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Viewpoints by Nathan W. Thooft, CFA, Head of Global Asset Allocation at Manulife Investment Management

Nathan is a head of global asset allocation at Manulife Investment Management and is responsible for day-to-day portfolio management and oversight of multi-asset mandates for institutional and individual investors. Previously, Nate was director of investments for investment management services. Prior to joining the company in 2008, he worked at Fidelity Investments and, prior to that, at RBC Wealth Management, where he began his career in 2000. Nathan earned a B.A. and an M.B.A. from the University of Minnesota and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

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Market outlook: macro themes that could influence returns in the months ahead

The COVID-19 outbreak has brought us back to an ultra-low interest-rate environment. Find out how it could have changed returns expectations across different asset classes.

Nathan W. Thooft, CFA, Head of Global Asset Allocation Manulife Investment Management

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November 19, 2020

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Frances Donald, Global Chief Economist and Global Head of Macroeconomic Strategy Manulife Investment Management
Market downturns can help target-date investors grow their retirement savings

In times of volatility, it can be tempting to consider cutting your losses and heading for the exits. But we believe a market downturn should be viewed as an opportunity rather than a catastrophe.

Nathan W. Thooft, CFA, Head of Global Asset Allocation Manulife Investment Management

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September 03, 2020

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Glide path construction: minimizing longevity risk in retirement

We discuss the the elements that shape our approach to glide path design, from wealth accumulation to income replacement.

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November 26, 2019

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Three alternative asset classes worth watching right now

Some types of alternative investments perform better than others during certain phases of the business cycle. See which categories we favor in this environment.

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January 28, 2019

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Investing in gold: precious portfolio diversifier or just dead weight?

Investing in gold generates no yield and lays no claim on corporate profits; however, a little gold may go a long way toward improving portfolio diversification.

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May 04, 2016

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Viewpoints by Nathan W. Thooft, CFA, Head of Global Asset Allocation at Manulife Investment Management

Market outlook: macro themes that could influence returns in the months ahead

Market downturns can help target-date investors grow their retirement savings

Glide path construction: minimizing longevity risk in retirement

Three alternative asset classes worth watching right now

Investing in gold: precious portfolio diversifier or just dead weight?

Explore the latest thinking from our network

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