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Investment Strategy: Room for optimism?

15 September 2015

Following a period of substantial market volatility,Head of Asset Allocation at Ashburton Investments Tristan Hanson provides an update on concerns over China and how our investment strategy reflects a not-so-pessimistic outlook.

Combining investment styles to withstand fluctuating market conditions

10 September 2015

The past couple of weeks have been characterised by significant volatility in financial markets as investors have grappled with the implications of a pronounced slowdown in China and the possibility the US Federal Reserve may raise interest rates next week. In such times, having a portfolio diversified across complementary investment styles can stand investors in good stead over time.

Make sure your investment strategy is geared to survive market turmoil

10 September 2015

Many investors are panicking as their portfolio values fall—but there could not be a worse time to take decisions based on short-term considerations, says Alex Funk, head of Asset Consulting at GCI Asset Consulting.

Hedge fund regulation – a step in the right direction

10 September 2015

During the last year, the local hedge fund industry has been performing exceptionally well and shown considerable growth in virtually all areas. One of the main benefits of hedge funds in a balanced portfolio is its ability to have a long or short exposure to the market, which in turn, allows it to potentially profit from rising and falling markets.

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