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Volatility
26 posts
5 charts that put market volatility in perspective
by Capital Group Fallout from the intensifying war in the Middle East has once again put market volatility…
Venezuela: Implications for Markets and Investors
by Stephen Dover, Chief Market Strategist and Head of Franklin Templeton Institute at Franklin Templeton Early Saturday morning,…
Rethinking Risk and Closing the Gap: What Really Trips Investors Up
When it comes to investing, there are two stories we’ve all been told. The first: you have to stay invested at all times or risk “missing the best days.” The second: investors are their own worst enemies, constantly sabotaging their returns.
Concentration, Complacency, and the Case for Diversification
For years, the S&P 500 has looked like a rocket ride—powered mostly by a handful of mega-cap tech…
Volatility with Purpose: Why Long Volatility Belongs in Your Portfolio
Let’s face it—when markets are calm, it's easy to get comfortable. But that comfort can be a trap.…
The Case for Core International Equity Exposure
Michael Greenberg, Head of Americas Portfolio Management at Franklin Templeton explains why international equities are no longer a tactical side bet, but a structural core allocation—and how disciplined portfolio construction is becoming the real source of durability
Resilient Markets, Resource Rethinks, and the New Relevance of Canada
AGF's Mike Archibald, Portfolio Manager, John Christofilos, Chief Trading Officer, Pulkit Sabharwal, Research Analyst, and David Pett, Producer, weigh in on oil, commodities, geopolitics, and Canada's evolving role in global capital flows.
Trump Time, Trade Tensions, and Tech Triumphs: CI GAM’s Peter Hofstra on What’s Moving North American Markets
Markets in April might have treaded water, but behind the flat returns lies a storm of geopolitical, economic,…
5 charts that put market volatility in perspective
by Capital Group President Trump’s tariffs have put market volatility back in the spotlight for all investors, but especially…
Doomberg: Policy Uncertainty is the New Systemic Risk
Listen on The Move What happens when political ambition trumps economic reality? Doomberg lays it bare. In…
Looking at the Economic Data and Volatility in the Bond Market
by Chris Fasciano, Chief Market Strategist, Commonwealth Financial Network Last week, the S&P 500 was up 5.7%, the…
Tariffs, Tensions, and Trade Troubles: Randall Bartlett Unpacks the Economic Outlook for Advisors
As the dust settles on another round of trade turbulence between Canada and the United States, following the…
Stagflation, Tariffs, and Tumbling Stocks: The Start of the Next Recession—or Best Buying Opportunity Since 2009?
by Hubert Marleau, Market Economist, Palos Management April 5, 2025 Last week, I wrote: “The bottom line is…
Jurrien Timmer: Interim Update (4/3/2025)
by Jurrien Timmer, Director of Global Macro for Fidelity Management & Research Company I don’t think I have…
The Ergodic Gambler: Why Your Portfolio is Not What You Think It Is
"[Ray] Dalio tends to say you can have 16 uncorrelated return streams. That’s just categorically untrue." Mutiny Fund's…
Return Stacking: Diversification Without Sacrifice
Listen on The Move Is it possible to enhance diversification without sacrificing returns? In this episode of…