Historically, bank loans and high yield have traded off in terms of which protected better in market downturns. But in light of this unprecedented pandemic crisis, it is very sound and well-grounded for investors to ask what the unique advantages and disadvantages are from each. Certain investor situations may necessitate maintaining an overweight ...
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Global equity markets have rebounded despite a global pandemic, economic depression, and social unrest. A second wave of the virus remains a significant concern and is expected to result in continued stock price volatility.
When an unforeseeable or disruptive event occurs—such as the COVID-19 pandemic—the transaction parties must look back at their real estate agreements and reassess their standing, rights, remedies, recourse, and relationships. To ensure good business judgment, the review on the provisions of your real estate contracts should include addr...
The COVID-19 pandemic has had swift and severe effects on the U.S. by devastating the stock market and halting the broader economy. However, given the indicators of instability that had previously existed, an optimist may argue that the virus simply expedited a previously foreseen economic downturn and a recession-induced bear market. Undoubtedly t...
In the same way that spot prices are useful to farmers for planning, they can be just as useful for investors. Many index providers recognize this and publish asset-class-wide measurements of aggregate spot prices called spot indexes. However, things can get complicated if you don’t understand their subtleties. After unshrouding the mystery a...
In a time of volatility and unstable markets, investing in sustainable infrastructure can help stabilize an investment portfolio. Further, sustainable infrastructure is likely to be more shielded than many other sectors from emerging concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, such as consumer credit risk and business interruptions affecting non-...
Although the population and life expectancies of U.S. retirees are increasing, portfolio yields remain at historically low levels. As defined benefit income becomes less commonly available, the need for informed retirement portfolio spending strategies is more critical. Because every investor's financial situation is unique, there is no one-siz...
At the 2012 Global Investment Forum, this expert panel examined opportunities linked to increased interest in asset classes – direct investing, distressed assets and global fixed income – resulting from disjuncture in the world economy, the current financial crisis and its longer-term aftermath.Wealth owner, William Kidd, has found success in devel...
The emerging markets have increasingly become a motor of global economic growth as western economies languish. This 2012 Global Investment Forum session examined several key questions. How should families evaluate the relative attractiveness of the emerging markets (BRICs, Next-11)? What portion – or a lower and upper range - of an overall po...
The impact of COVID-19 on the economy has raised questions for investors about the current state of the private investment landscape. In this webinar, the Cambridge Associates team addresses the possible implications for private investment portfolios as they discuss their experiences and observations from prior crises to the key element of staying ...
In the wake of the financial crisis and an uncertain economic outlook, it is timely to think afresh and evaluate new approaches to investing. Dr. Sam Thomas, professor of banking and finance at the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University, discusses what the changing ‘architecture of global commerce’ means for asset allocat...
In spite of government intervention, economic recovery in most developed economies remains anaemic and equity markets volatile. At the same time, the emerging markets continue to surge. This keynote address given at the 2012 Global Investment Forum by a respected investment strategist examined the structural forces that are reshaping the investment...
Can a pandemic-induced market downturn become an opportunity for investors looking to modify their portfolios? Learn how constructive changes, including going from ETFs to tax-managed SMAs, can present the best chance to improve overall portfolio health.
Developing an impact investing strategy and taking subsequent action steps can be organized into three stages: Prepare, Build, and Refine. In this guide, which builds from the introductory guide on impact investing, the three phases are explored further to explain how to take practical steps towards implementing your first impact investment.
Impact investing, which seeks to generate social and/or environmental benefits while delivering a financial return, is expanding as a promising tool for both investors and philanthropists. This guide is part of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors’ Philanthropy Roadmap series and acts as an introduction to impact investing. To consider the next ste...