility strategy.
- February 12, 2021
2021 Institutional Outlook
Get seven critical insights into how institutions will tackle risks, opportunities, and challenges in an uncertain 2021.
A Decade of Europe Minimum Volatility Investing at Seeyond
With 10 years of investing under his belt, Seeyond’s Nicolas Just looks at what the future holds for this investment approach.
- November 2, 2020
2020 Global Retirement Index
The 2020 Global Retirement Index identifies five critical risks to retirement security – recession, interest rates, public debt, climate change, and income inequality – and what they mean for the industry.
Four Insights on the Pandemic Market and Investor Behavior
Results from our Global Survey of Financial Professionals, conducted in the midst of the pandemic, show that volatility and recession are top concerns and reveal insight into investor behavior in uncertain markets.
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
Too Early for Pessimists
Our statistical analysis shows that 70% of equity investor risk appetite is defined by global growth, political risk and the FED’s monetary policies.
- September 9, 2019
Welcome to the Meh Market
After a first half run-up, our market strategists think rate cuts are already priced in, leaving little to get excited about in the second half of 2019.
2019 Natixis Global Survey of Individual Investors
The 2019 Natixis Global Survey of Individual Investors reveals that investors are conflicted about risk, returns and what they can expect from their investments.
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
2019 Institutional Outlook
Our 2019 Institutional Outlook explores the nine trends driving institutional strategy for 2019.
Top Concerns for Professional Fund Buyers in 2018
With the return of market volatility, professional fund buyers reveal their top concerns–and how they plan to meet their goals despite them.
Riding the Aftershock: Wholesale Portfolio Manager Survey
How wholesale portfolio managers are finding opportunity amidst geopolitical instability, market volatility, and low interest rates.