Portfolio Construction

How investing in bank loans may do more than protect portfolios against rising rates is explored by Loomis Sayles’ Bank Loan team.

How inflation, volatile markets, recession fears, and ongoing uncertainty are affecting allocation decisions in financial advisors’ portfolios.

500 names in an index isn’t offering broad diversification today. That’s why maintaining factor diversification is key to Vaughan Nelson’s Select approach.

Researcher CFRA awards the Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select ETF (VNSE) with its 5-star rating, based on performance, reward potential and risk mitigation.

Introduction to bond investing, fixed income funds, and how changing interest rates affect prices and yields.

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

Analysis of recent tax loss harvesting opportunities and overview of potential changes in tax legislation from the billionaire tax to SECURE 2.0.

Why panic selling during unsettling times may be one of the worst things long-term investors could do is analyzed over three decades.

Spreading your investments across asset classes can help to balance risk and return potential, and avoid surprises when market corrections occur.

A look at ETF strategists and the role they play in assisting financial professionals achieve their financial goals.

Q&A with Scott Weber, Co-Portfolio Manager of the Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select ETF (VNSE).

Understanding the potential price fluctuations unique to fixed income ETFs due to both structural and technical factors.

EQOP combines two actively managed equity sleeves into one ETF portfolio, paving the way for others of its type.

While tax code changes remain uncertain, the strong fourth quarter bull market continued to limit opportunities for harvesting losses in portfolios.

With interest rates more likely to rise than fall, investors may want to revisit their bond allocations with an eye toward risk.

Analysis of 20-year returns suggests that sector diversification may be a more effective defensive strategy than favoring growth or value equity styles.

Successful leaders from various fields show exceptional emotional intelligence – these traits can also enhance financial advisors’ client relationships.

Our consultants explain why defensive and cyclical sectors may be a better way to diversify an equity portfolio than the traditional growth/value framework.

Diversification is important, but the depth of research and strong convictions behind more concentrated portfolios can benefit investors.

Part 3 of our series discusses development of cryptocurrency funds and investors’ consideration of professional management when wading into the crypto waters.

China’s rollout of regulations, especially for internet firms, is analyzed through a risk management lens by Portfolio Manager Eric Liu at Harris Associates.

Part 2 of this cryptocurrency series covers the acceptance of Bitcoin by early supporters, price appreciation, and growing interest among investors.

What’s behind the growing popularity of model portfolios and innovative strategies now available are explored.

The Loomis Sayles global equity team speaks about how its approach to value creation is designed for all market conditions.

Portfolio consultants discuss record high equity allocations, economic cycle dynamics, and the growing popularity of alternatives and model portfolios.

From the birth of Bitcoin to how blockchain functions as the transactional infrastructure is explained in Part 1 of this Basics of Cryptocurrency series.

Comparing the benefits and risks of three investment vehicles that investors can consider when planning for short-term expenses.

Learn why direct indexing with a separately managed account (SMA) is more tax-efficient than an index fund or ETF.

Learn about the committee that provides capital market views and asset allocation guidance for consulting clients and tactical model portfolios.

It has now been over a year since the first semi-transparent exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed for trading in the United States. Now that these products have built up a performance and trading track record, let’s check in on how they’re performing.

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

Equity Analyst Adam Rich talks about how Vaughan Nelson Select takes a concentrated, active approach to equity opportunities.

When considering ETFs, know how premium/discount is calculated – and look at other factors.

Learn how a direct indexing strategy can help control the tax impact of diversifying a concentrated stock position.

Discover how direct indexing can help minimize the tax consequences of transitioning portfolio assets to a new account.

See how index portfolios can be customized for ESG (environmental, social, and governance) or strategic investment goals using active screening techniques.