Earn income Generate dependable active income through monthly or quarterly distributions Investing for earning income Dependable sources of attractive income are difficult to find within traditional fixed income markets. Investors interested in generating income can explore opportunities in real estate, non-core credit markets and specific industries.  FS Credit REIT A differentiated way to generate income...

Generate growth Focus on increasing wealth through long-term or short-term capital appreciation Investing for generating growth Investments aren’t all lumped together for the single purpose of generating income. There are many tools within a toolbox with different options to meet investors’ needs like capital appreciation, building future purchasing power, and wealth. FS MVP Private Markets...

Hedge inflation Identify assets that tend to perform well during periods of high or rising inflation Investing for hedging inflation Recent data may serve as painful lessons that the old diversification playbook needs to be rewritten for a time when bonds no longer balance stock volatility. Within this environment, investors may be wise to turn...

Manage volatility Focus on creating a more stable portfolio that generates smoother returns Investing for managing volatility Amid a volatile market environment with significant policy uncertainty, investors may be wise to turn their focus toward alternative investments that have the potential to withstand a slowing economy and offer limited correlation and downside protection potential. FS...

Navigate interest rates Prepare for the potential benefits and risks of changing interest rates Investing for navigating interest rates Shifts in rates have called into question the basic ability of traditional fixed income portfolios to meet investors’ expectations for income, capital preservation and diversification. The following are opportunities that may help navigate—and even potentially benefit...

Reduce risk Face shifting markets more confidently by rebalancing your risk-reward profile Investing for reducing risk Macroeconomic uncertainties and heightened velocity of market movements highlight the importance of active, flexible managers who can lean on processes to mitigate risk factors while capitalizing on idiosyncratic opportunities. FS Credit REIT A differentiated way to generate income by...

Volatility roared back in the first half of 2018, offering a powerful reminder of the impact that swings in the market can have on investors’ portfolios. Building a well-diversified portfolio can help investors navigate volatility to avoid extreme losses.

As rising rates have wreaked havoc across markets this year, our chart focuses on the widening duration gap between IG and HY bonds.

An recap on the inaugural SCALE conference from Chief Market Strategist Troy Gayeski.