2023: A rollercoaster for investors. From Fed rate hikes to real estate woes, the year unfolded unpredictably. A shift in the Fed’s stance brought relief, sparking market rallies. Enter 2024 with optimism and a dovish turn in global policy rates.
Continue readingNavigating the Pitfalls of Benchmarks: How to Manage Risk in Clients’ Portfolios
A diversified multi-asset portfolio is an effective way to manage investment and market risks. Funds use a portfolio benchmark to establish expectations and provide a ‘neutral’ position for taking investment risk.
Continue readingWhere’s your rand going to throw its weight?
Despite the significant rand weakness over the past two years, we still do not foresee near-term conditions as being rand supportive.
Continue readingThe trees are thinning, but we’re not out of the woods yet
STANLIB Multi-Strategy is moving away from the defensive position it adopted in 2022. Our focus is on building portfolios that are able to deliver risk-adjusted returns, but with appropriate downside protection.
Continue readingMulti-asset update – Navigating volatile markets amidst a global pandemic
In this webinar by Columbia Threadneedle, Alex Lyle, Head of Managed Funds and Felicity Long, Client Portfolio Manager discuss their views and responses to this rapidly evolving market environment.
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