Center For Investment Excellence

The Center for Investment Excellence features educational insights across asset classes and investment themes designed to give you the tools you need to empower better decisions and build stronger portfolios.

LTCMA’s 30th Anniversary: Shifting landscapes and silver linings

In this episode of the Center for Investment Excellence, host David Lebovitz is joined by Tim Lintern, Research Analyst at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Together, they unpack the latest findings from the 30th annual edition of Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions. The discussion covers the key findings of this year’s publication, including the projections that are at the core of our approach to building stronger portfolios and explain how you can use them to inform your own strategic asset allocations.

10-31
22:12

U.S. exceptionalism and developed markets

In this episode of the Center for Investment Excellence, host David Lebovitz is joined by Jared Gross, Head of Institutional Portfolio Strategy at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Together, they unpack the latest findings from the Strategic Investment Advisory Group, focusing on the theme of U.S. exceptionalism. The discussion covers the key factors behind America’s economic and market leadership, the potential risks to its continued outperformance, and how global trends may shift the investment landscape. Listeners will gain valuable insights into asset allocation, diversification, and the importance of re-evaluating long-held assumptions in today’s evolving markets.

10-16
27:39

How Endowments and Foundations are tackling taxes, liquidity, and portfolio construction

In this episode of the Center for Investment Excellence podcast, hosted by David Lebovitz, we explore key themes impacting endowments and foundations, from government funding changes and tax policies to the role of alternative investments and liquidity needs. Featuring Mack Kline, Head of Endowments, Foundations, and Healthcare, we provide in-depth discussions on navigating today's complex investment landscape. 

09-08
20:49

Transportation assets and tariffs: Is bad news good news?

In this episode of the Center for Investment Excellence podcast, hosted by David Lebowitz, the focus is on the transportation sector amidst a backdrop of global economic uncertainty. Andy Dacey, CEO and CIO of J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Global Transportation Group, joins the discussion to explore how macroeconomic factors, such as trade tariffs and geopolitical tensions, are influencing transportation assets like shipping, aviation, and rail. The conversation delves into the implications of recent policy changes, the evolving global trade routes, and the strategic considerations for transportation investments.

06-26
22:32

Unpacking policy uncertainty

This episode hosted by David Lebovitz features a discussion with Dr. David Kelly, chief global strategist at J.P. Morgan. It covers topics such as the economic outlook for 2025, the impact of U.S. immigration and trade policies, and potential fiscal and regulatory changes under the new administration. The conversation also touches on the implications of government efficiency measures and potential tax reforms.

04-03
24:11

2025 Asset Allocation Draft

In this episode, join host David Lebowitz, Global Market Strategist, and special guest Jared Gross, Head of Institutional Portfolio Strategy, as they return to the Center for Investment Excellence for their annual Asset Allocation Draft. In this insightful episode, they provide a comprehensive macroeconomic update and delve into the intricacies of asset allocation for 2025. The discussion covers a range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, real assets, and financial alternatives, with each host making strategic picks for the upcoming year.

01-17
36:46

2025 LTCMAs: Higher starting points but healthier foundations

In this episode, join host David Lebowitz, Global Market Strategist, and special guest Gabriela Santos, Chief Market Strategist for the Americas, as they delve into the optimistic outlook for global markets. Discover how AI, economic growth, and inflation dynamics are shaping investment opportunities for the next decade. Gain valuable insights into asset classes, market trends, and strategies to navigate the evolving financial landscape. 

12-12
26:36

Across the Great Divide: Public and Private markets reconsidered

In this episode of "Center for Investment Excellence," David Lebovitz, Global Strategist, Multi-Asset Solutions and Jared Gross, Head of Institutional Portfolio Strategy discuss insights from the SIAG Public & Private Markets series. They explore the roles of real estate, credit, and equity in diversified portfolios, highlighting the blend of public and private investments. 

11-13
28:49

The Calm after the cuts

In this episode of the Center for Investment Excellence podcast, host David Lebovitz, Global Market Strategist in Multi-Asset Solutions at JP Morgan Asset Management, is joined by Kay Herr, US Chief Investment Officer for the Global Fixed Income Currency and Commodities team at JP Morgan Asset Management. David and Kay discuss the implications of the upcoming US elections on fiscal policy and market dynamics, and they provide a deep dive into duration management and spread product opportunities in the current market environment. Tune in for a comprehensive analysis of the macroeconomic outlook, investment strategies, and market opportunities in this insightful episode.

10-09
20:21

Gaining perspective on public and private equity

In this final episode for our Strategic Investment Advisory Group's private and public series, David Lebovitz, Global Market Strategist, Multi-Asset Solutions, is joined by Jared Gross, Head of Institutional Portfolio Strategy, to discuss equity markets as strategic asset allocations.

09-09
28:17

Leading with science: A deep dive on biotech

In this episode, David Lebovitz, Global Strategist, Multi-Asset Solutions, is joined by Stephen Squinto, Chief Investment Officer, J.P. Morgan Life Sciences Private Capital, to discuss the alternative investment landscape, the private biotech market and areas of opportunity in 2024 and beyond.

06-20
17:43

The role of public and private strategies in real estate

In this special edition of #CenterForInvestmentExcellence, members of our Strategic Investment Advisory Group discuss the long-term growth potential of real estate as an investable asset class, including the expansion of the real estate market from traditional core to a wide range of extended sectors, and the case for allocating to real estate investment trusts (REITs) and private real estate funds for a well-diversified portfolio. Tune in now to get the latest insights from David Lebovitz, Global Market Strategist, Multi-Asset Solutions, Pulkit Sharma, Head of Alternatives Investment Strategy and Solutions, and Bob Culver, Managing Director, Security Capital Research and Management.

05-16
21:56

A New Perspective for Credit Investors

Today’s credit markets offer investors an unprecedented range of risk and return opportunities, but also greater complexity that makes it challenging to allocate capital efficiently. In this special edition SIAG episode, David Lebovitz, Global Strategist, Multi-Asset Solutions, talks with Samrawit Soquar, Global Head of Research, Global Fixed Income, Currency & Commodities Group, and Brian Coleman, Head of Private Credit Strategies, about the public credit spectrum, including the convergence of investment grade and high yield, the growth of private credit and direct lending, and what investors can do to take advantage of shifting market conditions.

04-04
18:29

Orbiting the Paper Moon: A conversation on alternative investments with Michael Cembalest

While the 60/40 portfolio has seen a renewed focus, allocations to private markets continue to play an important role in diversification and growth. In this episode, David Lebovitz, Global Market Strategist, talks with Michael Cembalest, Chairman of Market and Investment Strategy, about the key insights featured in his biennial review of alternative investments, It's Mostly a Paper Moon.    

03-07
34:58

How soft would a soft landing be?

The Fed remains committed to reducing rates, which bond markets may be cheering, but it may not begin easing policy as soon as markets anticipate. David Lebovitz, Global Market Strategist, Multi-Asset Solutions and Priya Misra, Portfolio Manager, Global Fixed Income, Currency & Commodities (GFICC) Group, discuss their forecast for fixed income, including stock/bond correlations, high quality duration and risks and opportunities for investors.

02-23
18:26

Investment Outlook for 2024

While 2023 created a challenging macro backdrop of stubborn inflation, heightened geopolitical tensions and sluggish growth, a year-end rally increased the prospect of a brighter 2024 economic outlook. David Lebovitz and Arjun Menon, Global Market Strategists, Multi-Asset Solutions, discuss their investment predictions for the coming year, including risks and opportunities across all sectors and asset classes.

01-25
20:06

The 2024 Asset Allocation Draft

David Lebovitz, Global Market Strategist, Multi-Asset Solutions and Jared Gross, Head of Institutional Portfolio Strategy, conduct their annual asset allocation draft across various asset classes, and make their picks for the most promising investment opportunities in 2024.

12-15
29:57

Unpacking the opportunity in developed market equities

While over the past decade developed market equities have overwhelmingly lagged behind their U.S. counterparts, the case for international markets still exists, with Japan and Europe offering attractive investment opportunities. On this episode, David Lebovitz is joined by Tim Woodhouse, a Portfolio Manager in our International Equity Group, to discuss cross-border investing, valuations, sector themes, corporate governance and more.

11-21
18:35

2024 Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions: Smarter portfolios for a world in transition

The 28th annual edition of our 2024 Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions explores how investors can build on the 60/40 portfolio – using new axes of diversification to navigate an economy in transition from disinflation to reflation and from easy monetary policy to higher costs of capital. Our experts discuss these themes and more on our November episode. 

10-25
16:24

Post-FOMC perspectives and the road ahead

Our experts discuss the September FOMC meeting and long duration fixed income investment opportunities.

09-29
15:00

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