BlackRock's Fredericks on 2017 Investment Strategy

The video discusses the outlook for the 2017 market, highlighting economic growth and the impact of 2016 returns on 2017 expectations. It covers sector rotation, particularly the shift from defensive to cyclical segments, and the valuation of bond proxies. The speaker outlines asset allocation strategies, emphasizing income generation, hedging, and balancing risk and reward. The focus is on controlling volatility and generating strong income in 2017.

What factors contribute to the optimism for equities in 2017 according to the text?

What concerns were raised about the returns in 2017 based on the previous year's performance?

How did the performance of defensive segments compare to cyclical segments in the equity markets?

What changes were made to the asset allocation strategy as mentioned in the text?

What is the expected income range for 2017 as discussed in the text?