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Why Global Bonds? This.
by Team of AllianceBernstein, 8/29/16
Hedged global bonds captured 96% of US bonds’ positive returns over the last 25 years. And, they preserved more capital during down periods, with a down capture of just 65%. Worried about negative rates abroad? Hedging into dollars boosts low and negative yields into competitively positive ones.

Yellen's Jackson Hole Remarks Make US Rate Hike More Likely
by Joseph Carson of AllianceBernstein, 8/26/16
When US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen spoke at the Jackson Hole Symposium this morning, she was unusually direct on the stronger case for a September rate hike.

Stressed? A Low Volatility Strategy May Help
by Gershon Distenfeld, Ivan Rudolph-Shabinsky of AllianceBernstein, 8/23/16
Investing means taking calculated risks, but nobody should have to lose sleep over it. If your portfolio is keeping you up nights, it may be time to consider a low-volatility strategy.

At Crossroads, China's Reforms Stall
by Brad Gibson, Jenny Zeng, Anthony Chan of AllianceBernstein, 8/22/16
Issues coming to a head in China’s corporate sector require its government to decide how much freedom to allow the markets and private business. The risk? That policymakers will duck the issues, leaving the economy to drift.

South Africa: Democracy Delivers
by Markus Schneider of AllianceBernstein, 8/19/16
South Africa’s recent local elections proved remarkable in an emerging-market context. They show the country is embracing political change via the ballot box just as peaceful democracy faces fresh challenges in other EM countries.

China's Growth: Warning Signs Increase
by Anthony Chan of AllianceBernstein, 8/17/16
China’s July economic activity data was alarmingly sluggish—reinforcing our cautious view on China’s growth. For investors who think the Chinese economy is stabilizing, July’s warning signals may serve as a wake-up call and, we believe, could trigger a repricing of China risk.

Emerging-Market Benchmarks Miss the Mark
by Laurent Saltiel of AllianceBernstein, 8/15/16
Emerging-market stocks are attracting attention, having surged by 15.2% this year through August 9, outperforming developed-market stocks. Yet investors who seek to increase exposure by buying a benchmark may miss out on some of the best opportunities.

Avoiding the Traffic Jam in High-Dividend Stocks
by James T. Tierney, Jr., Dan Roarty, Frank Caruso of AllianceBernstein, 8/9/16
Many investors are seeking safety in higher-yielding dividend stocks. But what if they all change their minds at once? We think there are better ways to invest in equities without getting stuck in a traffic jam.

"Co-Fiduciary" Could make DC Plan Sponsors "Co-Defendants"
by Karen Scheffler of AllianceBernstein, 8/4/16
The new Fiduciary Rule from the US Department of Labor (DOL) primarily affects financial advisors. But DC plan sponsors also face added responsibilities: some plan provider services may unexpectedly create a co-fiduciary status for plan sponsors that they didn’t have before.

Look Beyond the GAAP
by Joseph Paul of AllianceBernstein, 8/4/16
Is the rising tide of US companies touting adjusted (or non-GAAP) earnings in recent quarters a danger for equity investors? Not necessarily. You’ve got to dive deeper into the details.

Taking Stock of the Commodities Rally
by Michelle Dunstan, Henry D'Auria of AllianceBernstein, 8/3/16
This year’s impressive commodity run has delivered big rewards to investors in energy and metals/mining stocks. But is this a sustainable rally, or just a dead-cat bounce?

For Many High-Yield Issuers, Cheap Oil is Good News
by Gershon Distenfeld of AllianceBernstein, 8/2/16
Who’s helped by low oil prices? When it comes to high-yield issuers, the answer is simple: most of them.

Are Oil-Producing States Still Feeling the Pinch?
by Joseph Rosenblum, Richard Schwam of AllianceBernstein, 7/28/16
It’s been nearly two years since oil prices began their historic collapse. Now that prices have stabilized, how have the hardest-hit areas held up? And what should investors consider when assessing a municipal bond’s oil risk?

Emerging-Market Game Changers: Diaper Wars in China
by Sammy Suzuki of AllianceBernstein, 7/27/16
The Chinese craze for pricey Japanese-made diapers may change the way you think about investing in developing economies. It’s just one of the many enduring trends we see incubating the next generation of emerging-market winners.

Checkup Time for Healthcare Stocks
by James Tierney, Jr. of AllianceBernstein, 7/26/16
US healthcare stocks have been in the eye of a market storm. After a year of turmoil and declines, we believe equity investors should take a fresh look at this unloved sector.

Is It Too Late to Drill for Oil Shares?
by Tawhid Ali, Jeremy Taylor of AllianceBernstein, 7/21/16
As the oil price recovered from multiyear lows, shares of energy companies rebounded. But it’s not too late to invest. We think some large integrated companies can still improve efficiency.

Headwinds to US Earnings Growth Abate
by Joseph Paul of AllianceBernstein, 7/20/16
The US stock market has gone nowhere for the past 15 months, with plenty of volatility along the way, as the Display below shows. To a large extent, the flat market reflects flat earnings, which peaked at the end of 2014 and have declined modestly since then. But we think the headwinds to US earnings growth are abating.

Heed the New Climate-Change Calculus
by Rajeev Eyunni, Akhil Kapoor, David Wheeler of AllianceBernstein, 7/18/16
The United Nations climate accord signed in Paris last December committed 195 countries to the first universal agreement to dramatically rein in greenhouse gases. We think it’s reckoning time for investors.

Looking for Stable Income? Consider US Real Estate
by Gershon Distenfeld of AllianceBernstein, 7/15/16
Earning investment income today is tough—and it’s probably going to stay that way. But there are opportunities in less traveled parts of the bond market. And they’re not as risky as you might think.

Cash Flow or Liquidity? Unlocking Private Credit
by Matthew Bass of AllianceBernstein, 7/14/16
Investors worried about locking up their capital for too long in private-credit investments may be missing the big picture: the higher-yielding cash flow they receive via private-credit distributions is, in fact, a form of liquidity.

Brexit Volatility Highlights China Appeal
by Brad Gibson of AllianceBernstein, 7/13/16
The widespread financial-market volatility that followed the Brexit referendum highlighted the relative attractiveness of a bond market many investors have yet to discover—China.

Municipals: Safe Port in a Storm
by Guy Davidson of AllianceBernstein, 7/11/16
In an uncertain world, safety is in high demand. US municipals benefited from Britain’s contentious vote to exit the European Union. Could anything knock them off course?

European Banks Respond to Pressures at the Margin
by Steve Hussey of AllianceBernstein, 7/7/16
ECB policy is challenging European banks’ traditional business models. Could this force a radical shake-up of regional banking? And, if so, will some banks flourish, while others flounder?

How to Stay Afloat in Choppy High-Income Markets
by Gershon Distenfeld of AllianceBernstein, 7/6/16
Brexit has made at least one thing certain: markets are in for a stormy summer. Even so, there are steps that investors who rely on fickle global credit markets for income can take to stay afloat.

Investing in Europe Amid Brexit Uncertainty
by John Taylor, Tawhid Ali of AllianceBernstein, 6/30/16
European markets are still digesting the shock result of the UK’s Brexit referendum. How should investors in European fixed income and equity markets navigate the turmoil?

High-Yield ETFs Miss the Boat...Again
by Gershon Distenfeld of AllianceBernstein, 6/27/16
High-yield exchange-traded funds (ETFs) struggled last year, in part because energy bonds took a beating when oil prices fell. Does that make an ETF that avoids energy bonds a good idea? We don’t think so.

Brexit Ship Sets Sail on Long Journey
by Darren Williams of AllianceBernstein, 6/24/16
Until last night, few observers really believed that the UK would vote to exit the European Union. Now that the leave campaign has won, the Brexit ship appears to have sailed—but it may take years to reach its destination.

Preparing for Reentry into Emerging Stock Markets
by Laurent Saltiel, Sergey Davalchenko of AllianceBernstein, 6/23/16
Emerging markets are keeping investors edgy. But there’s no need to wait for recovery signs to strengthen before making a move. The time is right to look for new growth drivers that will define future winners in developing-market stocks.

Britain on the Brink of Brexit
by Darren Williams of AllianceBernstein, 6/22/16
A Brexit vote is hanging in the balance ahead of the UK’s June 23 referendum on membership of the EU. The race will have far-reaching implications, even if the UK decides to stay.

Follow the Productivity Trail to Earnings Growth
by Frank Caruso, Christopher Kotowicz of AllianceBernstein, 6/21/16
Productivity never really goes out of style. In a world of scarce earnings growth, companies purveying productivity can be especially important in helping investors blaze new trails to profitable pockets of equity markets.

Stay Positive: How to Go Global and Avoid Negative Yields
by Scott DiMaggio, Alison Martier of AllianceBernstein, 6/20/16
When it comes to globalizing their bond portfolios, some investors find themselves channeling the early Christian philosopher St. Augustine: they want to do it—just not yet.

Beating the Fear Factor in Equity Markets
by Sharon Fay of AllianceBernstein, 6/17/16
Today’s equity markets have all the makings of a scary movie. But don’t look away. Embrace uncertainty and adjust expectations to regain conviction in equities as a source of long-term returns.

Brazil Takes a Cautious Step Forward
by Shamaila Khan, Fernando Losada, Marco Santamaria of AllianceBernstein, 6/16/16
A deep recession and a massive corruption scandal have kept many investors away from Latin America’s biggest economy. But as a new government takes over in Brazil, we see some hope for the future.

What Facebook Can Teach Us About Passive Investing
by Chris Marx of AllianceBernstein, 6/15/16
Facebook came under fire recently for allegedly suppressing pro-conservative news on its Trending newsfeed. The debate over whether its computer algorithms are biased contains surprising lessons about automated ETFs.

Get Ready for an “All China” Equity Market
by Stuart Rae, John Lin, Liang Zhu of AllianceBernstein, 6/13/16
China’s fragmented equity markets have always created confusion for investors. As MSCI prepares to make a landmark decision on Chinese equities, we think it’s a good time to get ready for a new “All China” opportunity.

Why the Pundits Are Wrong About Hedge Funds—Again
by Marc Gamsin of AllianceBernstein, 6/12/16
Whenever a particular asset class suffers through a period of difficult performance, the financial pundits set off their warning sirens and announce that the end has come. These headline-grabbing predictions make for good press, but they’re almost always wrong. Hedge funds are the current target of the pundits, as they have been from time to time over the years. But the pundits have been wrong before, and we think they’re wrong again.

Ways to Diversify Stock Exposure Now
by Martin Atkin of AllianceBernstein, 6/10/16
In today’s market conditions, we think it makes sense to slightly overweight equities and modestly underweight high-quality bonds, and diversify more broadly than usual.

Technology Empowers Women in Emerging Markets
by Liliana Castillo Dearth, Denise Boynton of AllianceBernstein, 6/8/16
For women with access to it, education helps reduce gender inequality in emerging markets. Yet those without access are increasingly using the Internet and social media to empower themselves—while also contributing to a long-term growth trend.

Are You Prepared for a Summer Hike?
by Scott DiMaggio, Alison Martier of AllianceBernstein, 6/7/16
Janet Yellen and other Fed officials spent the last few weeks cautioning investors that a rate increase could be imminent owing to favorable economic data. Then came a weak jobs report. Will they or won’t they? Investors are left wondering how to weather the volatility that lies ahead.

Wealth Transfers: The Benefit of Annual Gifts
by Anne Bucciarelli, Ashley Velategui of AllianceBernstein, 6/3/16
Many wealthy US investors want to give substantial sums to family during their lifetime, while preserving their flexibility, in case they need the money later. That’s fine: Large annual gifts can go a long way to helping your children get started on their careers,buy homes, or simply live more comfortably. Here are several tax-efficient strategies to consider.

Exploring the Core of a Company’s Business
by David Dalgas, Klaus Ingemann of AllianceBernstein, 6/2/16
In today’s volatile markets, superficial sentiment often influences short-term stock movements. By exploring the core of a company’s business, we believe investors can identify those with intrinsic value that can thrive through turbulent times.

Some Energy Fallen Angels Find Their Wings
by Gershon Distenfeld of AllianceBernstein, 6/1/16
Many energy companies have been downgraded to junk status, but some will rebound faster than others as commodity prices recover. Investors tapping global bond markets for income should take note.

G7 Gives Green Light for New Stimulus Steps in Japan
by Guy Bruten of AllianceBernstein, 5/31/16
Last week’s G7 summit in Japan fell short of producing a coordinated global fiscal stimulus package. But Japan may now believe that there’s an international green light for more aggressive action—despite its parlous budgetary position.

Steer Toward Small-Caps with Hands on the Wheel
by James MacGregor, Bruce Aronow, Samantha Lau, Shri Singhvi of AllianceBernstein, 5/25/16
The pullback in smaller US stocks over the past year offers a compelling opportunity for investors who want to restore their exposure to the asset class. But how they go about it matters.

Some Silver Linings in China’s Corporate Default Cloud
by Brad Gibson, Anthony Chan, Jenny Zeng of AllianceBernstein, 5/23/16
Corporate defaults in China are rising, but they are still relatively few and are to be expected as the government rebalances the economy. Our bigger concern lies in whether defaults, recoveries and liquidations will be managed in an orderly and transparent way.

The Entrepreneurs’ Wealth Transfer
by Anne Bucciarelli, Ashley Velategui of AllianceBernstein, 5/20/16
It takes great effort to build a fortune—and great effort to pass it on to your kids (or others) without the taxman taking a big bite. This case study shows our analysis of four potential wealth transfer strategies that a 40-year-old pair of entrepreneurs considered after selling their business for $34 million—and how they chose among them.

Act Now: Volatility Ahead in US Treasury Market
by Scott DiMaggio, Alison Martier of AllianceBernstein, 5/19/16
We laud US regulators’ announcement on Monday that they will increase oversight of the Treasury market. Unfortunately, merely assuring investors additional price transparency in trading won’t be sufficient to stem the kind of volatility that has apparently compelled officials to take action.

Four Factors that Make Global Bonds a Core Solution
by Scott DiMaggio, Alison Martier of AllianceBernstein, 5/17/16
More investors than ever are looking to jump into the global bond boat—as well they should. But will they get the safety-oriented core bond mandate they expect, or a high-volatility, white-water experience?

Don’t Confuse Price Momentum with Business Momentum
by Kurt Feuerman, James Tierney, Jr. of AllianceBernstein, 5/13/16
When a stock price tumbles, investors often think that something is really wrong with the company. But that can be a mistaken assumption—especially as ETF-oriented investors are buying broad sectors rather than individual companies.

The Upside and Downside of Market Capture with Alternatives
by Richard Brink of AllianceBernstein, 5/12/16
Over the long run, alternative investments have outpaced traditional 60/40 stock/bond portfolios with lower volatility. What’s the secret? Gaining more in up markets than they lose in down markets.
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