What's next for the bull market? Hear what our experts think at our upcoming client luncheons
Stocks and bonds have delivered impressive gains over the past four years. But how should you position your portfolio now? Find out by attending at our Spring 2013 client luncheon series.
Improving investor confidence led to solid equity gains in the first quarter
Stocks in the developed world had a strong start to the year as continued signs of a gradual recovery in the global economy drove solid gains across most equity markets. Central banks around the world pumped liquidity into financial systems, keeping rates low and encouraging equity investment and spending.
Spreads on lower-quality bonds tightened as investors accepted greater risk in exchange for higher income
Lingering macroeconomic uncertainties continued to hinder overall market sentiment during the first quarter, as fixed-income investors had to deal with two countervailing forces.
The 2013 Capital Group Private Client Services Roundtable
The members of our investment team recently gathered for our annual Roundtable, discussing such topics as which asset classes look most attractive right now and where they are finding the most compelling opportunities for client portfolios.
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Quarterly Commentary
Q1 2013Improving investor confidence led to solid equity gains in the first quarter. Click here to read our latest quarterly commentary.