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The number one question when portfolios don’t deliver outcomes as expected is ‘why?’ After a six year analysis of nearly 300 institutional equity portfolios totaling $250+ billion of assets, six key findings emerged to help answer that question.

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We are in a new era of extreme volatility that is leaving investors searching for new ways to achieve the same portfolio objectives.

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Michael Hunstad is global co-chief investment officer for Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM). In this capacity, he oversees a broad range of investment capabilities from index, fundamental, quantitative and tax-advantaged strategies to active, multi-asset class solutions and alternative investments. Michael is also responsible for the development of investment vision and philosophy and leads an investment team of more than 300 professionals globally. Additionally, he is a member of the Asset Management Executive Group, Investment Policy Committee and Risk Committee.

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