All Strategies articles – Page 11
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White papersRide the policy noise and shifts
A rewiring of the global economy is forcing investors and policymakers to proceed with caution. Such prudence is justified. There may be superficial parallels with the trade shock delivered by the pandemic, but limited lessons can be drawn from the temporary disruptions that occurred at the start of the decade. Today, the US administration’s approach to commerce, security and international relations is ushering in structural changes that will outlast its tenure.
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White papersPrivate diversification still attractive
“Private markets: infrastructure and private debt will likely continue to attract flows and may deliver performance. A bottoming process should gain traction for real estate and private equity over H2.”
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White papersO’Connor Global Multi-Strategy Alpha Monthly Letter: Embracing change as the only constant
Financial markets can sympathize with the sentiment of the statement above, given the recent headlines and noise around tariffs and fiscal policy. Our teams have been embracing this rapidly changing environment, adjusting positioning to take advantage of volatility, and exploring differentiated business performance between regions, industries and peers.
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White papersNavigating Secondary Growth: Opportunities Beyond the Horizon
While secondaries have been one of the fastest growing segments of the private equity market for more than a decade, we expect that further demand for liquidity, along with renewed macroeconomic uncertainty and recent market volatility, will continue to create attractive opportunities for seasoned secondaries investors in the current environment.
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White papersThe impact advantage: a playbook for sustainable infrastructure investing
In an era of headwinds against generic sustainable investment strategies, infrastructure, and in particular impact in infrastructure, stands out as an investment approach that delivers stable financial returns and robust sustainable outcomes.
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White papersCutting through the noise: Three trends shaping impact investing
Impact investing has been shaped by various trends that have transformed it from a niche initiative to a mainstream strategy. Cut through the noise of headlines and buzzwords to find out what the three trends shaping impact investing today.
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White papersA climate-driven investment approach
Increasingly our clients around the world have taken a critical interest in climate change and the energy transition to a low carbon world.
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PodcastTalking Heads – Making the case for absolute return bonds
How can fixed income investors tackle the uncertainty over the outlook for growth and inflation? How will concerns about government finances play out ? Where are interest rates heading?
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PodcastThe End of US Exceptionalism?
Rick Brink: Hello, everyone, and welcome to this very first installment in our new AB series, Beyond Consensus: Thoughts from the Dismal Roundtable. My name is Rick Brink, Market Strategist within AB’s Client Group.
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White papersA 20,000-Foot Perspective: Fiscal Policy Takes the Lead
Recent volatility in traditionally “sleepy” Japanese bonds bears watching as fiscal policy becomes the chief policy lever globally; the country’s role as one of the world’s major creditors means that what happens there could have far-reaching impact.
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White papersThe evolving world of real assets
Real assets have the potential to offer investors a lot in ‘green’ areas such as renewable energy, green mobility, circular economy, battery storage, hydrogen, and carbon capture. Head of Real Assets Karen Azoulay discusses the features and trends of this dynamic asset class.
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White papersTime for Europe
We are at an inflection point for Europe, signalling a promising medium-term outlook for the region, despite modest growth projections for 2025. Upcoming reforms, structural changes, and anticipated investments are expected to foster economic activity across Europe. The region stands at a pivotal moment, navigating a new defence paradigm and a fiscal push in Germany aimed at addressing the shortcomings identified in Draghi’s report.
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PodcastStop Guessing Tomorrow: Insights on Long/Short Strategies
Volatility and uncertainty are rewriting the rules of investing, challenging investors to think differently about managing risks and seizing opportunities. With heightened risks from rapidly evolving policies and concentrated market sectors, how can long/short strategies empower investors to navigate these dynamics? And what role does active management play in capturing opportunities and mitigating risks?
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White papersAdapting to shifts in a dynamic market
Private credit: Investment opportunities and US consumer credit
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White papersHow Fixed Income can (still) Provide an Anchor to Windward
Fixed income ideas for choppy markets. The bond market has been turbulent this year, calling into question fixed income’s role as a stabilizing force in portfolios. Learn four ways you can position your fixed income allocation to help steady your performance.
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PodcastTalking Heads – Which long-term themes are set to drive global equity markets?
Amid market doubts over the US’s exceptionalism, where can investors seeking diversification turn? Is a ‘re-awakened’ Europe an alternative? In this edition, Nadia Grant, Head of Global Equities, shares her views and investment ideas with Chief Market Strategist Daniel Morris.
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White papersA Framework for Structuring a Blended Finance Fund
This paper aims to provide a comprehensive framework for structuring blended finance funds, which are becoming increasingly important mechanisms for channeling private capital toward impactful projects in developing countries. The paper explores several key dimensions.
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VideoWho We Are
We specialize in markets and asset classes where we see opportunities to generate alpha through fundamental research, active management and access to our network of long-standing relationships.
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White papersLDI differentiator: the benefits of an integrated solution with credit
This mini-series of short articles shines a light on often under-discussed but important factors to think about when structuring your LDI portfolio framework. Here we look at the benefits of an integrated solution of LDI and credit.
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White papersMacro Monthly: The ‘Sell America’ trade and its limitations
Market narratives change fast. Entering 2025, most investors were all-in on US exceptionalism. President Trump’s tax cuts and de-regulatory agenda were expected to boost the US growth and earnings outlook, while tariffs would be disproportionately negative for the rest of the world. Investors came into the year overweight US stocks and the US dollar.
