Neuberger Berman Touts Stability for Investors in 2013

A new report from ""Neuberger Berman Group LLC"":https://www.nb.com/ indicates that 2013 will usher in greater stability and a reduction in uncertainty and volatility for investors. Releasing macroeconomic analysis, the company touted diversification of assets and the appeal of real estate securities during the year ahead.

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""The perception of vulnerability was always in the background, and it meant that investors kept their eyes on the macro,"" said Joseph Amato, president and CEO of Neuberger Berman. ""Although there are continuing issues, we now have some confidence that we'll get more stability in 2013, and that should present outperformance opportunities.""

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Sharing his commentary, Anthony Tutrone, the firm's global head of alternatives noted that from an investment perspective, ""slow and steady means businesses can plan and make rational decisions and investors can become less shell-shocked and more constructive about pursuing portfolio goals.""

Addressing inflation concerns among investors, Neuberger Berman focused on finding an approach that includes multiple asset classes.

Brad Tank, chief investment officer of the company's fixed income unit, elaborated on successful asset allocation structures, noting, ""Commodities and real estate securities are highly correlated with long-term nominal inflation and senior bank debt is also appealing. For institutions, it can make sense to create a basket of inflation-correlated assets as an overlay on existing portfolios that reduces vulnerability to inflation but doesn't dampen your return profile.""

Concluding the group's report, Eric Weinstein, Neuberger Berman's chief investment officer for its fund of hedge funds team, stated, ""While there have been material headwinds for hedge funds broadly, a number of strategies delivered strong absolute and relative returns for much of 2012, including residential mortgage bond securities and distressed debt ... We see the potential for continued success in these strategies.""