Expert views on issues shaping the investment landscape
Putnam experts provide in-depth analysis of emerging trends in financial markets, asset classes, and industry sectors.
We see a mid-cycle slowdown, but upside on the horizon
Jason R. Vaillancourt, CFA
Co-Head of Global Asset Allocation
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| Title | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Recognizing a new reality in the securitized sector | Securitized sectors have changed more in the past 10 years than most investors realize, and now offer an attractive combination of the attributes that institutions seek from alternative investments. | 09/01/2018|September 2018 |
| Stay unconstrained in fixed income markets | With interest rates returning to more normal levels, institutions have more reasons to consider unconstrained fixed-income strategies that diversify investments across out-of-benchmark sectors. | 06/01/2018|June 2018 |
| Changing currents: The money market since reform | A discussion of the impact of SEC reform of money market funds in 2016 on the behavior of industry participants | 03/01/2018|March 2018 |
| The new terrain of the ultra-short market | An analysis of the decline of prime money market funds as the money market reacted to SEC reform, and of the increase in commercial paper issuance and T-bill demand | 03/01/2018|March 2018 |
| The forces shaping the ultra-short market | An outlook for the money market that includes the impact of tax reform, Fed policy, and the potential for future regulatory reform and LIBOR replacement | 03/01/2018|March 2018 |
| Alpha found: Comparing active multi-asset managers with a passive model | Contributing to the active vs. passive management debate, this study of performance across Morningstar's allocation categories shows that active multi-asset managers outperformed passive strategies over time. | 03/01/2018|March 2018 |
| Revisiting "Thinking outside the index" | Leaders of Putnam's fixed income group outline their independent thinking on the forms of fixed income risk and discuss the risk-return potential of sectors outside the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. | 10/01/2018|October 2018 |
| Enhancing the stability of stable value with traditional GICs | Within the realm of stable value, traditional guaranteed investment contracts (GICs) have frequently been misunderstood and little used — despite their attractive characteristics. Putnam takes a closer look at the benefits of traditional GICs as part of a strategic allocation within stable value strategies. | 09/01/2017|September 2017 |
| Absolute return strategies offer modern diversification | As investors look for diversification beyond traditional stock and bond funds, absolute return strategies can provide a differentiated return and risk profile and the potential to reduce long-term portfolio volatility. | 05/01/2018|May 2018 |
| Improving portfolio efficiency with multi-asset absolute return strategies | Putnam studies the impact of absolute return on portfolio and pension plan efficiency and diversification. | 10/01/2016|October 2016 |
| Holding the middle ground with convertible securities | With characteristics of stocks and bonds, convertible securities can help diversify a portfolio. This study highlights Putnam's active approach to managing a convertibles portfolio. | 02/01/2018|February 2018 |
| Alternatives in action: A guide to strategies for portfolio diversification | Putnam offers insights for using strategies in portfolio construction by comparing performance in different economic scenarios over the past 20 years. | 05/01/2018|May 2018 |
| Capital Markets Outlook | In this quarterly review of global capital markets, Putnam portfolio managers describe their current views on opportunities, risks, and portfolio strategies. | 1/15/2019|January 2019 |
| Fixed Income Outlook | Analysis of global bond markets and currencies from the investment leaders of Putnam's Fixed Income group. | 11/1/2018|November 2018 |
| Equity Outlook | Analysis of global stock markets from Putnam's equity investment professionals. | 10/22/2018|October 2018 |