Compelling bond yields and diverging equity returns offer building blocks for effective strategies.
As the second half gets underway, we think a modest overweight to risk assets is called for.
Investors looking for cash flow from commercial real estate may want to check out the debt side.
Some say private credit hasn’t been tested. We disagree…and stress can sharpen the senses.
The US economy is important, but it’s not the only one in a global approach.
This year’s formidable challenges have clarified strategic lessons for equity investors to apply in the coming months
Newsflow and misperceptions can obscure the drivers of profit growth—especially during a volatile year like 2025.
Market concentration rewarded passive investors who held market weights in the surging mega-caps. Since late 2014, passive index returns ranked in the 10th percentile of all portfolios in eVestment’s US Large Cap Growth Equity universe. In other words, only 10% of active managers outperformed.
Fixed-income investors concerned about tariffs and US exceptionalism may find opportunities in hedged global bonds.
In this latest installment of the AB Disruptor Series, we’ll look behind the algorithms and output to examine the critical ecosystem that underpins AI. We’ll explore the key links in the AI supply chain—from raw materials and semiconductors to data centers and energy demand—and why they matter to investors. And of course, we’ll also look at how geopolitics, trade policy and tariffs are reshaping this landscape, creating both risks and potential across the value chain.
A new culture of reform at Japanese companies offers exciting potential for equity investors.
Systematic fixed-income investing is attracting increased attention but needs specialist skills and resources. Would your manager have what it takes?
Private investments demand patience, but the rewards could be worth the wait.
New research connects intensifying natural perils to their future implications for asset classes.
Matching assets to long-term liabilities without compromising on return potential can be a challenge for insurers with long-duration liabilities.
Proposed tax-cut extensions and higher debt costs could amplify fiscal concern.
Looking to reduce volatility without sacrificing income potential? Consider short-maturity high yield.
The materiality of ESG factors differs across sectors and markets. Investors need to understand how.
Emerging-market (EM) stocks might not seem an obvious choice for anxious investors during a trade war. But history suggests that past volatility peaks have created favorable moments to invest in EM stocks.
Technology stocks have been buffeted by market volatility in early 2025, with shares tied to artificial intelligence (AI) hit especially hard.
Emerging market equities and bonds could benefit if the US dollar weakens—a possible scenario amid tariff turmoil.
It may seem risky to lend against recurring revenues, not earnings. With proper underwriting, it doesn’t have to be.
Over years, the US cemented its position as an exceptional source of earnings growth that fueled outsize equity returns. Many investors are now questioning whether the US will retain its advantages as President Trump’s trade policies add uncertainty to the outlook across industries.
A tense global trade war, policy uncertainty and other investor concerns in recent weeks have unleashed the sharpest market swings in years, with the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) spiking to 52.3 on April 8.
With flexibility, humility and disciplined processes, equity investors can find a way forward.
Small-caps have suffered in early 2025, but increased market breadth could support a recovery.
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High-yield bonds may be an attractive choice for investors looking to rebalance portfolios.
The US is running a substantial net trade deficit with the European Union (EU). Europe has a surplus—but with more exports at risk, it also has the weaker position in a potential trade conflict.
A well-planned defensive strategy can position equity portfolios to be resilient in a very harsh market environment.
A raft of reciprocal tariffs between China and the US could bruise China’s export revenues in the short term. But its domestically focused economic engine and shrinking dependency on US trade should minimize fallout in the long run.
The bond market has been extremely volatile the past couple of weeks since the introduction of global tariffs by the US. Bond yields have sold off almost 50 basis points, and today we'd like to examine why did that occur, what's next, and how should investors think about duration in this environment?
Coming off a wild ending to a disappointing first quarter, investors must navigate unsettled capital markets and decipher a wave of incoming policy news.
Stock markets have been rattled by trade war tensions and economic uncertainty driven by US tariff policies. Yet history suggests that equities have usually performed well in the aftermath of peak market volatility.
President Trump’s tariffs bring déjà vu for the euro-area economy: it’s back to slower growth and lower rates.
Global equities faced fresh challenges in the first quarter of 2025 amid growing trade-war concerns and developments in artificial intelligence (AI).
How might the recently announced US trade measures translate into economic reality?
The early days of the Trump administration have brought sweeping tariff announcements. While the situation is fluid, the direction is clear: trade restrictions are likely to increase, with China as a primary target.
As volatility rises, staying invested is a strategic priority for capturing long-term return potential in a broadening market.
Uncertainty is the watchword for the global economy. Dramatic policy shifts—tariffs in particular—by the Trump administration 2.0 have so far surprised financial markets and softened consumer sentiment. But we see a global economy well positioned to absorb potential shocks in the months ahead.
Since mid-January, a new political regime in Washington has shaken the geopolitical landscape and global markets. In this volatile environment, bonds have performed well, resuming their traditional role as ballast against falling stock prices and attracting strong demand from investors.
It’s been a rough start to the year for US equity investors. Yet the volatility hasn’t been too far out of the ordinary in historical context.
Emerging-market (EM) equities are off to a strong start in 2025, up 4.5% through March 14 in US-dollar terms. But investors could be excused for being wary. After all, emerging markets have struggled over the past decade.
Muni issuers are generally sound, so cuts in aid would be felt but dealt with.
European equities have started 2025 on a positive note. Several factors could help support the market overcome challenging conditions.
Banks’ retreat is creating opportunity for investors.
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