Ferrari fever? Classic cars roar into investment funds
In 1977, a Ferrari owner offloaded his 1962 250 GTO because his wife complained it was too noisy, recounts Andrea Modena, head of Ferrari’s classic car division. It was either…
Sharp drop in equity premium may mark return of 60/40 portfolio
The reward for holding US stocks over Treasury bonds has not been this unattractive since 2004, possibly setting the stage for the sought-after 60/40 portfolio diversification to make a comeback…
Is investor’s fright an investment’s flight?
Pakistan is nestled in the southern part of Asia, sitting precariously between Afghanistan, India, Iran, and below China, with the Arabian sea lapping on its southern shores and the Himalayas…
Investors count on bonds to rescue battered 60/40 portfolio in 2023
Proponents of the so-called 60-40 portfolio are betting the strategy may soften the blow of a possible US recession next year, though its much-touted diversification properties offered investors little relief…
LNG investments vanish in 2020 as coronavirus slashes oil and gas prices
No new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects could be approved this year for the first time in at least two decades, banking and industry sources said, after the COVID-19…
Investments get ‘real’ as inflation fears dim appeal of bonds
Electric vehicle infrastructure, top-end offices and industrial metals - with a resurgence in inflation seemingly on the horizon, investors are slashing their exposure to bonds in favour of “real” assets.…
Trump’s first presidential portfolio lags job, stock market growth
In his first address to the US Congress, President Donald Trump hailed General Motors Co , Harley-Davidson Inc, Intel Corp and seven other companies as innovators and job creators, predicting…
Egypt’s investment allure tarnished as protests challenge reforms
Egypt’s reputation as an emerging market star lost some of its sparkle last month when street protests revealed a population yet to benefit from years of economic reforms that had…
Egypt’s investment allure tarnished as protests challenge reforms
Egypt's reputation as an emerging market star lost some of its sparkle last month when street protests revealed a population yet to benefit from years of economic reforms that had…
Financial independence through portfolio management
Given the volatility in financial markets, we must not underestimate the power of portfolio management. Have you ever thought what steps you need to take in order to develop a…
