For decades, investors have relied on a simple market correlation. When stock prices fall, government bond prices rise. The premise was the backbone of the classic 60-40 balanced portfolio. But ...

Troubling developments unfolded in the U.S. bond market on Thursday that had some investors drawing comparisons with the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis. The current problems start with rising oil ...

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Explore the importance of balanced investment strategies like the 60/40 model and tailor them to your individual goals.

Jim Paulsen thinks the classic 60/40 portfolio construction is outdated in an era when recessions have become rare events.

Modern markets are forcing Americans to rethink the traditional 60/40 portfolio strategy.

OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners CIO Peter Boockvar says the oil supply shock due to the Iran war is stoking inflation fears and weakening bonds’ safe-haven status and affecting central banks' approach to ...

CTA has delivered strong absolute returns. From inception through 02/28/26, CTA's NAV total cumulative return was 51.52%, translating to an annualized return of 11.01%.

Bank of America is warning its clients that the traditional balanced investing model isn't working in 2026. The safe and consistent 60/40 portfolio, which allocates 60% toward stocks and 40% in bonds, ...

Corrections are a normal part of investing. But difficult markets early in retirement or near retirement can be particularly challenging.

The traditional 60/40 portfolio still has plenty of defenders. Many advisors continue to recommend it as a simple, balanced approach for long-term investors. But 2022 exposed a major weakness in that ...

Investors are increasingly turning to AI, including ChatGPT, to build smarter, diversified portfolios and navigate today’s volatile markets.