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Focus on Equities: Taking the Long View
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Following a severe sell-off in the first quarter, global equity markets rebounded in the second quarter. Any number of scenarios could play out—how do we approach uncertainty?
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Looking Ahead From the Market Rally
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The unprecedented scale of the global fiscal and monetary policy response helped ease financial conditions during the second quarter of 2020. Looking ahead, we cover our latest thinking on the aggregate risk-for-reward picture in global markets.
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Finding Dividends in Today’s Markets
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George Metrou, portfolio manager for the Dividend Select Equity Portfolios, talks about the poor performance of dividend-paying stocks so far in 2020, despite their reputation for being defensive. He also discusses why he holds cash, his thoughts on companies cutting dividends, and his outlook for income going forward.
Goals/Needs-Based Investing
Sustainable Investing: The New Normal?
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Think of it as investing with a conscience. In these exceptional times, investors are grappling with how they can reach their goals without compromising their values. Portfolio Manager Paul Arnold discusses how sustainable investing aims to generate competitive long-term financial returns as well as positive societal impact.
Fixed Income Insights
The Dire Outlook for Bonds in the Wake of COVID-19
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Over the coming decade or two, bonds are unlikely to fulfill their dual role of income and capital preservation. Bond investors will be forced to choose between income or capital preservation, and there is a good chance they could end up with neither.
Market Outlooks
Is This Rebound for Real? And Is Now a Good Time to Double-Check Risk Tolerance?
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We take a closer look at the recent US stock market rally from its March low, and address some questions frequently asked by advisors around assessing risk and behavioral coaching in these unusual times.
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‘Essential Businesses’: Managing Focused Stock Portfolios in a COVID-19 World
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Our equity portfolio managers talk about how they're navigating the COVID-19 crisis and their outlook.
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U.S. vs. International Stocks: Will Next Decade’s Performance Look Different From the Last?
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International equity markets have trailed the U.S. for more than a decade. Does that make this asset class an opportunity or a value trap? We describe why we think international markets are poised for outperformance.
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After the Rebound, Is It Time to Sell?
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We believe markets have priced in a fairly optimistic economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis, but some markets have increased significantly, while others have lagged. Here’s our take on long-term opportunities.