Put today's market volatility in context

In the context of compounding uncertainties for the markets, John Bryson is joined by Matt Miskin and Emily Roland, co-chief investment strategists at John Hancock Investment Management. While addressing the market’s gathering speed to the downside, they also consider its potential upward velocity in the wake of new and pending monetary and fiscal measures. With a near-term economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic a virtual certainty, the discussion raises timely asset allocation guidance to help investors look beyond the storm of current volatility to focus on long-term investment plans.

In this inaugural episode of Portfolio Intelligence taped on February 28, 2020, John Bryson is joined by Matt Miskin and Emily Roland, co-chief investment strategists at John Hancock Investment Management. In the midst of the worst market sell-off since the great financial crisis, John and his guests explore the market and economic impact of the coronavirus—and coronavirus fears—and offer commentary on where investors might consider looking to find greater relative stability across the capital markets.

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Replay: With stocks in bear market territory, what's next for the markets? (03/16/20) With equity markets now in bear market territory, the energy sector in turmoil, and more drastic measures being implemented around the world to help contain the coronavirus, it's easy to lose sight of macroeconomic fundamentals. Listen to the replay of our Monday, March 16, conference call for insight into what's been driving market turbulence and how investors can position their portfolios.

Replay: What’s driving this volatility? Perspectives from our asset management network (03/12/20) Much of the recent market turmoil is linked to the coronavirus outbreak, but that’s not the only factor in play. For a deeper look at what’s driving the turbulence, listen to the replay of our Thursday, March 12, conference call to hear the views of three investment professionals from our asset management network.

My brain made me do it — client seminar Our emotions naturally make it difficult to make smart investment decisions such as buying low and selling high. That’s why many investors sell during market declines—thereby locking in losses—and return only after stocks have recovered. By taking a closer look at some of the basics of behavioral finance, investors can learn to let logic, rather than emotion, drive their investment decisions.