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Evaluating Stocks as Growth Continues to Grow
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Portfolio Manager Doug Rao discusses the phenomenon of concentrated market leadership and what that means for long-term investors.
Key Takeaways
- When market returns are driven by a handful of stocks, active investors face difficult decisions, especially when underweighting or not owning these stocks may significantly impact portfolio performance.
- The recent phenomenon of large-cap tech stocks driving a significant portion of stock market gains may be justified by the fact that these companies are strongly tied to themes related to digital disruption.
- Investors may benefit from focusing on competitively advantaged companies positioned to profit from these themes, which have only accelerated amid the COVID-19 pandemic and are likely to persist over the coming months and years.
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Sustainable Design in Consumer Products
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An in-depth look at the role of sustainability in consumer products.
Key Takeaways:
- The apparel sector is well known for its detrimental effects on the environment. However, as consumers become more aware of their own environmental footprints, there has been a surge in demand for sustainable goods.
- A circular economy is based on the principles of designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems.
- Companies including Nike, Adidas and DS Smith have incorporated a circular approach to the design and production of their goods, creating durable and long-lasting products with a reduced environmental footprint.
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Combining Factors to Target Specific Investment Outcomes
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A white paper that explores using a factor-based approach to portfolio construction. By combining factor exposures, investors can create a "core" equity portfolio and by adjusting the factor allocations can tailor their portfolios to their own particular investing style/desired outcome.
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Deep Dive: Investing in Today’s Markets Without a Crystal Ball
Join Sophie Antal Gilbert, a Consulting Director at Russell Investments and Rob Balkema a Senior Portfolio Manager for Multi-Asset Solutions at Russell Investments, as they explore some approaches for investing in uncertain markets.
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An Interest Rate Hedging Diagnostic
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One of the biggest strategic decisions faced by defined benefit pension plans is that of choosing an interest rate hedge ratio.