Brighthouse Financial (BHF) is in the business of selling variable annuities and life insurance through a broad independent distribution network. Record-low interest rates and complicated accounting related to its hedging book, have made the company a bit challenging for many market participants to wrap their heads around. While I will admit, it can be a bit of a black box to some extent, the opacity has created one of the most compelling long-term investment opportunities in the market. Brighthouse is on the path to both improve its operating efficiency and continue enhancing its