Viewpoints about Absolute Return
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Trading places: favoring defensive equity when bond yields go too low
While defensive equity may strike some as an oxymoron, the phrase isn’t as absurd as it sounds in an age of government bonds that yield little—or less. Learn more.
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Market history lessons: circumstances change—behavior patterns don’t
Circumstances change, but behavioral patterns endure. Learn how lessons from the past can inform your portfolio’s present and prospective positioning.
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Three alternative asset classes worth watching right now
Some types of alternative investments perform better than others during certain phases of the business cycle. See which categories we favor in this environment.
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What is absolute return investing?
Absolute return investing differs from relative return investing in fundamental ways. This article explains how and why you may want to consider adding an absolute return fund to your portfolio.
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Active currency's risk management merits in moments of crisis
Pursuing portfolio risk management measures before the next recession? See why macro currency strategies have the potential to rise even when equity and credit markets fall.
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Why alternative investments may matter more than ever before
If the essence of investing resides in risk management, then maintaining a meaningful allocation to alternatives makes sense—especially now. John Hancock Investment Management’s Leo M. Zerilli, CIMA, shows why.
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Currency's return opportunity for today's macro investor
See how a currency strategy may provide genuine diversification potential at a time when portfolio diversification is so desperately needed.
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