Tag: gold

Asset Allocation August 7, 2020

Liking Gold’s Ascent? Just Wait for the Plunge, Study Warns

Duke’s Campbell Harvey charts the wacky ups and downs of the precious metal.

Market Moves August 6, 2020

How David Einhorn Is Betting on Higher Inflation

Hedge fund chief thinks a small amount of inflation is coming, so he goes for TIPS derivatives, among other plays.

Coronavirus - COVID-19 July 31, 2020

Maybe, Just Maybe, the Virus Woes Have Peaked

Commonwealth’s McMillan sees encouraging pandemic data, and thinks the recovery can continue.

Market Moves July 29, 2020

The Dollar Is in Peril of Getting Knocked Off Its Perch, Goldman Warns

Tumbling value for the greenback could end its status as the world’s reserve currency, the firm’s analysts say.

July 14, 2020

How to Rebalance Assets while Skipping Past the Perils

Investing savants have ideas for you, ranging from preferred stocks to asset-backed securities.

Market Moves June 11, 2020

Hey, Washington, Buy Gold to Support Dollar, Guggenheim CIO Says

Scott Minerd calls on Fed to increase its holdings of the metal—which, unlike the dollar, is rising in value.

Alternatives May 6, 2020

Alaska Permanent Fund Contemplates a New Dalio-Backed Gold Allocation

The new allocation would provide the portfolio with a new risk-mitigating asset class, citing the support of Bridgewater Associates’ Ray Dalio.

Asset Allocation February 26, 2020

Ontario Teachers’ Strikes Gold in Flexible Natural Resources Deal

OTPP and New Gold Inc. trade instant capital for free cash flows from a gold mine, with the option to convert to ownership.

August 13, 2019

How Sustainable Is the Gold Rally?

As the metal shoots over $1,500 and looks to head higher, questions arise about its volatility.

Market Moves July 18, 2019

Ray Dalio Calls for Investing in Gold Amid Troubling Times

The hedge fund kingpin says the allure of stocks will wane.

Market Moves June 24, 2019

Look Out Above: Gold Rally Shows No Sign of Flagging

Forecasts say the yellow metal may reach $1,500 an ounce in coming months.

Market Moves March 6, 2019

Commodities Are Past the Worst, But Don’t Rejoice Yet

While raw materials are no longer slumping, Goldman isn’t that impressed.

May 8, 2017

Is it Gold’s Time to Shine?

Gold remains relatively inexpensive in the face of record-high equity prices and spiking bond yields.

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2020 Long-term Capital Market Assumptions Q2 Update

Emerging Markets and Covid-19: Crisis or opportunity…or both? 2020 will be a challenging moment for Emerging Markets’ economies. But there will likely be a wide open Emerging Markets “door” that sees governments fall back on privatisation to bridge fiscal holes. In an environment of tight domestic monetary conditions and reduced cross border flows, the buyers of these assets have considerable advantage.

Meditations in an emergency Multi-Asset Strategist Adam Berger discusses the macro and market impact of the coronavirus and offers his "playbook" for the coming weeks and months, including thoughts on rebalancing and opportunistic investments.

The Power of Portfolio Flexibility Many investment managers apply strict portfolio constraints under the guise of risk management best practices. This paper examines the costs of those investment constraints and how an unconstrained investment approach can be key in generating long-term excess returns.

Quantitative Science—Actively Adding To Fixed Income Decisions Quantitative vs. active debate? This issue of Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Markets explains how our “active quant” approach sets us apart.