The Agg completes its worst-ever start to a year
Halfway through 2022, this week’s chart revisits the Agg’s monthly returns as expected rate volatility spikes.
Safe haven sell-off highlights need for non-correlated asset classes
How safe are “safe havens”? Our chart compares the trajectories of gold and 10-year Treasuries alongside equities’ rapid descent.
The 60/40 portfolio sinks amid market volatility
Finding shelter amid market mayhem? This week’s chart shows why investors may need alternative sources of income and diversification.
Conservative goals suggest heightened need for alternative investments
Are investors falling out of love with the bull market? This week’s chart notes a shift toward fear as pressures mount across traditional markets.
60/40 portfolios soar in 2019. Are lower returns ahead?
Traditional stock and bond portfolios are soaring, but the return drivers seem to be running out of steam. Our chart explains what this could mean for investors in 2020.
U.S. stocks rise amid increasing economic uncertainty
This week’s chart looks at why rising global economic policy uncertainty could signal higher U.S. stock market volatility ahead.