SEI Vantage in 60: Part 1

September 2, 2026

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Hi, I'm Nate Shetty, the CIO of SEI. This is "Vantage in 60". Increasing policy uncertainty, whether it's monetary, fiscal, or foreign, is exerting a much greater influence over the real economy. We think this uncertainty will push up market volatility. It's going to keep it there for the foreseeable future. Now, this presents a challenge as higher volatility often coincides with lower prices. In past decades, treasuries served as a volatility hedge. They were the flight to quality asset, but rising correlations between stocks and bonds have muted that benefit. Diversification is key, but it's important to consider what you're diversifying into. For investors looking beyond treasuries for ways to diversify equity risk, there are alternatives that we're going to cover in our next installment. That's your "Vantage in 60".

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