During volatile and uncertain times, we often reach out to our strategic partners and plan through the next tactical decisions for portfolio rebalancing. Thankfully we work in collaboration with some of the best research firms in the world, creating a powerful team for our clients’ long-term planning needs. We are also getting fresh updates on deteriorated monthly economic data points and a lack luster start to earnings season, bringing a fresh bout of volatility. This natural process of data crunching, even if bad, helps to create clarity and consensus in the capital markets, allowing us to ultimately strengthen our conviction on a recovery outlook. It is more important than ever to stay invested in a balanced way.
I have included Alliance Bernstein’s insightful summary on investing perspectives during our current global crisis. The five perspectives broken down into straightforward explanations. My favorite of the bunch is ‘be humble about what we know’. Hope you enjoy the attached, I’ve have highlighted the five themes below.
- Think out of the box
- Worry about short term path to recovery
- Don’t lose sight of the long-term horizon
- Imagine the post-coronavirus world
- Be humble about what we know
Our entire crew at Katahdin is wishing happiness and health to you and your family!
Jay
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