DC Solutions Series: Defensive Equity, Part 2
February 15, 2017
In part two of this two-part series, we focus on the implementation of a defensive equity strategy within the context of a DC retirement plan.
DC Solutions Series: Defensive Equity, Part 1
June 1, 2016
In part one of this two-part series, we focus on the intuition behind defensive equity and present evidence for its efficacy as part of an effective defined contribution retirement plan.
DC Solutions Series: Trend Following Strategies in Target-Date Funds
January 27, 2016
We focus on the need for target-date funds to better protect against losses during equity market drawdowns and to better diversify. We suggest incorporating trend following as a potential solution, which may mitigate the problems caused by equity risk concentration.
Real Assets in Target-Date Funds
September 18, 2015
Target-date funds have become popular defined contribution investing vehicle. We believe, however, several shortcomings should be addressed to more reliably maximize retirement outcomes and we suggest incorporating real assets.
Risk Parity in Target-Date Funds
December 2, 2014
Target-date funds (TDF) have a few shortcomings, but we believe that implementing risk parity as a sleeve within a TDF can help—by potentially enhancing returns, mitigating risk and reducing portfolio drawdowns.