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Markets & Economy » Would You Buy This Smart Beta Strategy?
December 05, 2017 | Market Commentary
Smart beta investing strategies are on a roll. As one of the fastest growing exchange-traded fund (ETF) categories, there are now nearly 700 available in the market. With the number of smart beta ETFs increasing every year, their surging popularity is grabbing investor attention as the approach …
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All AudiencesLibrary » Webinar: Finding Opportunities in Today's Environment
December 01, 2017 | Investment Themes
Michael Knolla, Managing Director of the Capital Goods & Materials Group, discusses the way we are applying our stock selection strategies to some of the most exciting sectors today. From retail to biotechnology, learn how our analysts capitalize on disruption. Our team of …
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IndividualsLibrary » Third Quarter 2017 International Perspective
October 25, 2017 | Market Commentary
Quarterly Market Review Global equity markets continued to climb higher during the third quarter, supported by wide-spread earnings growth and the persistence of a synchronized expansion across major world regions. Over both the quarter and year-to-date period, a weakening USD boosted …
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Markets & Economy » The Benefits of Investing in REITs
August 14, 2017 | Market Commentary
Real Estate is a unique asset class that provides a balanced mix of total return and diversification benefits to a broader portfolio.
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All AudiencesLibrary » Second Quarter 2017 International Perspective
July 20, 2017 | Market Commentary
Quarterly Market Review Rising corporate profits, a generally improved global economic backdrop, and continued support from central banks sent equities higher across the globe during the second quarter. International equity markets delivered another strong quarter of returns during the April …
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All AudiencesLibrary » June 2017 Perspective
June 06, 2017 | Market Commentary
Recall that in late 2016, we shifted our U.S. and global macro overviews, stating that while growth may marginally improve, we expected it to remain bound within the post-global financial crisis range. We stand by this view.
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » The Fate of Cash and the Growth of the Digital Wallet
May 08, 2017 | Investment Themes
There’s been a lot of excitement around the digital wallet. Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Wallet, Visa Checkout, Masterpass, Chase Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and SnapCash have all shared in the headlines, but while the move to mobile is real, how to invest in the transition away from cash might be …
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All AudiencesLibrary » Product Spotlight: Real Estate Series
April 25, 2017 | Investment Management
Beth Mallette, Portfolio Manager and Mike Magiera, Managing Director discuss our Real Estate Series.
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All AudiencesLibrary » First Quarter 2017 International Perspective
April 13, 2017 | Market Commentary
Quarterly Market Review International equity markets turned in very strong performance during the first quarter of 2017, and although developed equities delivered strong returns, emerging markets (EM) were the notable outperformers. EMs generated an over 11% return—nearly double that of …
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » REITs: Can the Best Performing Asset Class Maintain its Crown?
April 03, 2017 | Investment Themes
Since the U.S. recession ended in 2009, the real estate sector has outperformed the broader equity market. The MSCI US REIT Index has returned over 20% on an annualized basis versus the S&P 500’s 15% return. Further, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) have been the best performing asset …
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