More of our insights
Growth tops value (again) as rates fall
There’s been no standout growth-value winner in 2021. This week’s chart looks at market leadership and emphasizes why flexibility has been important.
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Small talk: The case for SMIDs
We dig into the historical outperformance of small and mid-cap stocks and the attributes that make them uniquely well-positioned for today’s investing challenges.
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Style-agnostic approach important in fast-changing markets
With markets moving fast and furious, our chart looks at dispersions across factors and why style agnosticism may be more important than ever.
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Assessing a new starting point
Against an exceptionally optimistic economic outlook, we analyze previous cycles to understand what may come next for stocks.
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FANG–interest rate correlation turns more negative
Tech stocks have had a topsy-turvy 2021. Our chart looks at their correlation with rates, highlighting the importance of flexibility.
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$5 trillion later, long-run GDP expectations mostly unchanged
Despite today’s optimism, long-run GDP projections remain similar to those pre-COVID. Our chart sounds a cautious note for long-term investors.
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