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Sleeping at Night? Consider Adding an Absolute Return Strategy
Perhaps the most concerning issue for multi-asset investors as we turn to 2023 is diversification—or the lack thereof in recent times. And while this is not the first time that the “traditional” correlation between U.S. Treasuries and equity markets has broken down—people tend to pay less attention when both are producing positive returns—it has been one of the worst years on record for the total return of a 60/40 portfolio in 2022.Herein lies the merits of discussing an absolute return approach with clients.
Market Outlooks
Global Convictions: January 2023 Asset Class Research
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Heading into 2023, bearish sentiment among investors is coming off a very low base, with some of the worst recorded data since tracking started 35 years ago. With a contrarian lens, this could be a positive. However, while the overall valuation landscape has undoubtedly improved, there are many assets which remain around fair value. In such an environment, we continue to balance opportunities against risks.
Client Experience
Turning Client Trust into Action in a Down Market: A Six-Step Conversation
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Register today to hear AllianceBernstein Advisor Institute's (ABAI's) Ken Haman discuss key insights about human decision-making and research in behavioral finance to look at the practical challenges of managing client trust during uncertain times. Specifically, Ken will drill into: 1) How to move a client past a negative market experience to make an investment decision now, 2) Why clients can be triggered by negative information and avoid these discussions despite the need to take action to improve future outcomes, 3) A six-step conversation model that FAs can use to motivate clients to take action
Market Outlooks
3Q22 Capital Markets Outlook - Walking a Tightrope
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Entering 3Q, a higher headline inflation print pushed an already aggressive US Fed into overdrive. Markets have responded in kind- fears of a recession have grown, adding pressure to equity valuations and pushing yields higher. Brink identifies some of those select equity and fixed income opportunities. Watch as AB's Rick Brink recap this quarter's outlook for the global capital markets.
Market Outlooks
The 2022 Selloff: What, Why, and Where We Stand
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Our principles: stay true to the process; recognize uncertainty for what it is; remain focused on fundamentals; and utilize periods of uncertainty to consider implications for portfolio positioning.
Business Development
Direct Indexing and Personalization at Scale—How Tech Provides the Way Forward
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Direct indexing and personalization used to be available only to ultra-high-net-worth investors, but technical advances and more widespread computing power are rapidly bringing those offerings to smaller investors.