Publications
The latest views from our economists and investment professionals.
All Publications are in pdf format.
Cracking the Commodities Code: A Fundamental Approach to Harvesting Alpha Opportunities
February 2010
Our systematic, fundamental approach to commodities investing, we believe, can enhance the attractiveness of the asset class while mitigating its drawbacks.
Evaluating the Glidepath Design of Target Date Maturity Funds
August 2009
‘Glidepaths’ help determine portfolio asset allocation in target date maturity funds. Ralph Goldsticker of Mellon Capital explores the role glidepaths play in the expected performance of those funds.
Corporate Bonds: Are they the new stocks?
June 2009
Are the high yields in the credit markets a better choice than the potential gains in a beaten-up stock market? This special report considers the question.
The Role of Commodities in a Modern, Diversified Portfolio
November 2008
The Research Team at Mellon Capital outlines the potential diversification benefits commodities can provide in financial portfolios.
Can Washington—and a Reverse Auction—Save the Markets and Still Protect the Taxpayers?
September 2008
This pressing issue is addressed by Ronald P. O’Hanley, Vice Chairman, The Bank of New York Mellon, and Charles J. Jacklin, Ph.D., President and CEO, Mellon Capital Management.