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Investing Insights

Economy & Markets

Asset Allocation Chart of the Month

By Crit Thomas, CFA, CAIA, Erik M. Aarts, CIMA, Tim Paulin, CFA
With a weaker dollar and shifting geopolitics, U.S. investors are beginning to consider increasing their international allocations – and we believe they should. In doing so, we recommend investors consider an active approach to help manage risks and uncover opportunities.

Trending Topics

Active Investing

Distinctively Active Management

Distinctively Active Podcast

Economy & Markets

In the News

Income Investing

International Equities

Portfolio Construction

Thought Leadership

U.S. Equities

Active Investing

What Is Active Share?

Active Investing

Martijn Cremers on What’s Important About Active Share

Active Investing

Millennials Are Already Sold on Active Investing (They Just Don’t Know It Yet)

Active Investing

Distinctively Active Podcast

A Conversation with Blake Moore, President & CEO, Touchstone Investments

Distinctively Active Podcast

A Discussion with Art DeGaetano of Bramshill Investments

Distinctively Active Podcast

A Conversation with Chris Mathewson of Ares Management

Distinctively Active Podcast

Steve Goddard & Brian Campbell - The London Company

Distinctively Active Podcast

A Conversation with Will Muggia of Westfield Capital Management

Distinctively Active Podcast

A Discussion with Martijn Cremers, PhD

Distinctively Active Podcast

Economy & Markets

Asset Allocation Chart of the Month

Economy & Markets

Dollar Weakness and International Exposure

Economy & Markets

Insights on Navigating Current Tariff Volatility

Economy & Markets

2025 Investment Outlook: Proceeding With Caution

Economy & Markets

Mortgage Rates and Housing

Economy & Markets

Touchstone Asset Allocation Guidance

Economy & Markets

U.S. Debt Burden

Economy & Markets

2024 Investment Outlook: Little Fires Everywhere

Economy & Markets

Economy & Markets Insights

Economy & Markets

Asset Allocation Investment Outlook: April 2023

Economy & Markets

Concerns About Our Growing Debt Burden are Well Founded

Economy & Markets

Is There an Unsettling Debt Ceiling Fight on the Horizon?

Economy & Markets

2024 Investment Outlook: Preparing for Opportunities to Knock

Economy & Markets

2022 Investment Outlook: Recession Risk & Implications

Economy & Markets

Quarterly Themes Investment Update: April 2022

Economy & Markets

Quarterly Themes Investment Update

Economy & Markets

Food & Energy Prices Are Spiking

Economy & Markets

Russia Exposure

Economy & Markets

Market & Election Update

Economy & Markets, In the News

Stay Focused on the Long Term

In the News, Economy & Markets

Crit Thomas on Considering Coronavirus

Economy & Markets, In the News

COVID-19: Addressing the Changing Backdrop for Investors

Economy & Markets, In the News

Why Is Market Timing So Hard?

Economy & Markets

In the News

In today’s world, events unfold even faster. That makes staying up to date both more challenging and more essential. Learn how Touchstone is making headlines.

Touchstone Ares Credit Opportunities Fund Receives 2025 LSEG Lipper Award

In the News

Touchstone Investments Appoints Benjamin Alge as President

In the News

TAAC Post Election Thoughts

In the News

A Review of Vice President Harris’ Major Policy Proposals

In the News

A Review of Former President Trump's Major Policy Proposals

In the News

Market & Election Update

Economy & Markets, In the News

A Holistic Approach to Investing in Mid-Cap Companies

In the News, U.S. Equities

Sands Capital Advocates for Active Management

In the News, U.S. Equities

Stay Focused on the Long Term

In the News, Economy & Markets

Crit Thomas on Considering Coronavirus

Economy & Markets, In the News

COVID-19: Addressing the Changing Backdrop for Investors

Economy & Markets, In the News

Touchstone 2020 Investment Letter

In the News

Income Investing

An income investing strategy involves investing in a portfolio of assets specifically intended to produce regular – monthly or annual – income. Take a closer look at what income investing entails.

Fixed Income Monthly

Income Investing

Fixed Income Investment Outlook: Q4 2023

Income Investing

Credit Risk Insights

Income Investing

Interest Rate Risk Insights

Income Investing

Touchstone Core Municipal Bond Fund Portfolio Manager Perspective

Income Investing

Multi-Asset Portfolio Management: Combining Prudent Investing With Timely Execution

Income Investing, U.S. Equities

International Equities

Investing in international equities has historically provided investors both diversification and opportunity. Explore the world of international equities.

International Equities Monthly

International Equities

U.S. vs. Developed Markets Equities Insights

International Equities

U.S. vs. Emerging Markets Equities Insights

International Equities

International Equities Investment Outlook: December 2022

International Equities

Emerging Markets: Is Past Prologue? We Don’t Think So

International Equities

Portfolio Construction

Portfolio construction describes the process of assembling a range of investments that work together to meet a goal. Acquaint yourself with its aspects.

The Unique Positioning of Mid-Cap Investing

Portfolio Construction, U.S. Equities

U.S. Equities

As active equity investors, our sub-advisers believe that fundamental company research is key. They focus resources on gaining an understanding of the individual companies and sectors in which they operate to build high-conviction portfolios.

Domestic Equity Monthly

U.S. Equities

The Unique Positioning of Mid-Cap Investing

Portfolio Construction, U.S. Equities

Equities Investment Outlook: Q4 2023

U.S. Equities

Growth vs. Value Equities Insights

U.S. Equities

Equity Return Potential Insights

U.S. Equities

Small Cap Investment Outlook: October 2022

U.S. Equities

Dividend Paying Stocks

U.S. Equities

Multi-Asset Portfolio Management: Combining Prudent Investing With Timely Execution

Income Investing, U.S. Equities

A Holistic Approach to Investing in Mid-Cap Companies

In the News, U.S. Equities

Sands Capital Advocates for Active Management

In the News, U.S. Equities

Uncovering Inefficiencies in Small Cap Stocks

U.S. Equities

Sizing Up Small Cap Stocks

U.S. Equities

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