The cost of panic [Blog]
Avoiding being swept up by periods of market panic is the key to long term investment. But it is often hard to resist following the herd and selling into a weak market. The cost of panicking can be...
View ArticleComplacent or concerned? [Blog]
Well, looking at the Olympics medal table if you’re from GB you’re probably feeling pretty complacent; if you’re from Australia you’re probably feeling a little concerned. However, past performance...
View ArticleDivided views on recovery: Fixed income outlook Q3 2013
In his Q3 2013 update Bob Michele, CIO of Global Fixed Income, discusses the recent market volatility in fixed income and its potential impact. Buttons within the video area
View ArticleBig numbers [Blog]
“Shoot for the moon, if you miss, at least you’ll land among the stars” – Les Brown I came across this quote recently and it annoyed me. The average distance from the earth to the moon is...
View ArticleDon’t invest in politics [CotM]
The equity markets of the European periphery have performed strongly over the second half of this year as many of the political headwinds have passed without too much turmoil. A period of political...
View ArticleIncome investment outlook for private investors (December 2013)
After a sizzling year of returns, the stock market rally may have further yet to run Global stock markets have had good returns in 2013. Gains have been led by the US and Japan, where strong profit...
View ArticleCome what MAY
As the calendar changes to yet another month, it can be a perfect time to look back. Foreign exchange realized volatility has been trading at historically low levels, as evidenced by the chart below....
View ArticleFixed income: Bring an umbrella in case it rains
Looking back: Lower rates in 2014 can be attributed to several exogenous factors. First, central bank policy has remained extremely accommodative, keeping rates anchored. Second, geopolitical tensions...
View ArticleMulti-asset funds – diversified exposure for a smoother return profile
Generating income in the current low-yielding environment requires a broad opportunity set. By combining exposure to several, often uncorrelated asset classes in a single portfolio, investors are able...
View ArticleVolatility – a source of opportunity
It’s great to see some volatility back in the market. What had been shaping up to be a pretty uneventful year, with falling rates and tightening credit spreads, is finally turning into one that offers...
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