Drawdown and the Importance of Downside Protection

Drawdown and the Importance of Downside Protection

In recent years the focus of investment management has shifted away from pure return targeting to constructing a diversified, well-balanced portfolio. As a result, risk management techniques have become increasingly important to the sophisticated investor. There are a...
US Debt Levels and the Role of the Federal Reserve

US Debt Levels and the Role of the Federal Reserve

On first reflection, the US economy appears to be in relatively healthy shape. Unemployment levels are back near long-run averages, business confidence appears buoyant and GDP has grown significantly during 2021 to recoup many of the losses following the global shock...