Webinars

Dividends’ share of total return has increased amid volatility, rising rates and high inflation, sparking heightened investor interest across the market cap spectrum. Can investors pursue a range of exposures beyond large cap while still focusing on high-quality companies delivering consistent dividend growth?

While the use of ETFs by insurance companies declined by 24% to USD 36 billion in 2022, the vast majority of the decline was due to valuation changes. How has the bear market affected trading patterns and dynamics, and how are insurance companies using ETFs today?

Offering quality and competitive yields, munis are reentering the spotlight as a way to diversify within fixed income. However, some muni strategies are more costly than others. How can advisors seek out opportunities while keeping bond-buying costs low?

Insurers are dealing with the return of liquidity challenges, as rates continue to climb and bond issuance declines. How are index-based strategies helping insurers measure and address liquidity in this changing yield landscape?

Amid concerns of increased market volatility, rising rates and high inflation, advisors are looking for ways to access income. Both dividend growth and high-yield dividend strategies have generated interest, but how do they compare?

As the climate investing conversation plays out on the global stage, all eyes are on a formidable challenge: net zero. What does net zero alignment really mean and how are today’s investors stepping up to the plate to make it a reality?

Amidst today’s volatile market conditions, dividend strategies have become increasingly popular. With this in mind, what should investors consider when evaluating these strategies?

For 20 years, our S&P Indices vs. Active (SPIVA®) Scorecards have shown that in most markets, passive beats active over the long-term. Today, many advisors are using SPIVA data to make more informed portfolio allocations by identifying when and where indexing has outperformed.

How can wealth managers strike the right balance between rules-based and human analysis-based approaches to thematic investing? While rules-based approaches may not capture the whole picture, human-led active thematic strategies may expose investors to higher fees and emotion-driven decisions.

Persistent inflation, rising interest rates, supply-chain disruptions and concerns about a possible recession have created a perfect storm for bond and equity markets. What does this mean for insurers as they consider both their asset allocation and the products they bring to market?