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On the second day of Chartmas, Christopher Parker said to me... DC investors seeking true portfolio diversification shouldn’t just rely on private-market assets, although there’s a definite place for them in portfolios.

It’s the Countdown to Chartmas! Every day, we’ll post an eye-catching chart from 2024. Follow our page to see them all. On the first day of Chartmas, Michael Scott, CFA said to me... The break-up between euro and US high yield looks set to continue. After a close relationship that lasted over eight years, the two went their separate ways in 2022.

It's cool to be different, but why's alternative data so hot right now? Today, we're seeing an explosion of datasets that are completely outside the realm of traditional financial data. New models are based on unconventional metrics like geolocation and foot traffic, patent filing counts, and credit-card transaction spend. https://ow.ly/SoXr50TVG0o

Volatility is viewed negatively by some investors, but the inefficiencies it creates in markets can open up opportunities. For Jonathan Golan, volatility offers a chance to uncover undervalued opportunities where the potential returns are attractive and the credit risk is low. Learn more about how his disciplined approach to investing in liquid credit enables him not only to navigate volatility, but to thrive on it. https://ow.ly/W5H450Ui0Vc #InvestmentStrategy #MarketVolatility #FinancialMarkets

This week, Man Group was named Investment Group of the Year for Gender Diversity & Inclusion. This accolade at the Investment Week Women in Investment Awards reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering an environment that's supportive, inclusive and above all reflective of our community. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported our initiatives in diversity and inclusion. Congratulations are also in order for our incredible team members who were finalists this year. Your hard work and dedication inspire us every day. Carmen Cacicedo Jaroszynska Carol Ward Eric Burl Syra Sandhu Rachel W. Abby King Christina Bastin #WomeninInvestment #Diversity #Inclusion

Becoming a retiree no longer means giving up investment risk for DC investors. In this context diversification is more essential than ever. Read more from Christopher Parker here: https://ow.ly/Am2F50Uhy7E

How do we tackle institutional investor challenges? By being your partner in facing complexity. By listening to our clients, understanding the problem to be solved, and customising the solution, Man Group aims to deliver the outcomes to suit their portfolio needs and liabilities. #ThisIsManGroup

When the S&P 500 Index has performed as well as it has done over the last 10 years, arguably there’s been little need for imagination among investors. Henry Neville, CFA thinks this may be changing and in the latest edition of The Road Ahead, he runs through five investment ideas he thinks may benefit from this new world – with the next five to follow in the new year. https://ow.ly/Hi7150Ugvq6

How will China fare under Donald Trump and more tariffs? Amid the market frenzy, this week’s Views from the Floor points out that China has been no stranger to tariffs since Trump 1.0 and has successfully diversified its export markets, reducing reliance on the US, and will focus on internal solutions to bolster economic growth. https://ow.ly/LvHT50UfRgQ

We’re delighted to have been recognised in the 2024 Professional Pensions Investment Awards, winning Quant Manager of the Year and Risk Parity Manager of the Year. Man Group’s systematic business draws upon an extensive technology platform and deep quantitative expertise. We believe that historical risk – or volatility – is easier to measure than returns, and that quantitative investment approaches should be diversified by design. *Marketing communication. Awards should not be considered as an investment recommendation. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. For professional investors only. Capital at risk.