Beyond Bulls & Bears

Get real (assets)
Equity

Get real (assets)

Mutual Series sees an increasing number of investment opportunities in real assets.

Alternative Allocations: Asset allocation, portfolio construction and goals-based investing
Alternatives

Alternative Allocations: Asset allocation, portfolio construction and goals-based investing

In the latest episode of our Alternative Allocations podcast, Franklin Templeton Institute’s Tony Davidow discusses asset allocation and portfolio construction with Aaron Filbeck, Managing Director of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association.

Why now for US equity income?
Equity

Why now for US equity income?

John Baldi, Portfolio Manager at ClearBridge Investments, examines the evolving US equity income landscape and shares his strategies for generating income and growth, while also aiming to manage risk in uncertain economic and market conditions.

Global value stocks offer potential stability in a more uncertain 2024
Equity

Global value stocks offer potential stability in a more uncertain 2024

Value stocks are poised to deliver solid returns in what may prove to be a more unsettled year ahead, according to Mutual Series CIO Christian Correa.  

Mid-cap stock diversification for the market environment ahead
ETFs

Mid-cap stock diversification for the market environment ahead

The mid-cap universe offers compelling sector diversification and opportunities to participate in the upside of the broader market, according to Dina Ting, Head of Global Index Portfolio Management.

PODCAST Anatomy of a Recession Update: The Fed’s Next Moves, Anticipating ‘24
Equity

PODCAST Anatomy of a Recession Update: The Fed’s Next Moves, Anticipating ‘24

A review of recent US inflation data, the Recession Risk Dashboard, and thoughts on if we've reached the peak in the fed funds rate. Join us for this conversation with Jeff Schulze of ClearBridge Investments.

Growing green: Cultivating a sustainable future through an ecosystem service valuation
Fixed Income

Growing green: Cultivating a sustainable future through an ecosystem service valuation

The Franklin Templeton Fixed Income team believes that sustainable investing will be a dominant investment trend in the coming years, with structural tailwinds that could help improve financial returns.

Quick Thoughts: Investment Ideas—The case for fixed income in 2024
Fixed Income

Quick Thoughts: Investment Ideas—The case for fixed income in 2024

Stephen Dover, Head of Franklin Templeton Institute, recently sat down with Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Portfolio Manager Josh Lohmeier and Western Asset Portfolio Manager Mark Lindbloom to discuss the fixed income landscape—and why they believe 2024 will be a good year for fixed income investors.

Attractive income opportunities for uncertain markets
Multi-Asset

Attractive income opportunities for uncertain markets

In a turnaround from last year, there is renewed interest in the fixed income asset class as yields have risen. Ed Perks, CIO of Franklin Income Investors, shares his analysis of recent macro developments and where he sees opportunities for income.

Alternative Allocations: Alternatives by Franklin Templeton—access granted
Alternatives

Alternative Allocations: Alternatives by Franklin Templeton—access granted

Franklin Templeton recently hosted due diligence meetings with financial advisors where Tony Davidow, Senior Alternatives Investment Strategist, led discussions focused on alternative investments. He believes that advisor adoption is just beginning and that there are three primary drivers that could help alternatives grow at a rapid pace.

Year in review: 2023 ETF predictions report card
ETFs

Year in review: 2023 ETF predictions report card

What were the big ETF trends of 2023? David Mann, Global Head of ETF Product & Capital Markets, reviews some of his predictions for this year—and how they panned out.

Using single-country ETFs as part of a tax-loss harvesting strategy
ETFs

Using single-country ETFs as part of a tax-loss harvesting strategy

With the holiday season underway, it’s time again to give thanks for tax-loss harvesting opportunities! Dina Ting, Franklin Templeton’s Head of Global Index Portfolio Management, sheds light on the benefits of single-country ETF allocations against what has been a rocky macro backdrop and discusses ways to re-evaluate potential opportunities in terms of tax-loss decision-making.