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20 Years at AB|30 Years of Experience
Richard A. Brink is a Senior Vice President and Market Strategist in the Client Group. Previously, he served as a managing director in the Alternatives and Multi-Asset Group. Prior to that role, Brink was a senior portfolio manager in Fixed Income, and before that an investment director for fixed-income investments within the Global Retail Investments Group. Before joining AB in 2004, he was senior product manager at the Dreyfus Corporation, covering both retail and institutional fixed-income offerings. Brink was previously a senior trainer, dealing primarily with the design and delivery of product training to financial advisors and mutual fund sales representatives. He holds a BS in applied mathematics and economics from Stony Brook University, and is a CFA charterholder. Location: New York
In our latest AB Disruptor Series episode, we take a closer look at the implications of a polarized US electorate on the macro and market landscape.
Richard Brink | October 18, 2024In our upcoming AB Disruptor Series webcast, we’ll explore the changing dynamics of US elections and the potential implications for markets and investing.
Richard Brink | September 13, 2024The potential for deglobalization and the reversal of other secular trends is likely to squeeze returns, requiring investors to take a fresh look at portfolio design.
Richard Brink, Inigo Fraser-Jenkins | July 19, 2022AB's Director of Developed Market Research provides a detailed economic view of what's driving inflation today and what to expect in the future.
Eric Winograd, Richard Brink | February 16, 2022Given the dominance of inflation in today's capital markets discussion, AB's market strategist evaluates the effectiveness of inflation protection options.
Richard Brink | February 16, 2022Even if this US election has a bigger impact on markets than in the past, we would advise against building an investing strategy based on a potential political outcome for several reasons.
Richard Brink, Walt Czaicki | October 19, 2020What sources of market returns can withstand late-cycle uncertainty? By identifying the right ingredients, we think investors can create an allocation with the potential to overcome new challenges and perform well over the long term.
Richard Brink, Walt Czaicki | September 25, 2019These are tricky days for the global economy. As growth downshifts and corporate earnings weaken, some investors are dusting off playbooks for late-cycle investing. That makes sense, but there are a few twists to today's market conditions that may require new responses.
Richard Brink, Walt Czaicki | April 17, 2019The search for income is getting harder, and there's no shortage of suggestions on where to get a little bit more. But what about the cost? We think that focusing on creating a better return sequence can help investors access more efficient income.
Richard Brink, Brian Resnick | May 11, 2018It's been a rocky start to 2018 for equity markets globally—volatility has returned with a bang and February saw the first 10% market correction in a while. So, why are active managers smiling?
Richard Brink, Walt Czaicki, Scott Krauthamer | April 20, 2018The active/passive debate has been raging for years, and both approaches have merit. But there's more to the story than meets the eye. Investors who commit too much to passive—and not enough to active—could face mounting risks.
Richard Brink, Walt Czaicki, Scott Krauthamer | April 03, 2018Passive equity strategies have seen massive inflows over the last decade, in part owing to active management's struggles. But a closer look at the story within the story suggests that leaving active out of the equation could be leaving money on the table.
Richard Brink, Walt Czaicki, Scott Krauthamer | March 14, 2018