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Navigating 2025: Why investors need to diversify and hedge their portfolios
Jan 8, 2025
Christian Mueller-Glissmann, head of asset allocation research at Goldman Sachs, and Alexandra Wilson-Elizondo, co-CIO at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, dive deep into the investment landscape for 2025. They discuss how successful strategies from 2024 may need reevaluation. The conversation highlights the importance of diversification and alternative assets to navigate economic shifts. They also explore the complexities of the bond market and the necessity of hedging strategies like gold and currencies to mitigate risks in today's volatile climate.
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- Investors must diversify portfolios and balance risks across asset classes to adapt to evolving market dynamics and valuations.
- The anticipated economic shift to reflation emphasizes the growing importance of alternative assets for stability amid potential volatility.
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2024 Investment Landscape Overview
In 2024, U.S. and global economies exceeded expectations, highlighted by the strong performance of long risk assets. Notably, U.S. large caps outperformed small caps by 12.5%, while regions like Europe lagged behind significantly, showcasing meaningful sector and geographical dispersion. Countries such as Argentina and China experienced positive returns, signaling resilience in non-traditional markets. Credit markets thrived, with investment-grade spreads tightening to historic lows, indicating a favorable macro environment for broader risk assets despite certain challenges, such as rising U.S. interest rates.
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