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Portfolio Allocation Trends – Q3 2023

A review of nearly 300 advisor portfolios shows that taking equity risk and staying short on fixed income duration drove top year-to-date portfolio returns.

November 22, 2023 Sean Kaukas - Kevin McCullough
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Value Gap in US Equities Is Widening Again

A number of low price-to-earnings stocks are making it an attractive environment for US stock pickers, explains Bill Nygren, CIO-US at Harris Associates.

November 3, 2023 William C. Nygren
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Trading Time for Value

How pursuing certain undervalued companies and incorporating factor analysis makes a difference is explained by Vaughan Nelson portfolio managers.

October 27, 2023 Chris D. Wallis - Scott J. Weber
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Triple Discount in International Equities

Significant value in international equity markets and why higher for longer interest rates should benefit European financials is explained by David Herro.

October 24, 2023 David G. Herro
Don’t Get Caught with Your Shorts Down

Learn why options-based approaches that sell volatility are less risky than shorting volatility as they generate income, eliminate leverage and limit loss.

October 17, 2023
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Cruel September

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz examines seasonality patterns and the rise in bond yields, oil, and the dollar that weighed on risk assets in September.

October 13, 2023 Jack Janasiewicz
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Equity Strategy Chooses Companies Investing for the Future

Portfolio manager Jens Peers discusses opportunities and positioning in Mirova’s global equity portfolios.

September 15, 2023 Jens Peers
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Bullwhips and the Extrapolation Effect

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz explains why extrapolating current market trends into the future based on the bullwhip effect may be misguided.

September 15, 2023 Jack Janasiewicz
What’s Next for Europe’s Natural Gas Dilemma and Economy?

Europe’s avoidance of an energy crisis in 2022, natural gas supply/demand, attractive valuations, and the investment opportunity in the region are analyzed.

September 14, 2023 Matthias Nikaj
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Macro Insights: About That Recession…

Portfolio strategists analyze macro storylines in the third quarter including growth, inflation, the strength of the US consumer, and the outlook for rates.

September 12, 2023 Brian Hess - Jack Janasiewicz - Garrett Melson
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Portfolio Construction: Growth & Cyclical Stocks

Portfolio consultants explain how they align equity investments with their current economic outlook using a growth/cyclical barbell strategy.

August 25, 2023 Mark J. Cintolo - Sean Kaukas
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Recession Outlook: Going, Going, Gone

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz discusses the shifting recession narrative, labor and inflation trends, and the Fed’s pathway to a soft landing.

August 18, 2023 Jack Janasiewicz
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Five Institutional Investment Trends – Midyear 2023

Recovering institutional investor returns, soaring AI company valuations, and reshuffling real estate sectors due to WFH impact are observed at midyear.

July 25, 2023 Mark J. Cintolo Financial Professional content – requires login
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Market Catalysts: Made in the USA

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz discusses potential market tailwinds, FOMO, a US capital spending boom, and prospects for a strong second half.

July 17, 2023 Jack Janasiewicz
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Midyear Outlook: Eve of Disruption?

Portfolio strategists offer their take on investor misperceptions, inflation and the Fed’s pause, market tailwinds, and tactical allocation opportunities.

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Outlook & Opportunities: Global Equities

Diverse views on growth trends beyond AI, a recession, China, and where the value may be across global markets are offered by our equity managers.

June 20, 2023
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Bear Market Still in Hibernation

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz offers his take on inflation, the Fed, labor trends, liquidity fears and narrow market breadth.

June 15, 2023 Jack Janasiewicz
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Shifting Winds – and Fed Pause, Not Pivot

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz provides his take on the Fed’s May meeting, corporate earnings season, and some underappreciated economic tailwinds.

May 11, 2023 Jack Janasiewicz
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Higher for How Much Longer?

Portfolio strategists offer their take on the changing macro narrative in the first quarter, the banking crisis, and prospects for a soft or hard landing.

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Listen to Our Experts Explain the Framework

Analysis that combines inflation and growth cycle trends may provide a more nuanced way to understand stock market drivers.

March 15, 2023 Mark J. Cintolo - Sean Kaukas
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Observations on Five Institutional Investing Trends

Foundations and public pensions lost ground in a challenging investment environment. As we enter 2023, indicators suggest elevated return potential.

February 6, 2023 Mark J. Cintolo Financial Professional content – requires login
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Sustainable Investing Trends for 2023 and Beyond

Acceleration of renewable energy and industrial automation, plus regulatory clarity, are positive for sustainable and ESG investing says Mirova’s Jens Peers.

January 13, 2023 Jens Peers
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Financial Portfolios Adapt to Inflation, Rough Markets

Learn how advisors have adjusted their financial portfolio allocations in response to higher inflation and difficult market conditions.

January 10, 2023 James Kelly - Kevin McCullough
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From the Consultants’ Desk: Investment Portfolio Construction Trends at Midyear

US equity exceptionalism sentiment, value, shorter durations, and unicorns are among the asset allocation trends explored.

September 1, 2022 Mark J. Cintolo - Kevin McCullough
Institutional Investing Trends Observed at Midyear 2022

Amid the failed diversification of disappointing returns from both stocks and bonds, there are some bright spots in institutional investing trends.

July 22, 2022 Mark J. Cintolo Financial Professional content – requires login
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Bottoms Up: Finding Sustainable Growth in a Global Value Chain

Through a pint of beer, take a look at how Loomis Sayles’ Growth Equity Strategies Team analyzes the beverage industry’s global value chain.

June 28, 2022
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Using Option Strategies to Help Manage Portfolio Volatility

Learn how option strategies can help manage the volatility of equities and create a smoother ride.

June 9, 2022
Inflation Protection: An Equity-Centric View

Historical analysis highlights which equity sectors and strategies fare best when inflation heats up.

April 12, 2022 Mark J. Cintolo - Sean Kaukas
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Equity Diversification for the Next Selloff

With their yields near all-time lows, Treasuries may no longer provide reliable diversification for equities in the next crisis. What else might work?

December 20, 2021 Mark J. Cintolo Financial Professional content – requires login
5 Investment Trends in US Advisor Portfolios – Spring 2021

Recent trends show increasing growth style bias, higher emerging market allocations and focus on quality fixed income holdings in moderate portfolios.

March 5, 2021 Mark J. Cintolo Financial Professional content – requires login
Five Institutional Investment Trends to Watch

Recent trends include cash deployment, sustainable investment screening, and muni debt issuance by colleges and universities.

March 3, 2021 Mark J. Cintolo Financial Professional content – requires login