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2021 Equity Outlook

Equities Investment Outlook: Q4 2023

What part will stocks play in being a wealth generator for long term investors in the coming quarters? Brian Cheyne shares his thoughts.
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2021 Fixed Income Outlook

Fixed Income Investment Outlook: Q4 2023

Find out why Fixed Income is favorable for low-risk income, given the current economic conditions. Brian Cheyne shares his thoughts.
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Economy & Markets Insights

Explore timely insights on the economy and markets. We evaluate historical data and statistical relationships to identify drivers or signals as of August 31, 2023.
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Equity Return Potential Insights

Explore timely insights on equity return potential. We evaluate historical data and statistical relationships to identify drivers or signals as of August 31, 2023.
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Asset Allocation Investment Outlook: April 2023

Crit Thomas shares his views on the market and timely insights about asset allocation.
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2021 International Equity Outlook

International Equities Investment Outlook: December 2022

Are the potential investment opportunities in developed and emerging markets international equities cause for enthusiasm? Crit Thomas shares his thoughts.
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2023 Investment Letter

2024 Investment Outlook: Preparing for Opportunities to Knock

We see 2024 as a transition year and one that will offer opportunities to add more risk exposure.
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Small Cap Investment Outlook: October 2022

Small Cap stocks offer an interesting opportunity for longer term investors.
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Dividend Paying Stocks

An attractive investment opportunity to build wealth and income with Dividend Yielding Stocks. 
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Update April 2022

Quarterly Themes Investment Update: April 2022

This is an update to the latest information presented in the Quarterly Themes Insights from February 28, 2022. We evaluate historical data and statistical relationships to identify drivers or signals as of April 15, 2022.
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Quarterly Themes Investment Update

This is an update to the latest information presented in the Quarterly Themes Investment Update from February 28, 2022. We evaluate historical data and statistical relationships to identify drivers or signals as of April 15, 2022.
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Food & Energy Prices Are Spiking

What does that mean for inflation and spending on other items?
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Russia Exposure

Touchstone Funds Exposure to Russian Securities in light of Ukraine Invasion and Russian Financial Markets Turmoil
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Utilizing a Multi-Sector Strategy Emphasizing Structured Securities

In structuring the Touchstone Ultra Short Duration Fixed Income Fund, macroeconomic perspective helps determine duration, yield curve positioning and credit quality bias. And in seeking returns above the fund’s benchmarks, its sub-advisor relies on both strategic sector focus and bottom-up security selection.
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A Holistic Approach to Investing in Mid-Cap Companies

Barron’s profiles Touchstone Mid Cap Fund with perspective on its investment approach and holdings from sub-advisor The London Company.
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Exploring the Benefits of Profitable Small Cap Stocks

Small cap stocks have generated attractive investment returns over the long term. The Touchstone Small Company Fund seeks to invest in profitable small cap stocks, avoiding unprofitable small cap stocks and reducing the risk levels of investing in small cap stocks.
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Behavioral Biases & How to Prevent Emotion From Ruining Your Retirement

Long-term wealth creation can be achieved through disciplined adherence to a well-crafted plan. But in the words of Mike Tyson, "Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth."
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Uncovering Inefficiencies in Small Cap Stocks

Our latest white paper explains our belief that small cap stocks are an inefficient asset class and that the key to capitalizing upon these inefficiencies is through the application of a consistent, differentiated approach that focuses on downside risk.
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Sizing Up Small Cap Stocks

Small cap stocks have generated attractive investment returns relative to other asset classes and stock market capitalization segments over time. We offer a look at inefficiencies within the asset class and drivers of small cap returns.
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Small-Cap & Mid-Cap Stocks Require a More Selective Approach

We believe it is important that investors today take a more selective approach to small-cap and mid-cap stocks, often referred to as “SMID-cap” stocks, given elevated levels of low-quality debt.
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Why Is Market Timing So Hard?

The answer may be found in studying every S&P 500 bull market since 1935.
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