Greener grass appears to be growing outside of the U.S. Attractive valuations, the prospect of easing global financial conditions coupled with fiscal support, and a drop in the U.S. dollar have been key catalysts behind the outperformance of internat

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If you believe the latest survey data, whether it’s from the Conference Board or from the University of Michigan, you would think the economy is on the cusp of a recession. Granted, the decline in confidence for

Over the past several years, inflows and interest in the hedge fund industry has been overshadowed by growth in private markets — specifically in credit strategies; however, multi-strategy hedge funds have been one of the sole bright spots in t

As with many things in life, navigating capital markets would be easier if everyone had a crystal ball or a 1985 DeLorean equipped with a flux capacitor to provide a glimpse of what’s ahead. However, there are some popular metrics that market w

This latest bout of market volatility has been unsettling, especially after such a strong multi-year run for stocks. At times like these, historical perspective can be helpful. Here, we’ve assembled some charts that help make the case for stayi

As investors who focus their investments on retirement or other financial goals, we know market volatility can be unsettling, but it is also a natural and necessary part of investing. The simple key is to stay disciplined, focus on those goals, and c

Recent Market Performance

Equity markets have been experiencing heightened volatility, with declines raising concerns among investors. Last week marked the worst performance for stocks since September, driven by ongoing uncertainties s

China’s top legislative body, the National People’s Congress (NPC), kicked off its annual meeting on Wednesday, March 5. This week-long concave, which also includes the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), bri

Key Takeaways:

• Softer real spending in January was a catalyst for traders to reset expectations for growth. Most notable moves were in bond markets as yields dipped on the 10-year Treasury.

• Investors will con

Historical Challenges Revisited

Many observers note that large cap active managers have often struggled to outperform their benchmark indexes. This was one of many insights we discussed in our recent blog “Why Not Both? Blending