In this article, Marius Oberholzer, Head of STANLIB’s Absolute Returns team, provides a breakdown of their 2021 tactical asset allocation and thinking.
Continue readingUpdating tactical views on SA Government Bonds – full article
In February 2020, we assessed nominal South African Government Bonds (SAGBs) through our six-lens Tactical Asset Allocation (TAA) framework.
Continue readingBanking sector investments: idea and process – Full Article
The Absolute Return team holds a positive outlook on South African banks, based on the following factors which we unpack in this article written by Vaughan Henkel.
Continue readingDiversification and Gold in the Age of Financial Repression – Full Article
The coronavirus pandemic has generated a new level of co-ordination between central banks and governments, with potentially profound consequences for the economy and markets.
Continue readingHealth Care risks – time for a check-up – Full article
In the middle of a global health care pandemic, with the economy on life support, the health care sector plays a defensive role in portfolio construction.
Continue readingDiversification’s Failure and the Need for Non-linearity – Full Article
Relying solely on “average” correlations between assets can leave the investor served with measly gruel when they most need nourishment.
Continue readingMarket insights and investment perspectives in a year of change
In this webinar STANLIB Absolute Returns’ senior portfolio managers, Warren Buhai and David McNay, share insightful views on markets and investing as we head towards the end of a year marked by unforeseen change.
Continue readingAbsolute returns: asset allocation during extraordinary times
In this live-recorded webinar, STANLIB’s Head of Absolute Returns, Marius Oberholzer, provides an insightful update on challenges faced by financial markets in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Continue readingInvestment views in the midst of market turmoil
To help navigate these volatile and uncertain times, we have prepared insights from our economics team and perspectives of our various teams entrusted with managing your investments.
Continue readingCOVID-19: Absolute Returns perspective
The twin pronged attack of slumping oil prices and a significant economic downturn due to the COVID- 19 induced shutdown is proving historic in its extent and speed.
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