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PIMCO

Modernizing the Diversification Toolkit: Allocating to Defensive Alternatives

We’ve seen increased interest in risk mitigation solutions that combine multiple alternative strategies in an effort to enhance portfolio diversification. We’ve partnered with Paul Murray, an allocator with experience in implementing defensive alternatives for the Future Fund and the Victorian Funds Management Corporation in Australia, to share his insights, along with PIMCO’s perspectives from our partnerships with some of the most sophisticated institutions globally.

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SECOR

Costless Collar and Equity Hedging vs Tail Risk Hedging

Costless Collars are a popular equity hedging strategy, which appeals to investors by its simplicity and a promise of a free lunch: the portfolio appears to be protected and there are no initial cash outlays. In this note we evaluate this hedging approach and offer investors a framework to evaluate costless collars in 2023.

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Graham Capital Management

The Benefits of Non-Correlated Alpha

In 2022, 60/40 portfolios suffered as both stocks and bonds sold off and the power of bonds as a diversifier (and, accordingly, a means of reducing portfolio volatility) deteriorated. Meanwhile, inflation exacerbated the issue and eroded real returns. These challenges indicate an increased need for alternatives that offer both diversification to equities and bonds as well as compelling long-term returns

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Gladius

The Anatomy of the Sell-Off

The manner and dynamics which a market exhibits as it moves to the downside can be one of the most insightful pieces of information for investment professionals. Selloffs come in all shapes and sizes and while many can feel traumatic, they often exhibit vastly different characteristics. As volatility professionals, we are equally focused on both the speed and magnitude of market movement during selloff periods.

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