From recent equity performance to risks facing investors in the current market environment, Chief Investment Officer Jared Kizer and Director of Investment Strategy Kevin Grogan share market insights on a range of topics and answer questions about our overall investment strategy in this BAM ALLIANCE client webcast.

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So the Fed has finally decided to raise interest rates, ending months of rampant speculation. Director of Fixed Income Brian Haywood covers the why, what and how of the Fed’s rate hike, plus what you should do about it. Short answer? Nothing.

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Nobody really knows exactly when, or by how much, interest rates will rise. But that likelihood is already priced into the market. Director of Fixed Income Brian Haywood on what you need to know if they do, and why sticking to your strategy will pay off in the end.

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Laddered bond portfolios can be customized to meet each investor’s unique needs. Plus, they help reduce the risk associated with investing in fixed income. Fixed Income Portfolio Advisor Blerina Hysi on the benefits of a well-structured bond ladder.

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Explaining duration. Fixed Income Advisor Steve Wiechel with the ins and outs of bond price sensitivity, using higher coupon bonds to lower duration and targeting the duration to best combine yield and volatility.

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