Alpha Potential is gaining traction as a tool to identify opportunities for active management, enhancing the value proposition afforded to active managers.

People often ask me about my outlook for the US housing market. The outlook is improving - and that's constructive for consumer spending, confidence and jobs.

The last decade has seen a disconnect between investment risk and return vs what we're taught should be the case. What is the long-term relationship? Can it be beaten?

A dynamic risk management approach can protect a portfolio again sequencing risk, providing reliable investment returns over the cycle.

Our Forum Fodder e-newsletter alerts Members to what's new on PortfolioConstruction.com.au and live progams. In Fodder this week- Nouriel Roubini, Dominic McCormick, Anatole Kaletsky and Michael Kitces.

Our Forum Fodder e-newsletter alerts Members to what's new on PortfolioConstruction.com.au and live progams. In Fodder this week- Nouriel Roubini, Dominic McCormick, Anatole Kaletsky and Michael Kitces.

Our Forum Fodder e-newsletter alerts Members to what's new on PortfolioConstruction.com.au and live progams. This week's Fodder is very market focused - and it's not all negative!

Our Forum Fodder e-newsletter alerts Members to what's new on PortfolioConstruction.com.au and live progams. This week's Fodder is very market focused - and it's not all negative!

Our Forum Fodder e-newsletter alerts Members to what's new on PortfolioConstruction.com.au and live progams. This week's Fodder has a finology theme with Prof Jack Gray, Michael Kitces and Angela Ashton

Our Forum Fodder e-newsletter alerts Members to what's new on PortfolioConstruction.com.au and live progams. Pressed for time because of the school holidays? This week's Fodder is short and sweet!

Our Forum Fodder e-newsletter alerts Members to what's new on PortfolioConstruction.com.au and live progams. This week's Fodder is full of the latest food for thought from some of our most popular contributors

Our Forum Fodder e-newsletter alerts Members to what's new on PortfolioConstruction.com.au and live progams. This week's Fodder has a very practical tone with Tim Farrelly, Michael Kitces & Charles Gave

Our Forum Fodder NZ e-newsletter alerts Members to what's new on PortfolioConstruction.com.au and live progams. This week - Woody Brock, Dominic McCormick, Anatole Kaletsky & Ken Rogoff

Our Forum Fodder e-newsletter alerts Members to what's new on PortfolioConstruction.com.au and live progams. This week - Woody Brock, Dominic McCormick, Anatole Kaletsky & Ken Rogoff

Our Forum Fodder NZ e-newsletter alerts Members to what's new on PortfolioConstruction.com.au and live progams. In Fodder NZ this week - Jack Gray, Michael Kitces, Louis-Vincent Gave & Robert Huebscher

Our Forum Fodder e-newsletter alerts Members to what's new on PortfolioConstruction.com.au and live progams. This week - Nouriel Roubini, Charles Gave & Jonathan Pain

Our Forum Fodder e-newsletter alerts Members to what's new on PortfolioConstruction.com.au and live progams. This week - Jack Gray, Michael Kitces, Louis-Vincent Gave & Robert Huebscher

Markets are pricing in expectations that the ECB will have to be very aggressive next week if it is to turn back the tide of European deceleration. It's reminiscent of October 1987.

Central banks must complete the Great Unwind – removing ultra-easy monetary policies. The critical period for markets will come when the Fed lifts short-term rates (probably, but not necessarily, after tapering ends).

Understanding what is going on under the bonnet at central banks is key to understanding what will drive markets – and therefore how to best position portfolios.