Viewpoints from John Hancock Investment Management
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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Model behavior: the driving forces behind the growth of model portfolios
The increasing awareness of the benefits that models can offer has led to an explosion in products available to financial professionals and their clients, but the proliferation of choice requires careful navigation.
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2021 market outlook: a brighter future, but clouds remain
There is reason both for optimism and concern heading into 2021. Vaccinations should help propel the economy, but there may be delays in getting them to the public. With yields low and momentum stocks soaring, a balanced portfolio may prepare investors for a wide variety of possible outcomes.
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What you need to know about gifting money
Did you know that you can give up to $15,000 a year to individual family members and friends without reporting it on your taxes? If you are married and you and your spouse file your taxes jointly, you can double those amounts, gifting $30,000 annually. Think about the value you can add to a 529 plan, for example.
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Why Purchasing Managers’ Indexes have become closely watched economic indicators
Learn why Purchasing Managers’ Indexes, or PMIs, have become key indicators to watch as the global economy charts an uneven path toward postpandemic recovery.
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After the election: key early economic takeaways and positioning
With the winner of the 2020 presidential race still to be determined, we assess the market's initial reaction and the election's likely implications for different equity sectors and bonds.
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What to know before investing in smart beta ETFs
Smart beta ETFs are designed to combine the transparency and lower costs of passive investing with the potential outperformance of active management.
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Four reasons why a college education is so important
With the costs of a college education continuing to rise and the pandemic having forced so many schools into remote learning, it’s no surprise that many are questioning the value of a college degree. But here are four reasons why a college degree is still so important.
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Understanding how monetary and fiscal policies can work together
While the U.S. monetary and fiscal policy responses to the pandemic have been massive, further efforts on the fiscal side have stalled. We explore the differences between the two.
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Target-date funds: strategic and active management
While strategic management primarily dictates the glide-path process behind target-date funds, there are opportunities within market cycles to use active management.
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Inflation, inflation targeting, and your portfolio
Why does inflation matter for your portfolio? We review inflation basics, outline how Fed policy is designed to manage inflation, and address inflation's effects on the economy and markets.
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