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In our more than 20 years developing risk-managed, downside-first investment strategies, Frontier Asset Management has also developed our own way of viewing and evaluating the world around us. We share our knowledge and perspectives to help you make informed, well-rounded decisions for your clients and for your business.
Why active management is earning its keep
As indexes grow more concentrated in a handful of stocks, active managers like First Eagle Global are proving the value of true diversification.
SALT in the gears: Amending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
If no legislative action is taken, most of the individual provisions within the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) will expire at the end of 2025, increasing taxes for many individuals. While the new Trump Administration has expressed its commitment to preventing the TCJA’s expiration – and likely has congressional support – much horse-trading […]
The Download: 1Q 2025
In 2024, it wouldn’t have matter much if an investor was marginally underweight equity, it mostly just mattered how much Magnificent 7 exposure an investor owned. Fast forward to 2025, and the expected returns of most equity asset classes, excluding U.S. large-cap stocks, offer investors promising growth potential and substantial opportunities to diversify their portfolios […]
January 2025 Capital Markets Perspective
Investors hoping for a Santa Claus rally were left deeply disappointed as investor sentiment took a turn for the worse following a spectacular November. Globally, equities fell by 2.6% in December, with large losses posted by U.S. small caps, REITs, and even U.S. large cap stocks, well, at least on an equal weighted basis; the […]
December 2024 Capital Markets Perspective
With election-related uncertainty behind it, markets rallied, adding to what has been a string of strong Novembers in recent years. U.S. equities and all major fixed income sectors generated healthy returns, as investors rapidly tried to discern which industries and companies would be the beneficiaries of reduced regulation, accelerating M&A activity, and changes to government […]
EP 29: Opportunities in the Emerging Markets – Sam Polyak, Fidelity Advisor Focused Emerging Markets
I have waited a long time for the right guest, at the right time, to dive into emerging markets. Sam Polyak is an international stock and emerging markets portfolio manager with Fidelity Investments. This interview is specifically about emerging markets stock investing and the Fidelity Advisor Focused Emerging Markets fund. Sam comes to the interview with decades of international and emerging markets stock experience, and the knowledge that comes from managing portfolios at one of the most respected investment firms that we know of.
This interview is not to be missed. We cover why active management in the emerging markets space, the importance of concentrating in this environment, valuations, growth opportunities, and, of course, China. I am so proud and honored to bring you this podcast. So, tune in and enjoy your commute, your walk, or your workout.
As always, you can reach out to me at Frontier Asset Management if this spurs any questions or warrants further discussion.
Navigating Capital Gain Season: A Three-Step Guide
1. UNDERSTAND Every year, mutual funds and some ETFs are required to distribute recognized capital gains during the fiscal year. By actively managing a fund or replicating a defined benchmark, actively selling a stock (or bond) for a price higher than paid initially may lead to realized net capital gains. For taxable investors, these distributions […]
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