VantagePoint: Second Quarter 2018
Advice in Brief The global economy and capital markets are constantly evolving. From the industrial revolution in the 1700s, to information technology in the last 45 years, waves of innovation have had profound implications for society, the global economy, and investors. At the same time, debt cycles, demographics, and productivity trends all have a slow-moving, […]
April 2018
Should Investors Reposition their Portfolios in Response to Recent Tariffs and the Rising Threat of Trade Wars?
Not necessarily. Although we believe the announced tariffs are a negative for the global economy, recent market moves have probably more than baked in the pain they will cause.
April 2018
Are Inflationary Pressures in the United States Building?
Yes. Inflationary pressures in the United States appear to be building, as positively trending wages, expansionary fiscal policies, and protectionist trade barriers feed into a humming economy.
March 2018
Should US Equity Investors Fret About Rising Yields?
Not in the near term. The current environment of rising, but low, interest rates accompanied by strong earnings growth expectations is supportive for equities.
March 2018
Should Investors Be Concerned that the Number of Listed US Stocks Has Dropped by Half Since 1996?
No. The US public equity market remains the largest and most liquid in the world and continues to offer a robust opportunity set for investors.
February 2018
Distressed Debt: A New Way to Categorize Managers
As the economic cycle progresses, the next recession draws inexorably closer, bringing with it the next downturn in the credit cycle. Recognizing this, institutional investors are increasingly considering allocations to distressed debt managers. While lumping all distressed managers into one group is tempting, different managers have meaningfully different approaches that are not captured by considerations […]
February 2018
With the Recent Surge in Volatility, Should Investors Modify Their Asset Allocation or Exit Systematic Strategies
No, most investors should sit tight. The persistence of strong corporate and macroeconomic fundamentals in the face of the recent sell-off and spike in volatility strongly suggests that the duration of the market rout should be limited.
February 2018
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