Insight July 28, 2022
Recession Indicators: A Checklist for Investors
A guide to key economic readings that may signal a recession.
Additional Insights on Volatility
Insight
July 28, 2022
Will the Fed’s “Front-Loaded” Rate Moves Tame Inflation?
The U.S. Federal Reserve delivered a second consecutive 75 basis point rate hike on July 27 as it seeks to contain “elevated” price pressures.
Insight
July 14, 2022
Podcast: Implications of the June CPI Report
In this podcast, Lord Abbett Portfolio Manager Jeffrey Herzog breaks down the widely anticipated report on consumer-level inflation, including its implications for Fed policy and key asset classes
Insight
April 18, 2022
Inflation Could Change Everything for Asset Allocations and Yield Curves
Investors may have to rethink traditional allocation strategies as the long-standing relationship between equity and fixed-income returns has been upended.
Insight
April 4, 2022
Should Investors be Troubled by the U.S. Yield Curve?
The Fed has finally hiked. What can the shape of the yield curve tell us‒and not tell us‒about the state of the economy?
Additional Resources
Inflation Resource Center
This Resource Center provides thoughtful insights and potential solutions for a number of situation-based outcomes.
Volatility Resources
Volatility Brochure
Riding Out Market Ups And Downs
In volatile markets, there are three points to remember: stay calm, stay in, and stay the course.
Navigating Through Volatility
I want to ...
Manage Through Volatility
...Manage through volatility using short term bonds
Diversify Equity Exposure
...Diversify equity exposure using intermediate bonds
Core Fixed Income Fund
- High quality
- Disciplined approach
- Negative correlation to equities
Intermediate Tax Free Fund
- Tax-free income
- High quality portfolio, disciplined approach
- Negative correlation to equities
Maintain Upside Potential
...Reduce risk but maintain upside potential
Bond Debenture Fund
- A pioneer in multi-sector
- A flexible approach
- Long-term equity-like returns with lower volatility
Convertible Fund
- Flexible approach
- Strong long-term performance
- Attractive risk-adjusted returns
Dividend Growth Fund
- High quality universe
- Lower risk profile
- Growth and rising income
Find Opportunity
...Find opportunity in volatility
Growth Opportunities Fund
- Investing in durable companies with favorable long-term growth prospects
- Focus on mid-cap companies
Growth Leaders Fund
- Focus on innovative companies with superior business models and strong operating momentum
- Take a multi-cap approach