M&A was already rebounding and could accelerate more, thanks to Trump’s focus on deregulation. Tech, investment banks and small caps may be beneficiaries.

The incoming administration will have an impact on every industry within investment grade credit, and each will face its own challenges and opportunities.

Collective investment trusts (CITs) offer many benefits to defined contribution plan sponsors — and, ultimately, to plan participants — but misconceptions about them persist.

The evolution of the private equity secondaries market from a niche to a mainstream investment strategy is a testament to its resilience and adaptability.

Small cap stocks may be on the brink of an upward trend, bolstered by four key factors that have historically driven strong returns in this asset class.

Cash has a place in portfolios, but bonds are a better choice for locking in yields, boosting return potential and providing diversification benefits.

The yield curve flipped in anticipation of rate cuts, but that doesn’t mean a recession is imminent. To the contrary, we’re excited about opportunities tied to higher-income consumers and consumer staples, among others. 

Assessing stocks through the lens of excess capital formation can help investors avoid value traps and identify high-quality stocks.

A modest allocation to a bond fund that invests across many sectors and isn’t tied to traditional bonds may help reduce risk and boost return potential.

While recent cracks in consumer spending bear monitoring, consumers (and the fixed income sectors they help propel) are still well positioned.