The CIO recommends a greater focus on defensive areas and diversified opportunities outside the US.

The CIO recommends a greater focus on defensive areas and diversified opportunities outside the US.
Jonathan Mondillo, Aberdeen’s global head of fixed income, tells FSA he is sticking to the firm’s credit research platform.
There are signs of a change after years of dominance by US tech with 88% of companies raising dividends or holding them steady in 2024
The performance track record of emerging markets (EM) stocks over two decades highlights the need to stay allocated and ride inevitable market volatility, said EM equities specialist Sammy Suzuki.
Current market turbulence has led to a revival in interest in dividend investing, spurred by a desire for steady income and a hedge against volatility, says index specialist Dina Ting.
Most healthcare investors focus on binary bets around clinical trials instead of buying profitable healthcare businesses, according to AllianceBernstein’s Vinay Thapar.
The Swiss private bank also explained why it reduced its fixed income-income weighting in its latest investment strategy update.
Lauren Hardy gauges the lie of the land across the investment universe as we embark on a new year.
In contrast, equity and ESG strategies suffered significant outflows.
There is more to equities than the Magnificent 7, argues the asset manager.
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