Historically, investors have struggled to add meaningful alpha through security selection. A dynamic new credit scoring approach could change that.
With their unrivaled depth and breadth, US capital markets lend themselves well to multi-asset strategies. The US equity market is a key portfolio building block and has outpaced the stock markets of other developed markets over the past decade.
High-yield investors put off by today’s narrow spreads could be missing out.
Candidate tax policies could affect municipal bonds, but the bigger picture is important too.
As more Chinese companies get comfortable paying dividends, investors may find new sources of equity return potential.
When global equity markets tumbled in early August, investors got a glimpse of what a deeper correction could like for the US giants, and it wasn’t pretty. The so-called Magnificent Seven have dominated US and global equity market returns since late 2022—and valuations have soared—as earnings growth rebounded and on expectations that they will be the big winners from artificial intelligence (AI).
An extended period of elevated interest rates may have long-term implications for both consumers and businesses—affecting how investors value company shares.
Portfolio managers should always have good explanations for their underweight positions. These days, it matters more than ever.
As the AI halo begins to fade, equity investors are seeking companies that can profit from—and not just pontificate about—artificial intelligence.
Most DC plan participants pursue retirement readiness unassisted, but few grasp what’s required, according to our latest survey.
Value has been in a protracted slump versus growth for years, but it’s been undergoing something of a makeover during that time.
It’s a good time to check on consumer health.
China’s two-speed economy and the internationalization of the renminbi suggest long-term opportunities may be found amid near-term challenges.
Multi-asset strategies must adapt to a promising—but changeable—environment for generating income.
Four interlinked principles form a compelling investment philosophy for uncovering promising growth companies.
Demand growth is cooling, but evidence suggests that overall fundamentals are still sound.
Improving inflation and growth scenarios should enhance the equities and bond dynamic for multi-asset investors.
With growth moderating and inflation cooling, the US seems on track for a soft landing—as markets digest a stream of incoming information. Equity performance may be on the verge of broadening beyond a handful of stocks, and still-sizable bond yields bolster return potential.
Earlier interest-rate cuts would come as good news for the US economy.
Across Europe, ruling parties are under pressure. Bond investors should stay active and invested, in our view.
US investors often stick to US markets. But that could be a costly mistake—especially today.
Diverse stakeholders shared perspectives at AB’s Advancing Retirement Income symposium.
Private market growth in recent years has been remarkable. We think there's more to come.
There’s more to artificial intelligence (AI) than the US tech giants. Equity investors can find overlooked opportunities in emerging-market companies.
With high yields and compelling opportunities, we think the muni market looks exceptionally attractive today.
What should equity investors look for to find companies with strong economic profits, backed by clear business advantages?
There’s more evidence that growth is slowing, but it appears manageable and unlikely to lead to recession. While rate cuts have begun outside the US, we expect the Fed to follow suit by December. Political developments, especially the election cycle, are now coming into frame.
Despite narrow market concentration, we see opportunities in high-quality stocks that haven’t yet been rewarded.
If you told me at the beginning of the year that we were going to go from starting with six interest-rate cuts to now we’re hoping to get one, I would be shocked to say that the equity markets are up 15%.
Don’t miss out. Prepare to take advantage of opportunities in the second half.
The Asian high-yield market is evolving faster than investor perceptions.
Sour sentiment toward emerging-market stocks is obscuring uncommon opportunities for equity investors.
A richer dialogue between human experts and large language models may improve outcomes.
Investors need a better grasp of risk-management tools to gauge a portfolio’s strategic resilience in a rapidly changing world.
Bond investors have been looking for an approach that delivers attractive, repeatable, uncorrelated active returns. Is their wait over?
Confidence is up, but inflation and other worries offer ways to work toward better outcomes.
Today’s industrial business models offer surprising sources of consistent earnings growth.
Passive quantitative tightening could be the Bank of Japan’s next step toward normalization. Here’s why.
We think today’s market landscape calls for a different mix in multi-asset income strategies.
Higher coupons and interest payments can make premium municipal bonds worth the extra upfront cost.
From potentially brand-damaging ethical risks to regulatory uncertainty, AI poses challenges for investors. But there is a path forward.
When it comes to investing in consumer debt, headlines may be misleading. We see opportunity.
Today’s value stocks offer a magnificent mix of quality, forward-looking profitable firms.
When the economy is picking up steam, growth stocks offer the potential to capture market gains. But hallmarks of quality—including sustained earnings growth and sound underlying fundamentals—may help weather economic headwinds.
Will Americans return to the office? It may depend on where it is and what it offers.
Investors in emerging-market equities haven’t typically paid much attention to the Middle East. It’s time to take a closer look.
How can global equity investors incorporate the impact of tariffs into fundamental analysis of companies?
Technological disruption creates opportunity—and volatility. But there are ways to capture AI innovation while managing risk.
Private capital is increasingly being used to finance consumer spending.
Steady income and access to remaining assets are key considerations for DC plan sponsors.
