Blog Quick Takes: Can De‑Risking Portfolios Support Returns Too? For investors looking to earn income and de-risk portfolios, short-term investments may be an attractive opportunity.
For investors looking to earn income and de-risk portfolios, short-term investments may be an attractive opportunity. Portfolio manager Jerome Schneider discusses why an allocation to the asset class should be more than an afterthought. For insights on how behavioral science can help identify biases that result in poor investment decisions, please read, “How to Overcome the Structural Bias in Cash and Short-Term Investing.” Learn more
Viewpoints A Framework for Sizing Real Assets to Manage Inflation Risks Inflation is a hot topic among investors. We believe a framework for sizing real asset allocations can help mitigate the effects of inflation on a portfolio.
PIMCO’s Performance Indicators for Buy‑and‑Maintain Mandates Buy-and-maintain strategies require their own set of mandates, which can make portfolio manager evaluation a challenge.
Blog Bank of Canada: Walking a Tightrope Amid a brightening economic outlook, the Bank of Canada could begin tapering its bond purchase program this month, though we think it’s a close call and believe a cautious approach is warranted.
Blog Global Chip Shortage: The Winners and Losers We expect global tech spending to grow, driving demand for semiconductor components and leading to above-trend growth for the sector.
Cyclical outlook Dealing With an Inflation Head Fake The global economy is poised for a strong rebound, but investors should beware of market volatility stemming from pronounced inflation fears.
Blog Cyclical Outlook Key Takeaways: Dealing With an Inflation Head Fake The global economy is poised for a strong recovery. Inflation is likely to spike temporarily, but we forecast that much of this rise will reverse later this year.
Blog Will Taxes Rise in the U.S.? Democrats could begin working on a tax bill later this year, but resulting tax hikes may be weaker and less of a headwind to growth than some fear.
Viewpoints Reassessing Short‑Term Strategies Amid Market Recalibration: Liquidity, Libor, and the Fed After the sharp sell-off in March, we see emerging opportunities for savers and short-term investors.
Blog A Balancing Act Recession risk has diminished but both cyclical and secular risks remain. So, in 2020 investors will have to strike the right chord between traditional safe-havens and risky assets to find a rewarding balance. But how?