Articles about equity market risks, as well as ESG, dominated your interests in 2021. Flows into ESG strategies continued through the year, and equity markets continued to create high water marks. Indeed, as equity markets climbed, so did assets in Intech ESG-tilt portfolios, which exceeded over US$15 billion in AUM as of September 30, 2021. Below is a list of Intech’s top five blogs you were reading in 2021.
These Big Four ESG Data Problems Demand Your Focus
No matter your investment approach, without reliable and up-to-date data, you’re spinning your wheels. This blog discusses how current ESG data sources are lacking and covers some of the requirements for useful ESG data. Read on to find out which ESG data problems demand your focus.
How Do You Survive 20 Years in the Investment Business?
While “slow and steady” approaches might be boring, it rewarded the turtle, as you know. Learn how this old-school strategy focused on portfolio efficiency and risk management attempts to trade eye-popping returns for more reliable long-term results. After all, it’s a long race.
Do You Need a Journal to Tell You What We’ve Been Saying All Along? Fine.
The Journal of Index Investing featured our paper on evaluating defensive equity strategies. These strategies offer you a way to maintain – even increase – equity exposure without the corresponding increase in risk. If you are seeking market-like returns, lower volatility, and greater downside protection across a full market cycle, this blog may be for you.
Getting Your EAFE Allocation Back on Track Starts with Just Three Screens
Strong U.S. equity market performance has presented a rebalancing opportunity toward non-U.S. developed markets. We believe you can take advantage of favorable structural market conditions in non-U.S. markets. In this blog, we show you that while many active managers have found recent success in non-U.S. markets, few have the discipline to capitalize on these opportunities and/or have a long enough track record that gives you confidence that it's possible.
Are You Ready for the Perfect Storm in DB Cash Flows?
With a maturing participant base, shortening time horizons, and higher liquidity risk, many DB plans face a “perfect storm” of cash management challenges. Learn how to build plan allocations dedicated to generating targeted, more predictable cash flows, as it can help increase the odds of meeting your future funding obligations.
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