Thought Leadership

Sharing intellectual capital is a key component of Wells Capital Management's (WellsCap's) services. We think of our clients as partners and consider it our responsibility to offer our perspectives on the changing investment landscape.

Through regular publications, our investment professionals provide insight into current market conditions and economic trends that affect investors globally.

Research Papers

April 2018 | Retirement Insights
Minds, Hearts, and Souls: ESG as a Catalyst for Plan Success
April 2018 | Retirement Insights
Moving From Inertia to Income: Insights Into Delivering Successful Retirement Outcomes

Expert Commentary

September 2018 September 2018 | White Paper
Dynamic Risk Management Arrives in Target Date Funds
August 2018 August 2018 | White Paper
To Objectively Compare Target Date Funds, Focus on Outcomes
August 2018 | WFAM Global Fixed Income | White Paper
Positioning Portfolios for U.S. Dollar Weakness
May 2018 June 2018 | White Paper
Pursuing successful outcomes: Our three principles of investing
May 2018 May 2018 | SF Global Emerging Markets Equity | Market Insights
China: A new opening for investors
April 2018 | WFAM Multi Sector Fixed Income — Investment Grade | Market Insights
Incorporating ESG trends into IG credit strategies
April 2018 | Liability-Driven Investing | Market Insights
How to do LDI well in 2018 and beyond
March 2018 | Market Insights
The reasons why active fixed income managers should continue to outperform
February 2018 | Market Insights
Market Volatility: Insights for Investors
February 2018 | Podcast
WSJ Podcast — How to not run out of money in retirement
February 2018 | Liability-Driven Investing | Market Insights
The time to fund is now
January 2018 | Investment Insights
2018 Investment Insights
December 2017 | Multi-Asset Solutions | Market Insights
Tax reform is here: Should investors reform their portfolios?
December 2017 | Municipal Fixed Income | Market Insights
Understanding risks to muni bonds of state budget impasses
Short Duration Strategies Team December 2017 | Short Duration Strategies Team | Market Insight
The Fed's balance sheet normalization plan
November 2017 | Liability-Driven Investing | Market Insights
Five reasons to fund your pension now
November 2017 | Liability-Driven Investing | Market Insights
Recent pension reporting changes may alter plan sponsor incentives
Multi-Asset Solutions November 2017 | Multi-Asset Solutions | Market Insight
Fixed-income factors in focus for target date portfolios
October 2017 | Multi-Asset Solutions | Market Insights
The evolution of emerging markets
October 2017 | Multi-Asset Solutions | Market Insights
How factors influence equity and fixed-income
October 2017 | Analytic Investors | Strategy Spotlight
Deploying multifactor strategies in portfolios
October 2017 | Multi-Asset Solutions
Equity factors in focus for target date portfolios
September 2017 | Special Global Equity | White Paper
Global equities: Think small in a big world
August 2017 | ECM Asset Management | Market Insights
Euro-denominated credit: How currency hedging can benefit USD investors
August 2017 | MetWest Capital Equity | Market Insights
Opportunities in the international markets
August 2017 | Premier Income Strategies | Market Insights
Adieu, Paris Agreement
July 2017 | First International Advisors | White Paper
The case for international fixed income
July 2017 | ECM Asset Management | White Paper
The coming of age of the European investment grade corporate bond market
July 2017 | ECM Asset Management | Market Insights
Financial sector credit - Recent events and opportunities in the European banking sector
July 2017 | Municipal Fixed Income | Market Insights
Illinois has a budget...finally
June 2017 | Investment Insight
2017 Midyear Investment Insights: Revise and Pivot
June 2017 | Fundamental Growth Equity | Strategy Spotlight
Q&A with Mike Smith: Reflecting on one year at the helm
May 2017 | ECM Asset Management | Strategy Spotlight
European loans
May 2017 | Municipal Fixed Income | Market Insights
If the AMT goes away, what may it mean for munis?
April 2017 | Market Insights
Are high-growth stocks turning the corner?
April 2017 | Analytic Investors | Strategy Spotlight
Key considerations for low volatility investing
April 2017 | Market Insights
Are high-growth stocks turning the corner?
April 2017 | Analytic Investors | White Paper
Innovations in factor investing
March 2017 | Premier Income Strategies | Market Insights
Green Bonds: Socially responsible investment trend
March 2017 | Analytic Investors | Strategy Spotlight
The role of low volatility strategies in asset allocation
March 2017 | SF Global Emerging Markets Equity | Market Insights
Liberation of China's market may reshape strategies
February 2017 | Special Global Equity | Market Insights
Navigating the energy sector with WFAM Special U.S. Mid Cap Value
January 2017 | ECM Asset Management | White Paper
Fixed income high yield financials
January 2017 | Municipal Fixed Fixed Income | Market Insights
Five things to watch in municipal bonds in 2017
January 2017 | EverKey Global Equity | White Paper
2017 Investment and risk outlook
January 2017 | ECM Asset Management | Strategy Spotlight
European loans
December 2016 | Premier Income Strategies | Market Insights
Republicans run the table in 2016
November 2016 | Municipal Fixed Income | Market Insights
Municipal market innovations for transportation
November 2016 | Stageline Value Equity Team | Strategy Spotlight
Celebrating 5 years with 5 reasons to invest in Stageline Small Cap Value Equity – Garth R. Nisbet, CFA
September 2016 | Berkeley Street Emerging Markets Equity | Market Insights
Automation and the future of Emerging Markets
September 2016 | Heritage Growth Equity | Market Insights
The Great Yield Chase
August 2016 | Premier Income Strategies | Market Insights
Efficient yield within a global context
August 2016 | SF Global Emerging Markets Equity | Market Insights
Has the hunt for yield reached emerging markets equity?
August 2016 | Multi-Asset Solutions | Strategy Spotlight
Customized investment programs: A goal-oriented approach
August 2016 | Premier Income Strategies | White Paper
Securitized products: Efficient yield advantage in a low rate environment
July 2016 | Special Global Equity | Market Insights
Are today’s accounting rules railing investors?
June 2016 | Montgomery Fixed Income Team | Market Insights
How much risk are you taking in your fixed income portfolio?
June 2016 | Berkeley Street Emerging Markets Equity | Market Insights
How to track China’s fast-changing consumer sector
May 2016 | Municipal Fixed Income Team | Market Insights
Why non-U.S. investors are turning to municipal bonds
April 2016 | Multi-Asset Solutions | Strategy Spotlight
Dynamic Risk-Hedging Strategies
April 2016 | EverKey Global Equity Team | Market Insights
Abe-nomics: Fourth inning assessment
April 2016 | SF Global Emerging Markets Equity | Market Insights
China’s economy is transforming; it just needs time
April 2016 | Municipal Fixed Income Team | |Market Insights
Puerto Rican munis rattled by governor's comments – Lyle Fitterer
April 2016 | Customized Fixed Income Team | First International Advisors Team | Market Insights
Five reasons emerging markets debt has rebounded
February 2016 | Liability-Driven Investing and Global Credit | White Paper
Is borrowing to fund your pension a viable option?
January 2016 | ECM Asset Management Team | Strategy Spotlight
Multi-sector credit: The future of credit investing
January 2016 | Municipal Fixed Income Team | Market Insights
Five things for muni investors to watch in 2016
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