As the large cap universe becomes more concentrated, re-evaluating the metrics and analytics for these funds becomes increasingly important. Senior Portfolio Manager Brad Klapmeyer, explains how a portfolio’s active positioning is a more advanced and informative metric for investors to consider.  ©2024 Macquarie Group Limited [3222214] Relevant disclaimers and other information can be found <a href='https://www.delawarefunds.com/ideas/think-again'>here</a>.

A world in transition: Macroeconomic outlook

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