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Retire with Power?Purchasing Power
by Richard Davies of AllianceBernstein, 3/19/14
Retirement planning isn?t just long-term investing, it?s long-term spending, too. How can retirees help insulate the nest eggs they?ve accumulated from the corrosive long-term effects of inflation?

Thirsty for Income? Try Dividend Growth
by Frank Caruso of AllianceBernstein, 3/11/14
Chasing yield has become a challenging mission for investors in recent years. As yields collapsed in fixed income, investors flocked to bond-like substitutes such as high dividend-yielding stocks. Now that these stocks have become a bit pricey, we think companies with strong dividend-growth potential offer a better way to source equity income.

Six Easy Pieces: Fundamentals of Asset Allocation Explained
by Patrick Rudden of AllianceBernstein, 3/3/14
Figuring out the best split for your assets often seems daunting. But it doesn?t have to be. This template can help you get started.

Wallflower Value Stocks Are Ready to Dance
by Chris Marx of AllianceBernstein, 2/24/14
Global equities are notching new highs, valuations are elevated and talk of market bubbles is increasingly common. Yet, by our measure, the potential for outperformance in value stocks has rarely been better. How can that be?

Investing in an M&A Boom
by James Tierney, Jr. of AllianceBernstein, 2/21/14
Equity markets got off to a rough start in 2014, but a resurgence of corporate dealmaking has given investors reason to cheer. With executives? confidence increasing, and companies sitting on a mountain of cash, we think that the stage has been set for a sustained recovery of US takeover activity.

Equity Markets: How Much Energy Does the Bull Have Left?
by Kurt Feuerman of AllianceBernstein, 2/18/14
After another big year for stocks in 2013, many investors are questioning how much longer the bull market can run before it collapses from exhaustion. This doubt has intensified with the early 2014 selloff. However, based on what we see, its not time to worry about the markets stamina yet.

Equity Markets: How Much Energy Does the Bull Have Left?
by Kurt Feuerman of AllianceBernstein, 2/13/14
After another big year for stocks in 2013, many investors are questioning how much longer the bull market can run before it collapses from exhaustion. This doubt has intensified with the early 2014 selloff. However, based on what we see, its not time to worry about the markets stamina yet.

High Yield: The Perfect Storm That Wasn't
by Gershon Distenfeld of AllianceBernstein, 1/31/14
Investors should not focus on how rising rates may affect high yield. Instead, they should take a more thoughtful approach. This means they should not expect double-digit returns, nor should they reach for yield by buying triple-C bonds. At this point in the credit cycle, when concerns begin to develop disproportionally in lower-rated credits, investors are not getting compensated for taking this type of risk. Instead, investors should accept that single-digit returns are a realistic expectation in 2014. And in a relatively low-rate environment, we dont think thats a bad thing.

The Path to Becoming an Emerging Market
by Henry D'Auria, Morgan Harting of AllianceBernstein, 1/30/14
Why have some equity markets in the developing world flourished more than others? Its a pivotal question for investors hoping to stake an early claim to the potential emerging-market (EM) success stories of the next decade.

EM Sovereign Debt 2014: Neither Phoenix nor Failure
by Paul DeNoon of AllianceBernstein, 1/16/14
Emerging-market (EM) sovereign bonds were burned badly in 2013. Will they rise from the ashes in 2014? We believe some will and some wont. The watchword for 2014 will be selectivity.

Yellen's Inheritance: Monetary Policy in Flux
by Joseph Carson, Darren Williams of AllianceBernstein, 1/10/14
Evolving economic challenges are transforming central banking around the world. The new monetary-policy doctrine is likely to put greater emphasis on asset-price developments. But, without a true monetary anchor, central banks could still risk a repeat of the recent boom/bust cycle.

Value Stocks Beckon in Emerging Markets
by Henry D'uria, Morgan Harting of AllianceBernstein, 1/6/14
Years of playing defense have left many emerging-market (EM) equity portfolios laden with pricey safe-haven stocks. We think they risk missing the big opportunity thats brewing in value stocks, especially as EM economies begin to stabilize.

Welcome, Taper
by Dianne Lob of AllianceBernstein, 12/23/13
The Federal Open Market Committees statement that it will begin to taper its bond purchases in January is a good sign that the US economy continues to heal, in our view.

Lessons Learned in 2013
by Seth Masters of AllianceBernstein, 12/15/13
In 2013, interest rates rose, bonds fell, equities soared, and US income-tax rates climbed higher. Before starting to place bets for 2014, investors would be wise to think about some important lessons from 2013.

Another Step Forward for US DC Plans: Managing Volatility
by Daniel Loewy of AllianceBernstein, 12/5/13
Were seeing more US defined contribution (DC) plan sponsors looking at a variety of ways to help their participants manage volatility-and the accompanying anxiety and doubts that can often push participants to abandon their long-term investing goals.

Supersize EM: Obesity Matters for Emerging-Market Investors
by Sammy Suzuki of AllianceBernstein, 12/3/13
Modern lifestyles are closely linked to rising obesity. As emerging markets follow the lead of the US, expanding waistlines could provide a guide to consumption-related investment trends in emerging markets.

The Market Hits All-Time High. So What?
by Dianne Lob, Ding Liu of AllianceBernstein, 11/27/13
With the US stock market repeatedly reaching all-time highs in recent weeks, many investors are becoming leery of investing in stocks. Focusing on the markets level is a mistake, in our view. Its market valuation, not level, that matters.

Dig Deep - Then Dig Some More - to Uncover Risks in EM Corporate Debt
by Shamaila Khan of AllianceBernstein, 11/26/13
Emerging-market (EM) corporate debt returned big numbers for investors in recent years, as the sector rode a general wave of optimism about the future. But those days are gone. In 2013, successful investors have had to take a more painstaking path.

The Market Hits All-Time High. So What?
by Dianne Lob and Ding Liu of AllianceBernstein, 11/22/13
With the US stock market repeatedly reaching all-time highs in recent weeks, many investors are becoming leery of investing in stocks. Focusing on the markets level is a mistake, in our view. Its market valuation, not level, that matters.

Are Bank-Loan Investors Getting What They Bargained For?
by Ashish Shah, Ivan Rudolph-Shabinsky of AllianceBernstein, 11/21/13
Investors who chose high-yield bank loans over high-yield bonds earlier this year, expecting to be insulated against rising rates, might be surprised to find that bonds might have worked out better.

Doing Well by Doing Good
by Tara Thompson Popernik, Paul Robertson of AllianceBernstein, 11/18/13
Charitable giving remains one of the few ways that US taxpayers can avoid taxes outright. If youre philanthropically inclined, giving can be a win-win that benefits you and society at the same time.

Passive Management ? Passive Investing
by Ashwin Alankar, Michael DePalma, Guoan Du of AllianceBernstein, 11/15/13
Passive investments are often misunderstood. Instead of providing static positioning as implied by the label, they can be very capricious because of market and sector turbulence. To tame a passive asset, we think investors need to exert more active control over the dynamics of volatility.

Taming the New Medicare Surtax
by Daniel Notto of AllianceBernstein, 11/14/13
The wealthy will likely see higher 2013 income taxes. One of the newest additions to the tax bill is the 3.8% Medicare surtax. By planning ahead, you may be able to reduce the tax biteor possibly avoid being bitten altogether.

China at a Crossroads
by Anthony Chan of AllianceBernstein, 11/8/13
Expectations are high that President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang, nearly one year into their likely 10-year reign, will unveil reform policies that will define Chinas social and economic development over the next decade and beyond. After the proposals are made public, the new leaders must prove that they can implement substantial change without derailing the growth of the worlds second-largest economy.

Risk Management: An Ounce of Prevention
by Seth Masters, Daniel Loewy, Martin Atkin of AllianceBernstein, 11/1/13
They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. But if the sickness is excessive portfolio volatility, prevention can entail more than one step.

Getting Back into Value Equities
by Kevin Simms of AllianceBernstein, 10/30/13
It finally feels like a great time to be a value investor again. After several challenging years, market conditions have become much more conducive to finding undervalued, controversial stocks with long-term payoff potential. Even after this years equity-market rally, we think the value rebound is just beginning.

Putting Tax-Deferred Accounts to Best Use
by Kathleen Fisher, Tara Thompson Popernik of AllianceBernstein, 10/24/13
The common wisdom about retirement planning is to fund tax-deferred vehicles such as 401(k) plans and IRAs to the maxand we agree. But how to put these accounts to best use is more complicated.

Investing in Retirement: Bonds Aren't Enough
by Kathleen Fisher, Tara Thompson Popernik of AllianceBernstein, 10/17/13
What should you invest in after the spigot of earned income is turned off? Its a vexing question, especially since we expect lower stock and bond returns going forward.

What Uncle Sam Taketh Away, You Can Give Back (and Get a Tax Deduction)
by Kathleen Fisher, Tara Thompson Popernik of AllianceBernstein, 10/14/13
The government shutdown, now in its second week, has temporarily stopped the flow of government funding for many worthy organizations and may strain the resources of others. Federal grant administration is being delayed. For example, the grant administration staff at the National Institutes of Health has been furloughed; that may stop or slow grants for medical research.

Better Beta Is No Monkey Business
by Patrick Rudden of AllianceBernstein, 10/10/13
The infinite monkey theorem states that a monkey hitting keys at random on a typewriter keyboard for an infinite amount of time will almost surely type a given text, such as the complete works of William Shakespeare. This makes perfect sense to me, but says more about infinity than it does about monkeys.

Illinois and California: Similar Challenges, Different Approaches
by Joseph Rosenblum, Neene Jenkins, John Ceffalio of AllianceBernstein, 9/27/13
Every state faces challenges when it comes to balancing the books, but not every state is equally effective at tackling them. The responses of California and Illinois to post-2008 difficulties show how different the approaches can beand how much is at stake.

Companies Can Do More to Unlock Shareholder Value
by Kurt Feuerman of AllianceBernstein, 9/20/13
As the global recession and financial crisis move further back in the rearview mirror, companies have been more proactive about using their balance sheets in ways that enhance shareholder value. But we think they can do a lot more.

Expect Business as Usual After the German Election
by Darren Williams of AllianceBernstein, 9/19/13
Many pundits believe the German federal election on September 22 will prove a turning point in the sovereign debt-crisis. We are less convinced. Barring a massive shock, Angela Merkel is set to be endorsed as Chancellor for another four years. If this is the case, Germany is unlikely to depart much from the playbook that has served it well in recent years and which may now be delivering positive results.

Time to Bench the Equity Benchmark Too?
by Patrick Rudden of AllianceBernstein, 9/16/13
While fixed-income investors are growing increasingly aware of the risks of benchmark-oriented bond portfolios in a period of rising rates, equity investors have recently also started to question the wisdom of cap-weighted indices. We would go even further and argue that the performance of a cap-weighted benchmark may be irrelevant for the long-term goals of many institutional investors.

The Party's Over. Why Own Commodities?
by Jon Ruff, Seth Masters of AllianceBernstein, 9/10/13
Commodity prices soared during the first decade of this century. But now the partys over: new sources of supply are coming on line just as demand from China is slowing, leading to expectations of price declines. So should investors shun commodity-related investments?

GSE Reform Lumbers Up to the Starting Gate
by Michael Canter of AllianceBernstein, 9/6/13
Momentum is finally building to do something with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The bipartisan Corker-Warner proposal, now making the rounds on Capitol Hill, aims to dissolve the GSEs and start fresh. Meanwhile, Fannie and Freddie are testing innovative mortgage-security structures that transfer the risk of borrower defaults to the private sector.

Is China Past Its Manufacturing Prime?
by Sammy Suzuki of AllianceBernstein, 9/5/13
China has been an incredible export engine of manufactured goods over the past decade and the central player of the BRICs era. But mounting competition from other countries is gradually pulling production away from China. How should investors proceed?

Beware the Dangerous Stretch for Yield
by Ashish Shah of AllianceBernstein, 8/30/13
The US Federal Reserve talked in early summer about tapering its quantitative easing plan and raising interest ratesin part to stop investors from chasing yield into the arms of riskier loans. In the high-yield market, however, the conversation had exactly the opposite effect.

Is Asian Turbulence a Win for China?
by Anthony Chan of AllianceBernstein, 8/23/13
While this weeks sell-off in Asian currency and bond markets does not, as yet, amount to a crisis in our view, it is obviously cause for concern. At this stage, we think two outcomes are likely: one is that central banks and supranational funding agencies will work together to avert a full-blown crisis; the other is that China will emerge with its power and prestige as a regional financial powerhouse considerably enhanced.

What's the Point of Investing in Dreams?
by Vadim Zlotnikov of AllianceBernstein, 8/19/13
Is innovation dead or are we on the cusp of new technological revolutions? Without resolving this epic debate, we believe that market conditions today are conducive to investing in companies with disruptive potential, but it takes a sober approach to find big dreams that can deliver big returns.

To Manage Rising Rates, Consider Benching Your Benchmark
by Douglas Peebles, Michael Mon of AllianceBernstein, 8/15/13
As we enter a period of rising rates, many bond investors are growing more aware of the risks of benchmark-oriented bond portfolios. It may be time to sit the benchmark down and consider more flexible, unconstrained approaches to fixed income.

How to Invest in Emerging Markets 3.0
by Sammy Suzuki of AllianceBernstein, 8/14/13
Its been 25 years since the emerging-market equities index was created, and much has changed. Today, we believe that emerging markets are on the cusp of a third phase that might compel investors to shift away from benchmarks and focus on absolute risk.

Rising Rates? Keep the TIPS, Leave the Duration
by Greg Wilensky of AllianceBernstein, 8/2/13
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) have been popular in recent years with investors worried about inflation, and returns have been strong. But TIPS have benefited from a long bull market for bonds and high interest-rate sensitivity. This could be a problem aheadunless investors do something about it.

Japan: Firing the Third Arrow
by Guy Bruten of AllianceBernstein, 7/29/13
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abes ability to implement his agenda is politically unfettered. But can he deliver, and will his policies work? We remain cautiously optimistic.

Municipal Bonds: Equipped to Weather Rising Rates
by Guy Davidson of AllianceBernstein, 7/26/13
Muni bonds suffered a rout recently when anxiety over the Feds taper of bond buying roiled fixed-income markets, leaving many investors wondering where to turn. As it turns out, munis have historically been effective shock absorbers. We believe that, given the right positioning, munis can help weather rising rates.

ECB's Attitude to Portugal Raises Questions about Bond-Purchase Programme
by Darren Williams of AllianceBernstein, 7/25/13
Political upheaval in Portugal has thrown the spotlight on the European Central Banks (ECBs) bond-purchase programme, known as Outright Monetary Transactions (OMTs). Many are asking whether the ECB is ready to support the market if yields rise further. And if not, why not?

Is Inflation Really Gone Forever?
by Jon Ruff of AllianceBernstein, 7/19/13
Recent movements in asset prices suggest that markets have forsaken any possibility of an inflation outbreak in the next decade. We believe that view is far too sanguine.

Triangulating a Truer Course Through Emerging Markets
by Tassos Stassopoulos of AllianceBernstein, 7/16/13
Where can you find a car market which will double in size in the next five years? Brazil and Russia might be obvious places to look, but would you have expected Chile, Colombia, Ukraine and Vietnam? Picking the next big themes in emerging consumer markets is even harder than in the well-researched developed world. To get a better handle, we think, requires a triangular approach.

Last Call to Take Advantage of Ultralow Rates for GRATs?
by Tara Thompson Popernik, Stephen Schilling of AllianceBernstein, 7/15/13
US investors interested in establishing a zeroed-out Grantor Retained Annuity Trust (GRAT) would benefit from completing their transactions before rising interest rates diminish its potential valuepreferably before the end of July.

Opportunity Knocks for Mortgage Investors
by Matthew Bass of AllianceBernstein, 7/12/13
We dont usually think of rising rates as being good for homeowners. That may be because were accustomed to thinking of financing (and refinancing) as the key to reviving sagging housing markets. And its true that financing availability remains tight, at least by historical standards, and isnt going to get looser with rising rates.
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