Insights   |   April 9, 2020

Rethinking Risk Management

The Ups and Downs of Three Popular Defensive Strategies in Equity Portfolios.

Stocks have undeniably been the best performing traditional asset class over the past decades in terms of absolute returns. However, the ride has not necessarily been a smooth one. Financial markets are unpredictable and market participants have experienced bumps along the road. 

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