Identifying Value in the Crossover Corporate Bonds Space

Focusing on the area between investment grade and high yield corporate bonds can be advantageous, explains Loomis Sayles’ Fixed Income Manager Matt Eagan.

May 24, 2023 Matthew J. Eagan
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Value Investing Insight: Banking Dilemmas and Discounts

Bank failures, deeply discounted European financial stocks, and interest rate tailwinds for big US banks are explored by Harris Associates’ value investors.

5 Viewpoints for Fixed Income Investing in Late Credit Cycle

How Fed rate hikes, global commodity players, and late cycle market dynamics are factoring into portfolio decisions is shared by Fixed Income Manager Elaine Stokes.

May 17, 2023 Elaine M. Stokes
Loomis, Sayles & Company Municipal Bond Marketplace Commentary

Municipal bond yields fell in early 2023 amid market stress from two US bank failures. Fed policy remains a focus with recent shifting market expectations.

May 11, 2023
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Fixed Income Pulse: What You Need to Know

Yield, duration, and diversification insight are shared by fixed income experts. Advisors’ sentiment from a recent pulse survey is also highlighted.

Loomis Sayles Outlook: Macro Headwinds May Warrant a Tilt to Fixed Income

With equities challenged, macro headwinds and a possible corporate profits recession, Loomis Sayles is constructive on duration and fixed income overall.

May 2, 2023
Active ETFs Shine During Volatile Market Cycles

Active ETF managers may offer added return potential in volatile markets via their ability to invest opportunistically while managing risk.

April 25, 2023 Tyler A. Williams
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How Fixed Income Asset Management Rises Above Interest Rates

Loomis Sayles’ Brian Kennedy talks duration decisions, yield advantage, and the fixed income asset management choices his team is considering in 2023.

March 24, 2023 Brian P. Kennedy
Implications of Credit Suisse Takeover by UBS for Bond Investors

Why UBS took over Credit Suisse, what AT1 bonds are, and how bond investors globally may be impacted are explained by Loomis Sayles Credit Research.

March 23, 2023
Can Confidence in the Financial System Be Restored?

As central banks look to restore confidence in the financial system, chances of a full-blown recession and winners and losers of the crisis are analyzed.

March 21, 2023 Jack Janasiewicz - Garrett Melson
March Madness: Top Picks for Fixed Income Investing

Which bond category has what it takes to outperform in the current landscape? Check out sector analysis and fixed income investing bracketology.

March 20, 2023 Mark J. Cintolo
Failing Banks: How Long and Disruptive Will It Be?

Seven questions on the failing banks' potential economic impact, and Fed rate hikes are answered by Natixis portfolio strategists.

March 20, 2023 Jack Janasiewicz - Garrett Melson
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Yield Opportunities Now in Fixed Income Markets

With bond yields higher than they’ve been in years, Fixed Income Manager Matt Eagan discusses the opportunities he is pursuing in the fixed income markets.

March 6, 2023 Matthew J. Eagan
2023 Fund Selector Outlook

Fund selectors look to balance challenging markets and evolving client needs.

February 13, 2023 Dave Goodsell
Looking Beyond High Yield Bonds for Higher Returns

See how the higher interest rates of the past year have helped investment grade corporates and bank loans more than high yield bonds.

February 6, 2023 Mark J. Cintolo
Fixed Income Portfolios: Time to Build a Yield Advantage

After a lengthy hiatus, yield is back, says Loomis Sayles Fixed Income Manager Brian Kennedy. He shares market dynamics and late cycle ideas for fixed income portfolios.

January 30, 2023 Brian P. Kennedy
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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
ETF Ecosystem Shows Strength in Unstable 2022

Factors behind the liquidity, stability, and overall strength of the ETF ecosystem in 2022’s volatile global market landscape are explained.

December 21, 2022 Nicholas J. Elward
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Attractive Entry Point for International Equity Investing

Value investing veteran David Herro sees valuations and undervalued currencies driving opportunity for international equity investors in 2023.

December 21, 2022 David G. Herro
2023 Institutional Outlook

Institutional investors see a challenging year ahead. Read the full results from our 2023 Natixis Outlook Survey.

December 6, 2022 Dave Goodsell
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What’s Ahead for Global Equities in 2023?

Economic winds, US dollar strength making non-US assets more attractive, and sector standouts in global equities are covered by Vaughan Nelson’s CEO.

November 30, 2022 Chris D. Wallis
What Factors Will Drive Fixed Income Markets in 2023?

Three fixed income market experts share diverse views on Fed rate hikes, inflation, high yield’s liquidity issue, and value opportunities in 2023.

Is the Market Looking Past Lowered Earnings Estimates?

While they aren’t yet reflected in the broad Index, S&P 500® earnings expectations have been revised much lower since mid-year.

November 16, 2022 David T. Reilly
Retirement Sentiment Among High Net Worth Investors

It’s the million dollar question: How much do I need to retire? See how a million in retirement savings isn’t what it used to be.

October 17, 2022 Dave Goodsell
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Late Expansion Value in Corporate and Convertible Bonds

Late expansion phase views and select value picks in corporate bonds and convertibles are shared by Loomis, Sayles & Co. Full Discretion Team’s Brian Kennedy.

August 4, 2022 Brian P. Kennedy
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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.

July 29, 2022 Chris D. Wallis
Mid-Year 2022 ETF Trends to Watch

At midyear Natixis’ ETF experts discuss investor trends for the rest of 2022 regarding active vs. passive, value vs. growth, and short- vs. long-term ETFs.

July 22, 2022 Nicholas J. Elward
Strategist Outlook: The End of Easy Money

With recession looming, central bank policy is a linchpin in H2 prospects.

July 19, 2022 Dave Goodsell
2022 Fund Selector Outlook

Fund selectors look past Covid to bigger risks in 2022.

February 7, 2022 Dave Goodsell
2022 Institutional Outlook

After thriving in the pandemic, institutions are facing the unknowns of 2022 with confidence. See why they’re saying, “Bring it on!”

December 7, 2021 Dave Goodsell
2021 Fund Selector Outlook

Get insight into key trends that are shaping a more optimistic outlook for the year ahead.

February 17, 2021 Dave Goodsell
2019 Global Survey of Professional Fund Buyers

Results from the 2019 Global Survey of Professional Fund Buyers predicted increased equity volatility and illustrate how professionals have been positioning portfolios for riskier market scenarios.

April 3, 2020
2020 Institutional Outlook

The latest Global Survey of Institutional Investors reveals ten market trends institutions are watching in 2020.

December 4, 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.

August 8, 2019 Dave Goodsell
Concerns and Expectations of Professional Fund Buyers for 2019

From market volatility to geopolitical uncertainty, see how professional fund buyers are facing the challenges of 2019, based on the 2018 Global Survey of Professional Fund Buyers.

April 4, 2019
2019 Institutional Outlook

Our 2019 Institutional Outlook explores the nine trends driving institutional strategy for 2019.

March 4, 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.

June 15, 2018
Risk on the Horizon: Institutional Investor Outlook for 2018

After a decade of low interest rates, low volatility, and high investment returns, are professional investors prepared for what’s ahead in 2018?

December 5, 2017
Riding the Aftershock: Wholesale Portfolio Manager Survey

How wholesale portfolio managers are finding opportunity amidst geopolitical instability, market volatility, and low interest rates.

May 4, 2017