Volatility
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.
Diversification Matters: Achieving Better Balance
Spreading your investments across asset classes can help to balance risk and return potential, and avoid surprises when market corrections occur.
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.
7 Themes for Investing in Changing Markets
Views on volatility, risks and trends in a Covid recovering world are shared by Alternatives, Global Bond, and Tactical Allocation Portfolio Managers.
The Realities of Realizing Risk
AlphaSimplex Group’s Chief Research Strategist analyzes realized risk over recent crisis periods in global markets and considers future implications.
- September 30, 2021
Volatility Insights: Spot up, Vol up
What is “Spot Up, Vol Up”? Simon Aninat, Volatility expert at Seeyond, provides insights on what this market configuration can reveal.
- September 9, 2021
Seeyond Volatility Update
Simon Aninat, Volatility expert at Seeyond, provides an update on the volatility environment as of the end of the first half of 2021.
- July 22, 2021
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
- Stephanie Bigou
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
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.