Rethinking 60/40: The Case for Defensive Equities

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For decades, investment advisers have served their clients well by using the classic 60/40 rule as a starting point for portfolio diversification. But it may be time to reconsider the traditional asset allocation model. This investment brief explores how investors may substitute a slice of their bond allocation to improve returns without moving too far up the risk spectrum.

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