2026 has already been an unusual year in the markets. As investors scramble to read the tea leaves for the second half, VettaFi will host a Midyear Market Outlook Symposium on Thursday, June 25 at 11am ET.
VettaFi Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth spoke to some of the unusual developments of the first six months. He said, "In the first half of the year, international equities have outperformed U.S. strategies, while fixed income has provided stability amid volatility.” Accordingly, the symposium will offer CE credits and cover a wide range of topics.
Looking Internationally, Japan a Symposium Focus
Given the strength of international equities, WisdomTree’s Global Chief Investment Officer Jeremy Schwartz will kick the symposium off with a session called Unlocking Growth: High-Conviction Opportunities in Japan. Japan’s market is currently defined by transition, creating unique opportunities for high-conviction plays aimed at capturing growth beyond more traditional broad-market approaches.
The Innovative U.S. Equity Strategies That Stand Out
Despite the outperformance of international opportunities, there are still a host of bright spots in the U.S. equity space. Accordingly, Invesco’s Director, Factor and QQQ Equity Product Strategy Paul Schroeder and Fidelity Institutional Portfolio Manager Benjamin Treacy will explore where they see the best opportunities in the U.S. equities market in a session titled Innovative U.S. Equity Strategies.
No Mr. Bonds, I Expect You to Thrive
As the U.S. grapples with stubborn inflation and bond markets around the globe are reeling, the session Bonds, Active Bonds: The Income Playbook is tailored to help investors identify strategic opportunities that can manage risk and capture yield in a “higher-for-longer” rate regime. PIMCO’s Managing Director & Lead Portfolio Manager Daniel Hyman will lead this can’t miss session.
The Midyear Market Symposium to Cover Lots of Ground
The symposium agenda will also feature sessions covering global infrastructure, autocallables, municipal bonds, AI, and energy. Investors will leave the symposium armed with the knowledge they need going forward. Rosenbluth said, “I’m excited to hear from asset management experts and the advisor community to understand the outlook for the remainder of the year and what has shifted."
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