Stay Away From TINA: The Case for Bonds (and Alternatives)
As interest rates hit record lows, some investors argue that bonds are no longer a useful diversification tool. Howard Lindzon of StockTwits and Ron Lagnado
As interest rates hit record lows, some investors argue that bonds are no longer a useful diversification tool. Howard Lindzon of StockTwits and Ron Lagnado
When considering an investment for inclusion in a portfolio, it can be helpful to look at a few summary statistics. Annualized Return gives a historical
After screeching to a halt in March and April, the global economy has begun to show signs of forward progress. In day to day life,
Diversifier strategies seek to strengthen portfolios by functioning as a separate asset class, distinct from stocks and bonds. They target investment returns that are traditionally
[We open on the interior of an office, where a single investment professional sits at a trading station. The NARRATOR enters stage right.] Narrator: As
The addition of tactical trend following in fixed income can greatly benefit a traditional stock-and-bond portfolio. In How To Shelter from Macro Shocks, we discussed
A common rule of thumb (or, in academic-speak, “heuristic”) is leading investors to see too much promise in too many firms. This mistake has led
Amid concerns about slowing economic growth and the U.S. national debt, investors are again wondering what might happen to their portfolios in a declining interest
Bond investors and their advisors’ attitude toward interest rate risk tends to fluctuate over time. Sometimes, it’s a major consideration – other times, not so
Allocating to a trend-following strategy in high yield credit can improve both portfolio risk and return compared with traditional buy-and-hold strategies. This finding provides advisors
A 60/40 split between buy-and-hold positions in stocks and bonds is a time-honored, set-and-forget, plain-vanilla asset allocation – so much so that it’s often shorthand
Trend-following strategies applied to high yield corporate and municipal credit may allow investors to mitigate the downside while seeking reasonable returns. In this piece we
In today’s hypercompetitive investment landscape, active investment managers must earn their fees by targeting genuine opportunities to outperform. To do this, managers need to use
Markets delivered a rough close to 2018. Risky asset prices whipsawed, and a bear market in U.S. equities may have taken hold. Investors who had
As the year draws to a close and many investors are confronting short-term turbulence in riskier asset classes, now is a good time to evaluate
The life of the investment advisor is full of challenges. Robo-advisors, indexing, and other low-cost options have entered the market, and clients are increasingly prepared
Amid recent sharp daily declines in broad U.S. stock indices, advisors and portfolio managers are once again preparing their clients for possible sharp declines in
As we head into the fourth quarter of 2018, investors have plenty to worry about. From the yield curve pointing to rising odds of a
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