What Higher Interest Rates Are Telling Insurance Investors
by Eric Winograd, & Geoff Cornell, AllianceBernstein Higher government bond yields seem to be driven by factors beyond…
The Hidden Psychology Behind Market FOMO
The forces driving investor behavior are often hidden beneath the surface of rational decision-making.
The Conviction Gap: What Most Advisor Portfolios Are Missing at the Core
Most advisor portfolios mistake active weight for manager conviction. Franklin Templeton's five-factor core equity suite fixes that, starting with a proprietary conviction signal that extracts what managers actually believe.
Should Inflation Defense Be Strategic or Tactical? Both
by Daryl Clement, Municipal Bond Portfolio Manager—Municipal Fixed Income & Matthew Appelbaum, CFA, Municipal Investment Strategist—Investment Strategy Group,…
Equity Markets and the Weather: Escaping the Forecast Trap
by Chris Kotowicz, CFA, & Adam Yee, AllianceBernstein Come rain or shine, company research can help investors position…
Rethinking High Yield: Why Old Anchors May Be Holding Investors Back
High yield has changed. Have investors' perceptions kept up?
So, Why Don't You Own It? Understanding Underweights in Equity Investing
by Robert Milano, David Wong, Teresa Keane, AllianceBernsteiin Concentrated markets demand active choices about which risks to avoid.…
Build a Better Path, Part Two: Three-Dimensional Investing
by Richard A. Brink, CFA, Market Strategist—Client Group, AllianceBernstein To pursue a better return path, think better betas,…
Build a Better Path Part One: What’s Past Is Prologue
by Richard A. Brink, CFA, Market Strategist—Client Group, AllianceBernstein In the first of a two-part episode, market history…
US Stocks: Margin Math Tests the Earnings Story
by Michael Walker, CIO—US Concentrated Growth, AllianceBernstein The S&P 500 is heading for a bumper earnings year, but…
More US Stocks Are Marching to a Different Beat
AI leadership has left many stocks moving to a different rhythm. Investors should tune in.
How to Invest Smarter in the Race for Electrification
by David Wheeler, CFA,, Ian McNaugher, CFA,, Jayme Lisiewski, Patrick O'Connell, CFA, AllianceBernstein While opportunities abound across the energy value chain,…
US Equities: What’s Hiding Beneath the Market’s Headline Returns?
by Walt Czaicki, CFA, Senior Investment Strategist—Equities, & Bryan Chang, Investment Strategist—Equities, AllianceBernstein Investors who look below the surface…
Multi-Asset Midyear Outlook: Fortitude Amid Disruption
by Daniel Loewy, CFA, Chief Investment Officer and Head—Multi-Asset and Hedge Fund Solutions, Karen Watkin, CFA, Portfolio Manager—Multi-Asset…
Value Stocks: The Cash-Flow Case for a Continuing Comeback
by Avi Lavi, Chief Investment Officer—Global and International Value Equities, AllianceBernstein Are value stocks finally turning the corner?…
In an Unsettled World, Value Investing Can Add a Layer of Defense
by Avi Lavi, Chief Investment Officer—Global and International Value Equities, AllianceBernstein Why have value stocks been more durable than…