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The Impact of 2008 Is Still Being Felt by Pension Plans
by Bob Collie of Russell Investments, 10/10/16

Pension plan funded status remains stubbornly low due to low interest rates despite many other key plan metrics returning to pre-crisis levels. Could the 2008 financial crisis be to blame? Bob Collie investigates.

Will the U.S. Presidential Election Impact Markets?
by Paul Eitelman of Russell Investments, 9/29/16
Paul Eitelman, multi-asset investment strategist at Russell Investments, explores the potential impact to global markets of the upcoming U.S. presidential election in November 2016.

No Great Surprise – Fed Rate Remains Steady
by Paul Eitelman of Russell Investments, 9/22/16
The September 21st announcement of no Fed rate hike wasn’t much of a surprise to our investment strategists. Paul Eitelman delves into what this latest news might mean for global markets.

71% of Workers Are in DC Plans. So What Three Things Will Help the Most?
by Holly Verdeyen of Russell Investments, 9/20/16
Russell Investments Holly Verdeyen discusses three areas that plan sponsors need to target to help participants save successfully for retirement.

Investing Behavior: Beware the Herd
by James Barber of Russell Investments, 9/15/16
Market reactions to the June 23 “Brexit” vote were predictable. The day after the Thursday vote, surprised investors unloaded stocks.

The Investment Policy Statement Tightrope
by Kevin Turner of Russell Investments, 9/8/16
A well-crafted investment policy statement can be an effective governance tool but is also becoming an increasingly charged topic given recent litigation.

Committees: Don't Abandon Your Investment Strategy Too Hastily
by Michael Thomas of Russell Investments, 9/1/16
An often overlooked challenge for investment committees is the increased odds of capitulating on an investment strategy after a period of disappointing performance.

Emerging Markets: Is Now the Right Time?
by Van Luu of Russell Investments, 8/25/16
After years of difficulties and underperformance, emerging market (EM) assets have the makings of a potential turn-round.

The CIO (or OCIO) Skillset – One Person's View
by Peter Corippo of Russell Investments, 8/18/16
When evaluating outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) services and chief investment officers (CIOs), looking for both good investing and management skills is important.

The Cost of Currency: Finding Potential Opportunity in Risk
by Van Luu of Russell Investments, 8/16/16
Russell Investments’ Head of Currency and Fixed Income Strategy examines recent changes to the British pound, due to the Brexit, the Japanese Yen and other currencies and how investors might find opportunity in currency with the right strategy.

3 Keys to Understanding Investing
by James Barber of Russell Investments, 8/4/16
Chief Investment Officer, Equities James Barber reviews three keys to know as part of an investment strategy: cycle, value and sentiment.

Managing Multi-Asset Investments amid Event-Driven Volatility
by Martin Jaugietis of Russell Investments, 7/21/16
One of Russell Investments’ Multi-Asset Portfolio Managers takes a look what potential opportunities there may be for investors amid the current event-driven volatility.

Diversification: Why Going Global Can Be a Smart Investing Move
by Rob Balkema of Russell Investments, 7/15/16
Russell Investments’ Senior Portfolio Manager Rob Balkema discusses top reasons for investors to consider global diversification ? risk mitigation and growth capitalization.

Global Market Outlook: Lackluster
by Andrew Pease of Russell Investments, 6/30/16
Here’s a word that’s not very inspiring: Lackluster. But that’s what keeps coming up when we look at global markets and economies. There’s not much prospect for solid returns on bonds in the short term. And equities aren’t much better, as global economies remain in a plod-along state, with tailwinds that we saw in February now faded. Like I said, lackluster.

The Chinese Economy: Still Cautiously Bullish
by Brian Ingram of Russell Investments, 6/14/16
China’s national bureau of statistics recently revealed that in 2015 the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew at its slowest rate in the past 25 years. This headline added to nervousness and even panic in global markets. But the recent economic volatility may be a signal of an important social shift in China. This transition, like similar transitions over the past 20-30 years, could prove to be a key driver of China’s future growth.

Investment Strategy: Lessons from the Chess Grandmasters
by Andrew Pease of Russell Investments, 6/4/16
What can we learn about investment strategy from chess grandmasters? One of our investment strategists explains.

Are You a Return Seeker or a Risk Manager?
by Michael Thomas of Russell Investments, 5/27/16
Investing, at its most basic level, is a delicate trade-off between return seeking and risk management. For many investors, the factor that dominates their decision making shifts over time with somewhat predictable, and more often than not negative, results.

Multi-Asset Investing: Many Clients Ask These 5 Questions
by Jeff Hussey of Russell Investments, 5/19/16
Global CIO Jeff Hussey shares 5 of the best questions we hear from clients considering multi-asset investing providers.

Is Market Volatility Impacting Advisors' Big Picture View?
by Sam Ushio of Russell Investments, 5/12/16
In the recently released Financial Professional Outlook, we asked advisors to share the key factors contributing to changes in how they manage their businesses.

How Could the Brexit Impact the British Pound?
by Wouter Sturkenboom of Russell Investments, 5/6/16
Wouter Sturkenboom looks at the potential Brexit impact on the British Pound from a strategist’s point of view.

Is a Bear Market Looming?
by Erik Ristuben of Russell Investments, 4/29/16
Chief Investment Strategist Erik Ristuben looks at the fundamentals of what could trigger a bear market.

The DOL Had Their Say. What next for Advisors?
by Sam Ushio of Russell Investments, 4/22/16
The DOL’s new “fiduciary” rule is just the latest factor shifting the competitive landscape within the advisory industry. Here more from one of our experts, Sam Ushio on other factors that can help keep an advisory business competitive.

Active Share: What Investors Need to Know
by James Barber of Russell Investments, 4/15/16
Chief Investment Officer, Equities James Barber reviews the key points investors need to know about active share as part of an investment strategy.

Global Outlook – Q2: A Multi-Asset Solutions PM Weighs-In
by Doug Gordon of Russell Investments, 4/8/16
Doug Gordon takes a look at his team may take advantage of the market insights in our strategists’ Global Market Outlook – Q2 Update.

New DOL Rule Pending: What to Expect
by Jean-David Larson of Russell Investments, 4/6/16
The DOL will be announcing its new rule for fiduciaries, financial planners and institutional investors tomorrow. Jean-David Larson weighs in on what to expect.

Staying dynamic: Multi-asset investing in 2016
by Brian Meath of Russell Investments, 3/31/16
According to Russell Investments’ strategists, volatility is here to stay in 2016. For investors looking to achieve long-term outcomes, taking a dynamic, multi-asset approach may be one of the keys to success.

Investment Outlook Update: Market Volatility is Here to Stay
by Andrew Pease of Russell Investments, 3/27/16
Russell Investments’ Global Market Outlook quarterly looks at global economies through the lens of value, cycle and sentiment to help investors see what might be ahead.

Active Share: The Truth About Core-Satellite Investing
by Leola Ross of Russell Investments, 3/18/16
In the last of our four-part series, two of Russell Investments’ experts continue a conversation on active share, this time looking at core-satellite investing.

Is High Yield Fixed Income Still Attractively Priced?
by Bob Collie of Russell Investments, 3/17/16
Russell Investments’ cycle-value-sentiment framework for market analysis implies that high yield fixed income currently offers an attractive opportunity.

2015 Capital Gains: Low Returns Did Not Equal Low Taxes
by Frank Pape of Russell Investments, 3/4/16
Frank Pape discusses 2015 Capital Gains

The Value of Low Active Share Managers
by Jon Eggins of Russell Investments, 2/25/16
Jon Eggins & Leola Ross continue a four-part conversation about understanding active share and, in this post, discussing the value of low active share managers

5 Core Beliefs for Investing and Risk Management
by Michael Thomas of Russell Investments, 2/18/16
CIO, Americas Institutional Michael Thomas discusses five key beliefs about investing and risk management for institutional investors today.

The Meaning of Risk? It Depends on Whom You Ask
by Erik Ristuben of Russell Investments, 2/11/16
Chief Investment Strategist Erik Ristuben looks at the meaning of risk through the eyes of investors.

2016: The Year of Multi-Asset Investing (again)
by Jeff Hussey of Russell Investments, 2/4/16
Global CIO Jeff Hussey shares at his multi-asset investing resolutions for 2016.

How Low Can Oil Go?
by Lee Kayser of Russell Investments, 1/28/16
Not too much further we think. As we’ve seen over the first few weeks of 2016, WTI (West Texas Intermediate) crude has been down as much as 25% from last year end 2015. Prices per barrel also closed below $30 for the first time since 2003.

Do Retirement and Investing Posts from 2015 Still Ring True?
by Phill Rogerson of Russell Investments, 1/22/16
Phill Rogerson takes a look back at blogs posts in 2015 to see what insights on retirement and investing may be helpful in 2016.

Active Share and Multi-Manager Funds: The Labradoodle Effect
by Leola Ross of Russell Investments, 1/14/16
Our experts continue a four-part conversation about understanding active share in the context of multi-manager funds.

Active Investing: Managing Global Currency Forecasts
by Rob Balkema of Russell Investments, 1/7/16
Rob Balkema, takes a look at what potential opportunities there may be for investors in light of our strategists’ recently released annual market outlook and its global currency forecast.

2016 Global Market Outlook: A Tussle Between Bulls and Bears?
by Andrew Pease of Russell Investments, 12/24/15
Our annual global market outlook looks at global economies through the lens of value, cycle and sentiment to help investors see what might be ahead.

Fed Lift-Off Begins – a Little
by Paul Eitelman of Russell Investments, 12/18/15
Today the Fed lift-off begins. Paul Eitelman delves into what it might mean for global markets in 2016.

Refine the Rules: 3 Ways the DOL Can Help Investors and Our Industry
by Jean-David Larson of Russell Investments, 12/10/15
Jean-David Larson weighs in on ways the latest round of proposed rules might be refined to better help investors and our industry.

Understanding Active Share: Dispelling Misconceptions
by Jon Eggins of Russell Investments, 12/3/15
Jon Eggins begins a four-part conversation about understanding active share by dispelling a couple key misconceptions about its usefulness.

Quantitative Easing: Draghi and the ECB Opt for Moderate Approach
by Wouter Sturkenboom of Russell Investments, 12/3/15
So the divergence of central banks continues. On Dec. 3 the European Central Bank (ECB) took the widely anticipated step of providing more stimulus to the European economy. It’s the first move in a December pas de deux that we expect will include a hike in U.S. interest rates after the Dec. 15-16 meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s (the Fed) Federal Open Market Committee.

Diversification: A Hedge Against Market Uncertainty
by Jeff Hussey of Russell Investments, 11/27/15
Global CIO Jeff Hussey takes a look at three key diversification strategies to help hedge against volatility in 2015 and beyond.

Looking at the Financial Advisory Business of Tomorrow
by Tim Noonan of Russell Investments, 11/19/15
Tim Noonan looks at three key trends that are shaping the financial advisory businesses of tomorrow.

Four Characteristics of a 'Winning Advisor'
by Tim Noonan of Russell Investments, 11/4/15
As he travels around the world talking to investors, Tim Noonan sees four key elements again and again that help advisors build successful practices.

Multi-Asset Model Portfolio Investing: The Evolution Continues
by Mark Eibel of Russell Investments, 10/29/15
Mark Eibel takes a look at just how far has multi-asset model portfolio investing has come in the last 30 years.

Momentum Strategies: Knowing When to Leave the Party
by Scott Bennett of Russell Investments, 10/23/15
Understanding how momentum may help to diversify a portfolio is a lot like knowing when to leave a party: it helps to have a clear eyed partner who understands trends and their potential impact.

Three Ways to Help Reduce Capital Gains on Investments
by Frank Pape of Russell Investments, 10/14/15
Frank Pape provides simple ways to be more tax aware with help understanding capital gains and how they may impact investments.

Global Market Outlook: Potential Currency Opportunities for Investors
by Rob Balkema of Russell Investments, 10/8/15
Rob Balkema takes a look at what potential currency opportunities for investors may be out there in light of Russell Investments’ recent quarterly outlook.
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