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Could There Be Any Hope For Risk Parity?

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

Seeks to generate positive returns during periods of economic growth, preserve capital during periods of economic contraction, and preserve real rates of return during periods of heightened inflation. However, the Treasury allocation includes T-bill collateral for a hefty allocation 10-yr Treasury futures, stated at 60% notional.

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No Pain, No Gain

Investing Caffeine

As you can see from the chart below, there have been no shortage of issues and events to worry about over the last 15 years (2007 – 2022): 2008-2009: Financial Crisis 2010: Flash Crash (electronic trading collapse) 2011: Debt Ceiling – Eurozone Collapse 2012: Greek Debt Crisis – Arab Spring (anti-government protests) 2012: Presidential Elections (..)

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Rude Awakening

Brown Advisory

As recently as 2012 Puerto Rico was able to sell to investors public-sector bonds despite its bleak fiscal outlook and shrinking economy. million in 2006, inhibiting demand and economic growth, according to the Krueger report. Economic recoveries usually feature a surge in consumption as employment and wages rebound.

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Shadow Consumption

Brown Advisory

Economic recoveries usually feature a surge in consumption as employment and wages rebound. Consumer spending accounts for about 70% of economic activity, so any weakness drags down growth, employment, wage gains and stock prices—the biggest engines of prosperity. By Taylor Graff, CFA, Asset Allocation Analyst.

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Europe's Slow Climb

Brown Advisory

War and financial turmoil— the bane of Europe’s economic well-being last century—are currently veiling a rebound in regional growth and unanticipated vigor among European companies. Faster economic growth helped increase to 65% the proportion of Stoxx® Europe 600 Index companies that beat estimates for secondquarter earnings per share.

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Investment Perspectives | Cool Change

Brown Advisory

As head of asset allocation research in our Investment Solutions Group, he is responsible for analyzing the relative attractiveness of various asset classes and investment strategies. has not seen 10+ year economic expansions, other developed markets certainly have. Additionally, while it is true that the U.S.

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Investment Perspectives | Cool Change

Brown Advisory

As head of asset allocation research in our Investment Solutions Group, he is responsible for analyzing the relative attractiveness of various asset classes and investment strategies. Nate Silver, 2012. has not seen 10+ year economic expansions, other developed markets certainly have. by Taylor Graff, CFA.