When markets get bumpy, many investors seek stability and it's not always clear how to achieve it without stepping completely into the sidelines. Low volatility strategies have gained attention for their ability to reduce drawdowns and temper portfolio swings, but when and how should investors be incorporating them? Are low volatility strategies just a defensive play, or can they be a long-term core holding? And if you already own fixed income, do you really need to add anything new?

Highlights include:

(00:01:05) What is market volatility and why is managing it so important?

(00:04:10) The impact of low volatility strategies on drawdown effects

(00:09:20) When to enter and exit low volatility strategies

(00:14:05) Do investors need low volatility if they already have fixed income exposure?

(00:16:10) Spotlight on the Quantitative Investing Team

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