VantagePoint: First Quarter 2017
The start of the year is always a good time to focus on personal improvements with resolutions. In this edition of VantagePoint, we share in the spirit of a new year by providing investment resolutions.
January 2017
Insights
Why Shouldn’t Investors Simplify to a 70/30 Portfolio?
Simple is not so sweet in the current environment. In a world of global uncertainty, investors should place a premium on diversification. The siren song of the simple portfolio may be difficult to resist, but its appeal is based on recent performance that is unlikely to be repeated over the next decade. Prospective long-term returns […]
January 2017
Are Private Equity Returns Doomed?
No. You just need to know where to look. Given the low return environment, many investors are exploring private equity investing for the first time, attracted by data points such as the 10.7% ten-year return for the Cambridge Associates LLC US Private Equity Index®. The increased demand and, therefore, expected increased supply of capital for […]
January 2017
Outlook 2017: A Break in the Clouds
In our 2017 outlook, we review the prospects for several asset classes—developed and emerging markets equities, credit, real assets, sovereign bonds, and currencies—and share the advice of our chief investment strategist.
December 2016
403(b) Plan Fiduciary Oversight
In an increasingly complex landscape, the fiduciary management of robust 403(b) plans has become more challenging than ever.
November 2016
Hedge Fund-ing the Pension Deficit: The Case for UK Schemes
Select hedge funds have provided attractive long-term returns with reduced equity beta and can be integral to pension investment strategies.
October 2016
Don’t Forget the Credit Spread!
While corporate plan sponsors are keenly aware of interest rate risk within their defined benefit plans, few fully appreciate the complex and significant risk posed by credit spreads.
October 2016
The Private Path to Latin America’s Most Dynamic Sectors
For investors seeking regional diversification and differentiated exposure to emerging markets, Latin American private equity and venture capital warrants serious consideration.
September 2016