Perspectives
Stay up to date on emerging industry issues and trends with Sage perspectives. From fixed income to sustainable investing, our experts cover a range of subject matter that is relevant to today’s advisors and consultants.
Tactical ETF
Recent Market Volatility: Four Key Questions Answered
February 9, 2018 — On Monday, February 5th the US equity market experienced its first 5% drawdown in 405 days. Three days later equities reached. . . .
Fixed Income
Investment Management Industry: Trends & Challenges
January 30, 2018 — An 18th century French proverb states that “the more things change the more they stay the same”.
Fixed Income
A Time for Concern: Bond Market Commentary
January 30, 2018 — Since the 2016 U.S. Presidential election there has been a surge in risk appetites as investors have reduced their preference for. . . .
Fixed Income
Dollar Tumbles, EM Debt Rumbles
January 29, 2018 — Fear and loathing of fixed income markets is standard protocol when monetary policy is in tightening mode. However, pervasive despair can. . . .
Fixed Income
Technically Speaking, the 10-Year Treasury Could Drift Higher
January 19, 2018 — Technical indicators can be a useful tool for bond managers, particularly when combined with traditional fundamental/valuation methods and good old fashion. . . .
Tactical ETF
Tactical View: Expect a Few Bumps
January 18, 2018 — Several of the technical/sentiment indicators we monitor are suggesting equities may be getting stretched.
Fixed Income
Canary in the ECB Coal Mine?
January 9, 2018 — The recent shift higher in front-end rates domestically was felt abroad, as well. U.S. 2yr Treasuries have risen nearly 30bps since. . . .
ESG Solutions
ESG Perspectives — An Update on GUDB; Apple’s Green Bonds
December 21, 2017 — In this month’s ESG Perspectives, we announce that the Sage ESG Intermediate Credit ETF (GUDB), which made its market debut this. . . .
ESG Solutions
A Recap of Sage’s Sustainable Investing Roundup
On November 8th, 2017, Sage held its Sustainable Investing Roundup in downtown Austin, a conference with a focus on applying sustainable investment principles throughout the. . . .