Investing is about to get a lot harder, with thinner return streams and potential pitfalls from inflation, rising rates and market volatility dominating the landscape. In our view, the solution is to build a portfolio that has better up/down capture. Getting that balance right is the challenge for every investor—and requires three main elements: better beta, efficient structure and targeted alpha. Each element can create a favorable return sequence and be even more powerful in combination.

Download AB’s guide to get our views on how to design a portfolio around these elements in the post-pandemic environment.