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A Case for Active Investing in Low Volatility Equity
by David Corris, Jason Hans, Jay Kaufman, Ernesto Ramos of BMO Global Asset Management, 9/2/15
Low volatility equity strategies have become an increasingly popular solution in the investor toolbox. This is largely the result of an increasing awareness of the low volatility anomaly, a growing use of lower volatility seeking smart-beta strategies, and a greater appreciation of the damage caused by large portfolio drawdowns.

Greece: Chaos or Orderly Resolution?
by Brent Schutte of BMO Global Asset Management, 7/14/15
Greece has found itself in dire financial straits for the last few years (its first bailout was back in 2010), but the situation has become critical in recent weeks. The impetus for this was the election in January 2015 of a radical left government that wished to reopen negotiations with creditors. Much of the response and commentary that we have seen from European politicians and central bankers has been political posturing that has masked the harsh reality: without significant debt restructuring, Greece will never be able to pay back its debts.

The Strange World of Negative Interest Rates
by Lowell Yura of BMO Global Asset Management, 2/25/15
This article examines explanations for negative bond yields. The article argues that central bank policies may be one of the causes. The article also suggests that to make sense of low Treasury yields, investors should be mindful of global yield correlations.

Market Perspectives: The Corporate Inversion Debate
by Sandy Lincoln of BMO Global Asset Management, 8/11/14
Merger and acquisition activity in the U.S. is on the rise this year with over 4,000 deals pending, and corporate inversions have played a significant role. High corporate and global tax rates are major reasons why so many U.S. companies have left their profits overseas, opting not to pay a big tax bill to bring them home. Many other countries not only have lower rates, but they also tax on a territorial basis only.

Preparing for Rising Interest Rates: Bond Ladder vs. Bond Fund Ladder
by BMO Tax-Free Fixed Income Team of BMO Global Asset Management, 8/16/13
The last few years have seen interest rates hold steady or drift lower, causing investors to be concerned about how their fixed income portfolios will be affected when rates eventually rise. The question is, how can investors protect themselves from rising rates while still earning income while they wait?

Liquidity Tiering for Higher Yields in the Tax-Free Market
by Duane McAllister, John Bortizke of BMO Global Asset Management, 3/6/13
In today's low-yield environment, investors need a fresh approach to managing their portfolios for higher income. Liquidity tiering provides a framework that can help you achieve both principal stability and yields sufficient to meet your goals.
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