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Active/Passive Management
The Changing Nature of Active Management
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Research shows that investors need to not only be active to outperform; they need to be patient. President and Global CIO Daniel Needham discusses why we believe the changing nature of active management is an opportunity and an advantage--and how to help investors understand the inherent benefits of staying the course.
Portfolio Construction Insights
How a Bond Ladder Can Offer Stability in Any Market Condition
A bond ladder, or a portfolio of individual bonds whose maturity dates are staggered over a set number of years, is designed to provide a predictable income stream while minimizing exposure to interest-rate fluctuations. We explore why an investor might consider holding a bond ladder, risks, and our expectations for the current rate environment.
Behavioral Finance
Have the Rules of Investing Changed?
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Without a doubt, the ongoing global pandemic has us re-imagining many aspects of our day-to-day life. But should investors change how they think about investing or what they can expect from their portfolios? Marta Norton, CIO for the Americas, talks about finding opportunities, protecting on the downside, and how we bring the two together when building portfolios.
Behavioral Finance
Never Waste a Good Crisis
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With so many of us Americans working and learning from home during the pandemic, it led us to ask, “How are we doing investing from home?” Here we’ll offer a few pro tips for making the most of this unusual time.
Alternative Investments
Understanding Gold: An Expensive Insurance Policy?
One of the most significant investment winners year-to-date in 2020 has been gold. What is behind the sudden interest in the yellow metal? We look at the history of gold as an investment and what may have been driving the rise in the price of gold in 2020.
Client Experience
It’s All Hometown to John Caserta
John Caserta grew up in North Haven, Conn., where he’s now a Chartered Financial Consultant and managing director at Caserta & de Jongh LLC. His second office is in New Haven, home to his alma mater, Yale, where he studied Italian and played trumpet in concert and jazz bands. His frequent media appearances and alumni connections are helping him grow his practice.
Client Experience
Overconfident? Cognitively Rigid? How Investors Can Make Better Decisions by Dealing With Emotions and Biases
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Sarah Newcomb, director of behavioral science at Morningstar, Inc., discusses emotions brought on by market loss, talks about how they can affect decisions, and offers some ways to cope. Ryan Murphy, head of decision sciences at Morningstar Investment Management, discusses cognitive biases to watch out for and ways investors can make better decisions.