2022 Asset Allocation Outlook

Markets have been unsteady at the start of 2022, driven by geopolitical tensions, inflation, and concerns about equity valuations. The war in Ukraine is causing even more uncertainty. At the same time, high levels of innovation and productivity, as well as the growing hope that the worst of the COVID-19 crisis is behind us, have given investors reasons to be optimistic for the future.  On March 17, 2022, our CIOs discussed current market conditions, revealed how we are positioning portfolios, and delved into an array of other topics such as major trends in technology across public and private markets, inflationary dynamics, sustainable investing, the outlook for China, and more.

Speakers:
Jacob Hodes, CIO, Private Investments
Sid Ahl, CFA, CIO, Private Client, Endowments & Foundations
Ryan Myerberg, Portfolio Manager, Global Fixed Income
Erika Pagel, CIO, Sustainable Investing
Christopher Hancock, CFA, Head of International Investment Solutions Group

The recording of the webinar can be found here.
Read the Report: 2022 Asset Allocation Perspectives and Outlook

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The Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. The Russell 2000® Index is a subset of the Russell 3000® Index representing approximately 10% of the total market capitalization of that index. It includes approximately 2000 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership.

The MSCI ACWI Index captures large and mid cap representation across Developed Markets (DM) and Emerging Markets (EM) countries. The index covers approximately 85% of the global investable equity opportunity set. MSCI indexes and products are trademarks and service marks of MSCI or its subsidiaries. The MSCI ACWI captures large and mid cap representation across Developed Markets (DM) and Emerging Markets (EM) countries. The index covers approximately 85% of the global investable equity opportunity set. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index captures large and mid cap representation across Emerging Markets (EM) countries. The index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country. The MSCI ACWI ex U.S. Index captures large and mid cap representation across Developed Markets (DM) countries—excluding the United States. The index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country. The MSCI Europe Index captures large and mid cap representation across Developed Markets (DM) countries in Europe. The index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization across the European Developed Markets equity universe. The MSCI China Index captures large and mid cap representation across China A shares, H shares, B shares, Red chips, P chips and foreign listings (e.g. ADRs). With 738 constituents, the index covers about 85% of this China equity universe. Currently, the index includes Large Cap A and Mid Cap A shares represented at 20% of their free float adjusted market capitalization.

The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged, market-value weighted index composed of taxable U.S. investment grade, fixed rate bond market securities, including government, government agency, corporate, asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities between one and 10 years. The Bloomberg US Treasury Index measures US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate, nominal debt issued by the US Treasury. Treasury bills are excluded by the maturity constraint, but are part of a separate Short Treasury Index.  STRIPS are excluded from the index because their inclusion would result in double-counting. The Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return (BCOMTR) Index is a broadly diversified index that allows investors to track commodity futures through a single, simple measure. The BCOM is composed of commodities exchanges, with the exception of aluminum, nickel and zinc, which trade on the London Metal Exchange (LME). Bloomberg Indices are trademarks of Bloomberg or its licensors. “Bloomberg®” and Bloomberg Aggregate Bond Index, Bloomberg Government/Credit Index, Bloomberg Municipal Bond 1-10 Year Blend Index, Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield Index and Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return Index are service marks of Bloomberg Finance L.P. and its affiliates, including Bloomberg Index Services Limited (“BISL”), the administrator of the index (collectively, “Bloomberg”) and have been licensed for use for certain purposes by Brown Advisory. Bloomberg is not affiliated with Brown Advisory, and Bloomberg does not approve, endorse, review, or recommend the Core Multifamily Partnership. Bloomberg does not guarantee the timeliness, accurateness, or completeness of any data or information relating to Bloomberg Aggregate Bond Index, Bloomberg Government/Credit Index, Bloomberg Municipal Bond 1-10 Year Blend Index, Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield Index and Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return Index. BLOOMBERG is a trademark and service mark of Bloomberg Finance L.P. 

The S&P 500® Index represents the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity markets and consists of approximately 500 leading companies in leading industries of the U.S. economy. Criteria evaluated include market capitalization, financial viability, liquidity, public float, sector representation and corporate structure. An index constituent must also be considered a U.S. company. The S&P 500 Total Return Index is calculated based on price changes and reinvested dividends of the S&P 500 Index. The S&P SmallCap 600® seeks to measure the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market. The index is designed to track companies that meet specific inclusio...