CFA Society Portland

CFASP Luncheon - From Deflation to Inflation: Why Credit Selection Matters More Now Than Ever” with

Central banks were created to ensure price stability; but what happened as price stability became focused on creating inflation rather than containing it?  How must we adapt to a high inflation world and steep yield curves? This session will explore why fixed income investors should focus on what matters most for the asset class, creating durable income and avoiding losses in a world where the classic business cycle is likely to take hold. How must investors shift their mindset, how can fixed income compliment private credit and equities, and how we can all thrive in this new world we find ourselves? 

CFASP Luncheon: Managed Futures & Crisis Alpha: Diversifying Portfolios in an Era of Geopolitical Ri

We’ll review Managed Futures and the concept of Crisis Alpha, focusing on how these strategies behave during periods of elevated or rising geopolitical risk. The session will highlight their diversification benefits, look at historical performance in volatile environments, and review how trend-following may help complement a traditional portfolio during periods of global uncertainty.