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FireSide: The middle market—Beyond the limit of public equities
Public small and mid-cap fundamentals have diverged the broader U.S. middle market. We look at how investors can get true exposure to the heart of the U.S. economy.
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The diversification dilemma
Traditional diversifiers are offering little to no reliable downside protection. Low-correlated alternative investments may provide a solution.
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Q2 2024 3D Report: Prett-ay, prett-ay, prett-ay good
Ask an investor how they’re feeling and they’re likely to echo the wary positivity of Larry David’s famous line on “Curb Your Enthusiasm”—“prett-ay, prett-ay, prett-ay good.”
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The Takeaway with Troy Gayeski: Putting cash to work
Chief Market Strategist Troy Gayeski shares the latest in economic trends and market strategy, including why (and how) he’s redeploying cash.
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Middle market companies tripled growth of large cap peers
Middle market private equity sponsors have historically provided outsized value compared to their large cap peers.
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FireSide: Q2 2024 Research roundup—Adjusting to the old normal
Our experts dive into their outlooks for macro and markets in the second quarter.
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