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Our Valuation-Driven Asset Allocation Views Looking Beyond COVID-19
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While we haven’t faced a global pandemic of this kind before and the path to normalization is uncertain, we are encouraged by the aggressive policy response from central banks and governments which we think will be effective in averting a financial crisis. Thus, we think the recent sell-off has created significant opportunities for long-term investors like us. Read our commentary to learn our latest thinking.
Client Experience
Market Downturn: Progress Report
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With so much market noise, it can be difficult for investors to see how financial plans can help them stay on track toward their long term goals.To help with client conversations, advisors can review our Progress Update, which includes slides covering the market downturn and the importance of staying the course.
Market Outlooks
Where We See Opportunities Ahead
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The news today makes the short-term economic outlook uncertain. Yet, we invest for the long term, not just for the next few months or even years. Given the attractive valuations we saw near the end of the first quarter, we think long-term returns look much better for investors now than they did just three months ago.
Please join our discussion with President and Global Chief Investment Officer Daniel Needham, Co-Head of Target Risk Strategies Dan McNeela, and Head of US Equity Strategies Michael Corty.
Client Experience
How to Serve the "Expert" Client
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In a recent FlexShares ETFs survey, the majority of HNW primary breadwinners rated themselves a perfect 10 out of 10 when it came to their investment knowledge. With the markets still uncertain, this article offers ways for advisors to add value to these confident clients
Client Experience
Clients don’t want another email. They want to hear your voice.
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Have you been proactively asking your clients how they are doing personally? Ongoing proactive communication has never been more important.
Client Experience
Five Things Advisors Can Do to Help Themselves and Clients Manage Through COVID-19
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The widespread closure of social settings and workplaces has created unprecedented business disruption, and for many of us, unfamiliar emotional distress as well. These tips may help you manage during and beyond this uncertain time.
Market Outlooks
Markets in Crisis: Q1 Update and a Look Ahead
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In this podcast, Andrew Lill, CEO, Americas, and Philip Straehl, head of capital markets & asset allocation, Americas, discuss the extraordinary markets in the first quarter of 2020, and share some thoughts on where they see opportunity in the days ahead.
Market Outlooks
Crisis or Opportunity? 3 Simple Ways to Think About Markets Today
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The coronavirus pandemic has brought uncertainty to today's markets and complexity to the way we think about the future. To simplify, President and Global CIO Daniel Needham offers a few key points for both advisors and investors to remember in these unprecedented times.
Behavioral Finance
Behavioral Advisor Perspectives and Practices: Practical Planning Is Your Compass
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The next several weeks are going to be challenging for advisors and investors. The reality of the scope and severity of the pandemic along with the associated economic and market damage will hit home raising fear levels to new highs. In these times, it will be hard not to overreact, panic or lose hope. Strong emotions and behavioral biases including, anchoring, loss aversion, cascading and availability bias can cloud our thinking and lead to poor decision making. Engaging in realistic and practical planning discussions along with relevant behavioral coaching can provide essential support during these challenging times.
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Behavioral Advisor Perspectives and Practices: Drawdown, Turbulence and Recovery
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Everyone breathed a sigh of relief as markets had several positive days. Don’t be surprised, however, if markets drop suddenly and test or breach previous lows several times over the next few weeks or months. Much like flying through a thunderstorm, there are likely to be some bumpy times ahead. No matter how many times you have flown, your heart jumps every time the aircraft drops. Fortunately, there is no need to time the bottom for long-term investors.
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Staying the Course Versus Timing the Market
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Being a long-term investor doesn't mean sitting idle in volatile times. Here's how we think about investing in market downturns.
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