Viewpoints from John Hancock Investment Management
John Hancock Investment Management is one of the industry's most highly regarded multimanagers, dedicated to finding proven portfolio teams with specialized expertise for every fund we offer, then applying vigorous investment oversight to ensure that those funds continue to meet our uncompromising standards.
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Behavioral alpha: the perils of the performance-chasing path
In the third of a series of articles on how human behavior can affect investment decisions, we look at the reasons why we’re predisposed to chase performance, and techniques to avoid it.
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Academic planning: how to help your child graduate in 4 years
When saving for their child’s future in a 529 college savings plan or other account, most parents plan on a typical undergraduate education of four years. However, less than half of all freshman graduate in that time. So how can you help ensure that your child will graduate—and do it in four years?
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A multifactor ETF approach to sector investing
A multifactor ETF approach for sectors may make sense for long holding periods and for investors who want to avoid overconcentration in individual stocks.
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Using a 529 plan as an estate planning tool
A 529 college savings plan isn’t just a good investment for your beneficiary’s future, it can also be used as an estate planning tool for you.
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Market outlook: three key risks for 2020
Markets are exuding a sense of calm as we head into 2020. What are the key risks that investors could face in the year ahead? Read our latest market outlook.
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What do ETF investors really get with equal-weight investing strategies?
Equal-weight investing strategies for investing in stocks are often promoted as “smart beta” and a way to diversify, but is that really the case?
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Are certificates of deposit (CDs) the best place to park cash?
At first glance, CDs may look attractive to savers. Yet as the Fed cuts interest rates, yields are falling further. Other options—including short-term bond funds—may offer a more attractive way to put cash to work.
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Behavioral alpha: does more data equal better investment decisions?
Investors have access to unprecedented levels of information, but does all of this data actually improve our ability to make good investment decisions?
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Late-cycle investing: how to put excess cash to work
For investors worried about late-cycle markets and slow economic growth, balanced 60/40 portfolios may be an option for putting excess cash to work.
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3 reasons why it’s smart to gift to a 529 college savings plan
Looking for the right gift for somebody special? Consider giving to a loved one's 529 college savings plan. In addition to helping someone you care about reach their educational goals, there are benefits for you too.
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