All Asset allocation articles – Page 5
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White papersThe future is bright for European ABS
Investors are increasingly looking to diversify their fixed income investments. Whilst many options are available, one of the most compelling is specialty finance. For investors seeking an alternative source of return together with portfolio diversification benefits, this is proving a compelling destination.
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White papersTariffs: What comes next for stocks, bonds and the dollar?
Given uncertainty around tariff policy, markets will likely continue to gyrate based on the developments of negotiations, along with the evolution of US monetary and fiscal policy.
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White papersTrump has constraints – May macro and asset class views
April has been a month of extremes, but it is in extreme scenarios that we are learning what limitations Trump faces in his bid to reshape the US domestically, and in its relationship with the rest of the world. We think these constraints provide the market with some reassurance that the most negative tail-scenarios can be avoided, even though the economic outlook is set to deteriorate in coming months.
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White papersPrivate Assets likely to stay resilient during market turmoil
Market weakness started in late February, primarily driven by a valuation correction in the US tech sector and a de-concentration of most crowded stocks. This was amplified by declining sentiment amongst households, corporations, and investors.
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White papersSTS ABS: Opportunities and expectations for European insurance investment portfolios
A nascent market, the STS framework for investing in asset-backed securities (ABS) can offer European insurers an opportunity to invest in a robust, high-quality and scalable asset class to diversify their core fixed income allocations.
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White papersUK Real Estate: Talking Points April 2025
Welcome to our quarterly snapshot of real estate market trends, using transparent capital and occupational market data points to summarise key implications for asset allocation and performance prospects.
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White papersAsset Allocation Committee Outlook 2Q 2025
“Much now depends on whether we see a more structured and predictable approach to policymaking in the U.S., especially on trade and the size and cost of government.”
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PodcastVolatility: Finding True Diversifiers
As new administration policies send shock waves throughout the market, navigating the stormy sea has become the central challenge for investors. With rapid shifts in the economic environment and heightened uncertainty, diversification and resilience are more critical than ever. But what strategies can investors adopt to navigate turbulence? And how can tools like dynamic diversification help strengthen portfolios?
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White papersNavigating listed infrastructure investing and tariffs
Time to “play defense” after an eventful first quarter?
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White papersFixed on Bonds: What do tariffs mean for the automotives industry?
Threats of tariffs have been hitting the sector from multiple angles. It is hard to keep up, but this is what we know so far.
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White papersPolarisation in the Dutch office market creates opportunities for strategic asset allocation
Office polarisation is growing and more relevant than ever. It presents both challenges and opportunities for investment strategies. This paper identifies important drivers for strategic asset allocation and delves into risk-adjusted return measures. It will explain how office polarisation is not only a challenge but also creates investment opportunities. Office polarisation refers to the growing divide between prime offices that have high occupier demand and secondary offices that struggle to maintain occupancy. This divide is driven by various factors, including economic shifts, technological advancements, sustainability demands and changing employee preferences.
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White papers2025 Global Insurance Survey
In the 14th annual Global Insurance Survey, 405 Chief Investment Officers (CIOs) and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), representing over $14 trillion in balance sheet assets combined, provide their insights regarding the macroeconomic environment, return expectations, industry capitalization and asset allocation.
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White papersWhere Do Private Assets Fit in an Insurer’s Liability Profile?
In an investment regime that could see lower risk-adjusted returns on public credit, private credit’s potential is becoming increasingly attractive to insurers—and was a major talking point at AB’s recent European Insurance Forum. Insurers are warming to the attractions of private assets. But how can they use them to best effect?
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White papersCoping with market downturns
The 2025 market landscape has been shaken by aggressive U.S. trade policies, sparking global retaliation and heightened fears of recession. Despite sharp volatility and a dip in investor confidence, historical trends show that disciplined, diversified investors are often rewarded over the long run. Staying invested through downturns remains a proven strategy to capture the powerful recoveries that typically follow.
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White papersThe Endowment Model Reimagined
The endowment model defined the “art” of portfolio management, but now it needs to adopt the latest “science.”
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White papersThe Storm Before the Calm
The first weeks of the new U.S. administration have been disruptive, but we think sentiment can improve as its focus shifts from trade to tax cuts and deregulation.
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White papersFrom Trade Wars to Energy Security: Mega-Force Manifestations
The effects of mega-forces are turning up in recent policy and geopolitical developments.
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White papersExpecting the unexpected with more robust bond portfolios
2025 was widely expected to be a good year for bonds. The US economy seemed to have found a floor, inflation looked to be contained, and interest rates had a long way to fall. The combination of high yields and capital appreciation from falling rates was, if a bit simplistic, a reason to be excited about the outlook for compelling total returns. But 2025 is looking increasingly like it will be anything but simple, writes Olivier De Larouziere.
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White papersAlternative Credit: The diversification benefits of bank originated assets
The investment landscape has transformed dramatically over the past decade, and the role of private credit in institutional investor portfolios has moved from a satellite investment to a core portfolio allocation, playing an important role within a new, uncertain macro environment. Not only have institutional investors continued to increase allocations to private credit, they are also actively looking to diversify within this asset class - seeking solutions which address specific portfolio goals, in addition to providing access to idiosyncratic factors and potential for robust risk return profiles.
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White papersSix Impossible Things Before Breakfast?
The unwinding of “Trump trades,” a spike in volatility and the outperformance of European versus US equities have sparked debate about whether this is a tactical shift or the beginnings of a longer bearish trajectory for markets.
