More of our insights
Charted territory: Journey to the center of the economy
We explore why public markets are a poor mirror for the strong middle market, and how investors can use alternatives to gain access.
![A close-up of a tree stump with a circular node in the center.](https://fsinvestments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Journey-to-the-center-of-the-economy-img_2x_insights_1442x1004.jpg?w=250&h=150&crop=1)
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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As advisors redeploy cash, alternatives are in focus
Advisors expect to reduce their clients’ cash allocations this year. Alternatives, multi-asset and real asset investments are among the major beneficiaries.
![Column chart showing where advisors plan to redeploy cash, highlighting multi-asset, alternatives and real asset investments as key beneficiaries.](https://fsinvestments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/COTW_2024-05-02_thumbnail-247px.jpg?w=250&h=150&crop=1)
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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Flat returns for core fixed income over five years
The Agg’s returns are flat since April 2019. Persistent inflation amid firm growth provides a challenging outlook for core fixed income.
![Line chart showing the Agg generated a flat return since April 2019 as it was whipsawed by a volatile rate environment. Recent inflation data could portend further challenges.](https://fsinvestments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Image20240502130505.jpg?w=250&h=150&crop=1)