In a recent AsianInvestor feature with Nishtha Asthana, our Founder and CEO Stephen Davies shared why geopolitical tensions have had far less impact on portfolios than many expect.
Despite more intense political rhetoric over the past 12 to 18 months, regional asset allocation has remained relatively stable. Instead of reacting to headlines, investors are still anchoring decisions on fundamentals such as earnings durability, productivity trends and relative valuations across markets. 📊
Where behaviour has shifted is in how risk is being managed.
Rather than reducing exposure to equities overall, many allocators are broadening portfolios by locking in gains, while keeping long-term equity exposure intact. In addition, the use of alternative assets (commodities, hedge funds, private credit etc.) which have lower correlation with equities is increasing.
It reflects a more nuanced approach to navigating volatility: staying invested, while building in buffers. ⚖️
Read the full AsianInvestor feature here: https://www.asianinvestor.net/article/us-equity-resilience-outlasts-geopolitical-jitters/506634