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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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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How the COVID-19 pandemic is changing sector ETF investing
Sector dispersion during the COVID-19 pandemic is creating some of the biggest opportunities and risks for ETF investors.
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Financial aid tips for those affected by the pandemic
Has COVID-19 or another event significantly affected your income? If you are getting ready to fill out FAFSA for your college-aged child, you may not get as much financial assistance as you need. Learn tips on what you can do to potentially get more aid.
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Decision economics: don't let political uncertainty obscure your long-term goals
Another presidential election means the predictions and parallels to past elections are already rolling in. The question for investors is, does it really matter who wins?
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