Back equities over bonds to combat inflationary environment
‘We are seeing greater ability to pass through rising costs than we have seen for the last 20 years’
‘We are seeing greater ability to pass through rising costs than we have seen for the last 20 years’
Close correlation between fixed income and equities to lead to ‘meagre returns’
Traditional strategies may not make the cut anymore and people should get ‘creative’ with their portfolios
‘Corporate debt is fairly low and companies, on the whole, are managed sensibly and conservatively’
Companies whose fortunes are intertwined with the easing of restrictions among the most sought after
There are two potential spanners that could be thrown into the works
As liquidity concerns repel them from open-ended funds
Despite data showing an outflow of £1.6bn from US equities in Q1
Questions around whether bonds offer the same protection against market shocks
Large-cap and tech reigned supreme during the pandemic, meaning some areas have been neglected
Investors may have to wait until 2025 for a return to pre-pandemic levels
Strong Q1 figures belie significant stock market corrections and less fiscally accommodative government policy