It’s a deeply ingrained investing maxim that risk and return go hand in hand: to get more return, you must accept more risk.
The adage “don’t borrow trouble” advises us against distressing over problems yet to occur. But we don’t think it should apply to retirement planning. In fact, digging into what concerns DC plan participants now may help them avoid retirement pitfalls down the road.
Director elections can be a powerful tool for investors to weigh in on ineffective boards.
Finding attractively valued stocks that can overcome evolving conditions requires a new mindset.
As their share price patterns diverge, selectivity among the US mega-caps is paramount.
Revamped insurance regulations could bring securitized investments back into play.
Elevated yields and conservative balance sheets are helping high yield stay resilient amid trade uncertainty.
As investors re-evaluate their allocations to US assets, we think they should consider euro-denominated bonds.
The first step toward offering participants lifetime income is to address misperceptions.
Trend-following may struggle in range-bound markets, but it’s not the only macro approach.
Efforts to reduce the central bank’s autonomy would likely disrupt markets.
Our research suggests that firms with sound executive pay practices yield healthier returns.
Policy shifts may create an incentive to diversify.
Technology offers plan sponsors powerful retirement planning and engagement tools.
Income-seeking equity investors don’t need to sacrifice growth to capture the power of dividends.
We’re not surprised by the macro and market resilience, but it’s too soon to say we’re out of the woods, especially as the impact of uneven fiscal policy comes into sharper focus. Opportunities are out there, but context and discipline are critical.
Volatility often evokes emotional responses from investors. Two big sell-offs in early 2025 reminded us why it’s important to fight those responses and stay invested through downturns.
Many advisors undercharge out of fear, but increasing fees to match your value strengthens client relationships and ensures you’re rewarded for the services you provide.
Compelling bond yields and diverging equity returns offer building blocks for effective strategies.
As the second half gets underway, we think a modest overweight to risk assets is called for.
Investors looking for cash flow from commercial real estate may want to check out the debt side.
Some say private credit hasn’t been tested. We disagree…and stress can sharpen the senses.
The US economy is important, but it’s not the only one in a global approach.
This year’s formidable challenges have clarified strategic lessons for equity investors to apply in the coming months
Newsflow and misperceptions can obscure the drivers of profit growth—especially during a volatile year like 2025.
Market concentration rewarded passive investors who held market weights in the surging mega-caps. Since late 2014, passive index returns ranked in the 10th percentile of all portfolios in eVestment’s US Large Cap Growth Equity universe. In other words, only 10% of active managers outperformed.
Fixed-income investors concerned about tariffs and US exceptionalism may find opportunities in hedged global bonds.
In this latest installment of the AB Disruptor Series, we’ll look behind the algorithms and output to examine the critical ecosystem that underpins AI. We’ll explore the key links in the AI supply chain—from raw materials and semiconductors to data centers and energy demand—and why they matter to investors. And of course, we’ll also look at how geopolitics, trade policy and tariffs are reshaping this landscape, creating both risks and potential across the value chain.
A new culture of reform at Japanese companies offers exciting potential for equity investors.
Systematic fixed-income investing is attracting increased attention but needs specialist skills and resources. Would your manager have what it takes?
Private investments demand patience, but the rewards could be worth the wait.
New research connects intensifying natural perils to their future implications for asset classes.
Matching assets to long-term liabilities without compromising on return potential can be a challenge for insurers with long-duration liabilities.
Proposed tax-cut extensions and higher debt costs could amplify fiscal concern.
Looking to reduce volatility without sacrificing income potential? Consider short-maturity high yield.
The materiality of ESG factors differs across sectors and markets. Investors need to understand how.
Emerging-market (EM) stocks might not seem an obvious choice for anxious investors during a trade war. But history suggests that past volatility peaks have created favorable moments to invest in EM stocks.
Technology stocks have been buffeted by market volatility in early 2025, with shares tied to artificial intelligence (AI) hit especially hard.
Emerging market equities and bonds could benefit if the US dollar weakens—a possible scenario amid tariff turmoil.
It may seem risky to lend against recurring revenues, not earnings. With proper underwriting, it doesn’t have to be.
Over years, the US cemented its position as an exceptional source of earnings growth that fueled outsize equity returns. Many investors are now questioning whether the US will retain its advantages as President Trump’s trade policies add uncertainty to the outlook across industries.
A tense global trade war, policy uncertainty and other investor concerns in recent weeks have unleashed the sharpest market swings in years, with the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) spiking to 52.3 on April 8.
With flexibility, humility and disciplined processes, equity investors can find a way forward.
Small-caps have suffered in early 2025, but increased market breadth could support a recovery.
Register now and join AllianceBernstein’s fixed-income experts as they discuss how to navigate the current economic landscape characterized by these issues.
High-yield bonds may be an attractive choice for investors looking to rebalance portfolios.
The US is running a substantial net trade deficit with the European Union (EU). Europe has a surplus—but with more exports at risk, it also has the weaker position in a potential trade conflict.
A well-planned defensive strategy can position equity portfolios to be resilient in a very harsh market environment.
A raft of reciprocal tariffs between China and the US could bruise China’s export revenues in the short term. But its domestically focused economic engine and shrinking dependency on US trade should minimize fallout in the long run.
