Multi-Asset Insights

Asset Allocation Workshop: Theory and Practice

December 22 2021

Sébastien Page, CFA®, Head of Global Multi-Asset and CIO

Christopher Dillon, CFA, Investment Specialist, Global Capital Markets

Michael Kubik, CFA, Portfolio Construction Specialist

In forecasting returns, current conditions suggest future stock and bond returns are likely to be lower. To forecast expected risk, investors should consider volatility, as well as “fat tails” and exposure to loss. Combining return and risk forecasts to optimize portfolio construction can boost overall performance by applying appropriate models, good judgement, and experience.

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It’s possible to forecast investment returns, and current conditions suggest future stock and bond returns are likely to be considerably lower than in the recent past.
It’s also possible to forecast risk through consideration of volatility measures, as well as “fat tails” and exposure to loss.
Portfolio optimization can boost performance by using appropriate models, good judgment, and experience to adjust your asset mix.
Financial professionals should trust your investment process, maintain good diversification, and make sure strategic portfolio design evolves as asset classes evolve.

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The views contained herein are those of the authors as of November 2021 and are subject to change without notice; these views may differ from those of other T. Rowe Price associates.

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