Market Moves
Surging Stocks Improve Pension Funding Levels, But De-Risking Isn’t at Risk
A hot equities market, plus some accounting help from interest rates, aided the plans.
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Market Moves
Here’s Why Inflation Isn’t a Threat: Money Velocity
Yes, the dollar supply has swollen, but folks just aren’t spending that much, Natixis says.
How CIO Sean Bill Is Successfully Revamping His Portfolio
With good results in hand, he is shifting the allocation of his California transit agency pension fund and health care trust, aiming for still better performance.
Asset Allocation
Special Report: How to Make Money from Distressed Real Estate in 2021
Pension funds and other institutions are considering investing in problem properties via KKR, Apollo, Blackstone, and other Wall Street players. The goal: turnarounds.
Asset Allocation
Special Report: Why Mortgage-Backed Securities Will Shrug Off Higher Rates
These bonds, undergirded by pools of home loans, benefit from the zest to nest, federal support, and other forces.
Market Moves
Owning Bonds Is ‘Stupid,’ and They’re in a ‘Bubble,’ Says Ray Dalio
Small yields, high prices, and too much supply spell trouble, hedge fund chief warns.
Market Moves
Follow-Up: Doomster Grantham’s Stock Picks Are Doing Pretty Well
This noted market pessimist said in January that some shares would thrive, despite a popped bubble.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
Vaccine Elation Will Lead to the Market’s Fall, BofA Sage Warns
The S&P 500’s happy days are numbered, with investors blind to Washington overreach, says Michael Hartnett.
Don’t Blame Inflation Jitters for Rising Treasury Yields, Bespoke Says
If anything, it’s the prospect of quicker economic growth, by the research group’s reasoning.
Market Moves
Analysts’ Bullishness Means Stocks May Tank, BofA Warns
The bank’s contrarian indicator has been right before. Will it be now?
One Year Later: 5 Ways the Pandemic Has Changed Investing
A suffering economy, a generous Washington, the homebound blues—all have played a role in scrambling the field over the past 12 months.
2021 Power 100 – Walter Kress
Walter Kress’ Prescient COVID-19 Moves Paid Off The EY CIO emphasizes the importance of analyzing both underperforming and outperforming strategies. When the markets were at their most unpredictable during...
How Jeffrey Gundlach Gets Ready for Higher Rates
Check out the Bond King’s model portfolio designed to hedge against inflation and—oh, yeah—deflation, too.
Alternatives
So … Is Bitcoin Going to Replace the Dollar?
Not a chance, says Fed’s Bullard, invoking history to slam alternate currencies to a dominant greenback.
Asset Management Culture
Veteran Series: Mansco Perry—A Curious Mind
One of most highly regarded investment chiefs in public pensions, Perry continues to keep a cool head during turbulent times.