Four signals driving Covid-19 investment strategies

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Following the escalation of Covid-19 and the seismic shifts across markets, we have witnessed a turning point in investment strategies as money managers move from a phase of crisis management toward more active strategies. Whether it is doubling down on companies with the strongest balance sheets or looking for beta in the anticipated market recovery, we see four key issues that will be critical in shaping the scope and timing of any such strategy.

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