Investment Perspectives

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Do You Trust Bill Ackman To Build A $250 Billion Fund Manager?

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Ackman needs to do a lot of work to justify the valuation of Pershing Square.

The Normalization Of An Abnormal Job Market

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Despite alternating fears about overheating and recession, it appears that the U.S. labor market remains on a soft-landing path.

Why Concentrated Stock Positions Are A 'Loser's Game'

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Increasing diversification reduces portfolio volatility and usually increases portfolio returns.

The Fed Thinks It's Fighting Inflation. Think Again

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Even at more than 5.25%, the central bank's short-term interest-rate target might not be high enough to cool the economy.

Global Diversification Has Disappointed. Don't Give Up On It

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After an incredible 15 years for U.S. public and private equities, investors shouldn't count on history repeating.

The U.S. Economy Won't Be Immune To High Rates Forever

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The economy has been largely unresponsive to Fed policy moves, but that doesn't mean the U.S. will be permanently rate-insensitive.

Private Credit And Mini-Millionaires Don't Mix

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The push to fundraise from wealthy individuals is turning managers into high-end concierge services.

Earnings Are Doing Their Part

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First quarter earnings growth rates were stronger than anticipated.

The Fed's Uniformity On Rates Comes With Risks

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The high-for-long mantra recently adopted by U.S. central bank policymakers raises threats for the economy and financial stability.

The Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity To Invest In Distressed Debt

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Now is the time for advisors to begin helping clients invest in distressed debt.

Frontier Markets Come In From The Cold

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Commodity sales and demographics have helped these countries outperform even emerging markets.

How's It Going? Depends On Who You Ask

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The post-pandemic economy is treating people very differently, creating a headache for central bankers.

Private Equity Is No Place For Your Nest Egg

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Yes, public markets are risky, but at least they are transparent.

The Long, Slow Decline In Fund Manager Fees May Be Ending

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A small and secretive corner of the exchange-traded fund business may be key to reversing the fortunes of traditional asset managers.

Commercial Real Estate--Is Now The Time To Invest?

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Commercial real estate continues to face headwinds in a post-Covid-19 world.

The Diminishing Role Of Active Funds

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As evidenced by S&P's SPIVA reports, actively managed equity mutual funds persistently underperform.

Higher For Longer? Rates Could Be Higher Forever

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If borrowing costs remain elevated, there will be greater downside risk for investments. But it's not all bad.

Preferred Securities: Still Our Preferred Non-Core Bond Sector

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The LPL Research Strategic and Tactical Asset Allocation Committee maintains its positive view on preferreds.

Sector Returns During A Fed Pause

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The financial and energy sectors are typically the top-performing sectors during long pauses.

Commercial Real Estate: Macro Risk Or Investment Opportunity?

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Commercial real estate has broad characteristics that should be attractive to both institutional and individual investors.

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