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markets1 month ago•28 min saved

Oil shocks upend the 60/40 playbook as Iran crisis shifts market correlations

Oil-driven price spikes from the Iran conflict are shifting stock–bond correlations and undermining the traditional 60/40 portfolio, with Morgan Stanley noting episodes where both equities and bonds fall as oil surges. While short-duration Treasuries still tend to move negatively with stocks, long-duration bonds’ diversification power has weakened, contributing to a bear-flattening yield curve. With inflation fears and policy uncertainty pulling in opposite directions, there may be no simple fix for diversification, prompting investors to rethink bond duration and hedging strategies in the medium term.

via MarketWatch|

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finance2 years ago•7 min saved

The Resilience of the 60/40 Portfolio

The 60/40 portfolio, consisting of 60% stocks and 40% bonds, is still a relevant and important investment strategy despite recent poor performance. Diversification remains crucial in reducing risk and achieving long-term stability. While both stocks and bonds have suffered losses in recent years, abandoning diversification is not the solution. Instead, investors should consider further diversifying their portfolios globally or exploring alternative asset classes. The core principle of asset allocation and diversification still holds true, and despite occasional setbacks, it is a proven approach that can yield positive results over time.

via The New York Times|

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finance2 years ago•3 min saved

Reevaluating the 60/40 Portfolio: Is There a Better Option?

The 60:40 portfolio, consisting of 60% stocks and 40% bonds, has rebounded this year after a significant loss in 2022. Historical data suggests that its performance in the coming years is likely to be closer to its long-term average. The portfolio's trailing 20-year return aligns with its long-term average, countering arguments of lower future returns. The 60:40 portfolio serves as an insurance policy, cushioning losses in an equity bear market. With interest rates at 16-year highs, the bond portion of the portfolio provides potential to mitigate equity losses. Giving up on the 60:40 portfolio now would mean discarding this valuable insurance.

via MarketWatch|

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finance2 years ago•5 min saved

Market Watch: Stocks Steady Ahead of Jobs Report and Bond Market Reopens

U.S. stock futures were relatively unchanged as traders awaited Friday's jobs report, with Dow Jones Industrial Average futures down 0.05% and S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures dipping 0.07% and 0.04% respectively. Investors are hoping for a softer jobs report to ease volatility in the bond market, which has weighed on equities. The Dow is on track for its third straight week of losses, while the S&P 500 is heading for its fifth consecutive losing week. Levi Strauss shares fell after reporting weaker-than-expected revenue and issuing lackluster guidance.

via CNBC|

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investing3 years ago•5 min saved

The Resurrection of a Popular Investment Strategy.

LPL Financial's asset allocation strategist Barry Gilbert suggests reconsidering the 60/40 portfolio, which allocates 60% to stocks and 40% to bonds, as bonds are likely to return to their historical role as a portfolio diversifier in the event of an economic downturn. With higher starting yields, a Federal Reserve likely near the end of its rate hiking campaign, and inflation coming back down, return prospects look brighter for bonds. While there is more uncertainty on the equity side, LPL's long-term stock and bond forecasts indicate improvement from last year to 2023. Gilbert believes the 60/40 remains a sound foundation for a diversified portfolio, both tactically and strategically.

via MarketWatch|

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