In any investment environment, identifying trends, actively managing portfolios and continually managing risk is crucial.

It's especially important when selecting assets in global financial markets to match product liabilities that can extend 30 years or more in the future. For MetLife's Investments Department, understanding and actively managing a diversified investment portfolio to back liabilities is what enables MetLife to deliver on promises made to millions of customers around the world.

MetLife, one of the largest institutional investors in the world, has been managing investments for strong returns for both policyholders and shareholders for more than 140 years.

With more than 850 investment professionals located around the globe, MetLife Investments has the depth and breadth across many asset classes and markets. Our full-time credit analysts and sector specialists conduct first-hand, fundamental analysis of investments and closely track developed and emerging markets. We are always looking ahead and positioning MetLife's proprietary portfolios for the future while striving to take advantage of today's opportunities.