Before investing in funds with performance fees, it's crucial for investors to thoroughly understand the fee structure, potential investment risks, and the ability of the manager to make informed decisions in line with their mandate.
Constructing an investment portfolio involves careful planning and consideration of various factors to align with your financial goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon. Here are the key steps to follow when creating an investment portfolio.
Asset allocation is the main driver of returns over time so this is where much focus should be paid to ensure an investor’s portfolio is commensurate with their risk tolerance. In the last three decades, there have only been two years where both stocks and bonds have returned negative performances in the same year (using Australian index returns). Last year was the first year since 1994 that this has occurred.
Given the ongoing risks posed by inflation to households and businesses, caution is advised. Read the short version of our quarterly commentary to learn more.
Do you want to improve your ESG and Sustainable investing credentials? Research IP has compiled a list of educational resources to help you stand out from the crowd.
Asset allocation is the main driver of returns over time so this is where much focus should be paid to ensure an investor’s portfolio is commensurate with their risk tolerance. In the last 25 years there has only been one year where both stocks and bonds have returned negative performances in the same year (using New Zealand index returns). Last year was the first year this has occurred.
Hopefully, the information within Beneath the Surface of Responsible Investing helps shed some light on this far-reaching topic. Research IP helps many of our consulting clients navigate the maze, but no one client is the same. Over the next few months we hope to share examples, while also continuing to dive deeper into specific areas of this paper. In the meantime, please reach out if you believe we could be of assistance.
The growth in managed funds focused on ESG considerations across the globe has warranted reviews by regulators to assess whether the actual practices of Fund Managers match how the products are promoted. Basically, tackle “greenwashing”. The breadth and depth of disclosure requirements are continually developing and differ across investment jurisdictions. This article gives an insight into recent developments and links for further information.
What part does data play in the consideration of ESG issues when investing in managed funds? What are some key aspects to be aware of regarding ESG data? Is it Active, Passive or ETF?
What are the Sustainable Development Goals? What are the investment merits of the SDGs?