A surge in oil prices is drawing fund managers back into shares of oil and gas companies, even as some remain unsure that the price gains will stick. Energy stocks in the S&P 500 .SPNY are up 53.8% for the year to date compared with a 20.2% gain for the broader index, as rising demand .
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The Covid-19 pandemic impacted every area of our lives, forcing investment professionals to react to ever-changing circumstances. Much has been written about the volatile financial markets and the hectic days of trading over the past 14 months, but now we’re heading into the post-pandemic world. With people across the globe getting vaccinated against this deadly virus, we are wondering, What is the new normal for asset allocators? In particular, how will due diligence evolve? Will it return to its 2019 state or did the pandemic permanently alter how asset managers get hired?
Like everyone else, asset allocators have spent countless hours using Zoom and other videoconferencing tools since the pandemic began. Adapting to the extra screen time proved challenging and definitely caused more than a few impediments to comprehensively completing due diligence.