All Alternatives articles – Page 56
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White papersCurrency Management: The Case for Value Investing
William Blair’s Dynamic Allocation Strategies team explains how it has made significant use of dynamic currency management in the pursuit of its investment performance objectives.
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White papersClimate change: redefining the risks
Climate change will be a defining theme in the global economy, industry and financial markets.
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White papersResponsible Investment Quarterly: Q2 2017
The second quarter of any year is a busy period in responsible investment, but this year more than ever.
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White papersThe economic implications of the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement
When the US withdrew from the historic Paris Agreement in June, it drew criticism from around the world.
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White papersThe outcome of Brexit matters for the UK’s balance of payments
Ben Rodriguez argues that Brexit could have a significant impact on the UK’s balance of payments, which would, in turn, influence returns from UK assets.
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White papersInsights from an asset allocation veteran
We’re about eight years into the current bull market and from the very lows of the bottom of the financial crisis, the S&P 500 has nearly quadrupled.
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White papersConcentrated long-short investing to achieve absolute return
Lower future equity market returns are expected to increase the importance of alpha in portfolios.
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White papersChina-US détente eases investor fears
International investors have greater opportunity to benefit from China’s continued rise.
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White papersDynamic asset allocation in a changing world
In an uncertain investment climate, where volatility is heightened, managing risk is the key to achieving a successful investment outcome.
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White papersThe Case for Macro
Macro investors adopt a top-down view of the world in which they analyze broad trends to allocate risk across asset classes, geographies, sectors, and currencies—resulting in a liquid strategy that aims to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns without having to rely on rising equity or bond markets.
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White papersResponsible Investment Quarterly: Q1 2017
Welcome to a new format for our quarterly report. 2017 is shaping up to be an interesting year. In terms of voting, we expect to see a number of areas of focus.
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White papersInfrastructure: Opportunity for yield and diversification
Infrastructure is a real asset offering institutional investors distinct advantages over traditional and alternative asset classes.
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Impact Investing Towards a Better World
When it comes to investment criteria, most fund managers don’t typically look at alleviating hunger, expanding access to health care or bridging the digital divide.
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White papersGo for consistency of returns, not spectacular returns
Colin Moore (Global Chief Investment Officer) discusses where he sees investment opportunities and risks in today’s markets, and why he thinks investors value a consistent approach to investing now more than ever.
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White papersMarkets look to a potential softer Brexit but volatility on the rise
Clearly, following the result of the UK general election, the political way forward is difficult.
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White papersConversations with Investment Managers - Futures versus ETFs
Aite, an independent research firm, put together an in-depth report on whether to trade futures or ETFs to replicate S&P 500 returns and other U.S. stock market performance.
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White papersAviation finance: an interesting prospect for long-term investors
A sustained low-yield environment and demanding regulatory requirements have placed considerable pressure on insurance companies and pension schemes over the last few years. In response, investors have looked to less liquid, alternative investments that offer a higher risk-adjusted return.
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White papersTalking down the U.S. dollar: A means to an (unsuccessful) end
Is it better to be weak or strong?
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White papersInfrastructure financing: an overview
Infrastructure assets support economic growth by delivering essential services and facilities that are difficult to replicate or replace.
