Capital allocation in an uncertain world: how CFOs are rethinking the portfolio

July 8, 2026 · 4 min · Free, with full transcript

The old playbook of steady capital allocation anchored to long-range plans is showing its limits as volatility, rate cycles, and geopolitical fragmentation compress the window for strategic decision-making. CFOs who treat portfolio management as a continuous, granular discipline rather than an annual ritual are consistently outperforming peers on total shareholder return.

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