The all weather portfolio is often said to be the best diversified portfolio mix for every season, in every economic cycle. But is it suitable for you?
PrefaceThe recent weak economic data from China and Germany, flattening of the US treasury yield curve and escalating trade rhetoric by President Trump saw a sharp selloff in global equities. Investors were placed on a risk-off mode as gold and long-term US treasuries saw their prices heading up while global equities have traded range-bound for the past year.
The world’s superpowers are embroiled in a year-long trade war with little signs of slowing. Image: More than ShippingUsually in times of gloom and worsening outlook investors take the opportunity to review their asset allocation, risk appetite and portfolios to ensure that they can withstand economic shocks. Remember – a 50% portfolio decline requires a 100% increase in value to return to its original
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