Half year pasts. Let's summarize the results.
Our long-term investment portfolio “Babylon Globe” gets 6.07% between 22-23 December 2015 and 1 July 2016. Rather good results for asset allocation portfolio. S&P 500 for this period increases in 3.75%.
This document summarizes a long-term asset allocation portfolio from 2016-2046 that invests in stocks, bonds, gold, and real estate investment trusts. The portfolio was formed on December 23, 2015 and will be rebalanced annually. It invests over $300,000 across 7 strategic sectors: construction and real estate, alternative energy, internet resources, IT giants, virtual games, medicine and health, and finance. Specific stocks, ETFs, and percentages allocated to each asset class in 2016 are identified. Contact information is also provided.
This document discusses using artificial intelligence to analyze the credit market and provide insights into how credit spreads and treasury yields may perform under different economic scenarios. Specifically, it asks an AI system to analyze what would happen if: 1) the output gap remains below zero, 2) there is a strong economic recovery in response to stimulus, and 3) the Fed reverts emergency rate cuts after 5-7 months. The AI system indicates there is initial risk of spread widening and yield compression, followed by spread improvement as the economy recovers, and then opposing moves in spreads and yields as rates increase. It concludes that credit spreads face upward risk over the next 3-4 months based on macroeconomic factors.
The document discusses several key points about asset allocation and investment management:
1) A seminal study found that asset allocation explained 91.5% of variation in returns, while selection of individual securities accounted for less than 5% of actual returns.
2) Most mutual funds do not outperform their benchmarks, with a majority of large, mid, and small cap funds underperforming the S&P 500, S&P Mid Cap 400, and S&P Small Cap 600 indexes respectively over the past 5 years.
3) Absolute return strategies aim to generate positive returns over time by managing multiple asset classes rather than a single asset class and focusing on downside protection rather than benchmark performance.
Energy Efficiency Investments In A Pension Fund Asset Allocation, Michael Fri...Alliance To Save Energy
On December 14, 2009, the Alliance to Save Energy and the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) held a side event at the COP15 climate conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, entitled, "Paradox to Paradigm: The Role of Energy Efficiency in Creating Low Carbon Economies."
Partners Capital is an investment management firm that provides its view of the future of private equity investing over the next 5 years based on historical trends and forecasts. It projects that private equity assets under management will increase from $4.5 trillion to $6 trillion from 2017 to 2021 as committed but uncalled capital grows 80% and net asset value increases due to strong returns. It also examines projected returns for large cap buyout funds under different earnings growth and valuation scenarios, finding returns of 6.7-12% are possible. The document provides context and sources for its projections primarily using data from Preqin and the firm's own models.
A model for reducing information security risks due to human errorAnup Narayanan
My recent presentation at cOcOn, an international Cyber Security and Policing Conference in Trivandrum Kerala. The talk focuses on reducing information security risks due to human error using information security awareness and competence management solutions.
The document discusses the adjusting process in accounting. It describes how adjusting entries are needed at the end of an accounting period to update accounts for expenses that have been incurred but not recorded, revenues that have been earned but not recorded, and other items like prepaid expenses and unearned revenues. It provides examples of different types of adjusting entries needed for accounts like prepaid expenses, unearned revenues, accrued revenues, accrued expenses, and depreciation expense. The overall purpose of the adjusting process and adjusting entries is to ensure revenues and expenses are reported in the proper accounting period in accordance with accrual basis accounting.
The document discusses accounting principles related to adjusting accounts, including the time period assumption, accrual basis of accounting, and different types of adjusting entries. It provides examples of adjusting entries for deferrals like prepaid expenses and unearned revenues. Specifically, it explains that adjusting entries are needed to ensure revenues are recorded when earned and expenses are recognized when incurred in accordance with the revenue recognition and matching principles. It also provides illustrations of adjusting entry journal entries for prepaid insurance, depreciation, and unearned rent revenue.
This document summarizes a long-term asset allocation portfolio from 2016-2046 that invests in stocks, bonds, gold, and real estate investment trusts. The portfolio was formed on December 23, 2015 and will be rebalanced annually. It invests over $300,000 across 7 strategic sectors: construction and real estate, alternative energy, internet resources, IT giants, virtual games, medicine and health, and finance. Specific stocks, ETFs, and percentages allocated to each asset class in 2016 are identified. Contact information is also provided.
This document discusses using artificial intelligence to analyze the credit market and provide insights into how credit spreads and treasury yields may perform under different economic scenarios. Specifically, it asks an AI system to analyze what would happen if: 1) the output gap remains below zero, 2) there is a strong economic recovery in response to stimulus, and 3) the Fed reverts emergency rate cuts after 5-7 months. The AI system indicates there is initial risk of spread widening and yield compression, followed by spread improvement as the economy recovers, and then opposing moves in spreads and yields as rates increase. It concludes that credit spreads face upward risk over the next 3-4 months based on macroeconomic factors.
The document discusses several key points about asset allocation and investment management:
1) A seminal study found that asset allocation explained 91.5% of variation in returns, while selection of individual securities accounted for less than 5% of actual returns.
2) Most mutual funds do not outperform their benchmarks, with a majority of large, mid, and small cap funds underperforming the S&P 500, S&P Mid Cap 400, and S&P Small Cap 600 indexes respectively over the past 5 years.
3) Absolute return strategies aim to generate positive returns over time by managing multiple asset classes rather than a single asset class and focusing on downside protection rather than benchmark performance.
Energy Efficiency Investments In A Pension Fund Asset Allocation, Michael Fri...Alliance To Save Energy
On December 14, 2009, the Alliance to Save Energy and the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) held a side event at the COP15 climate conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, entitled, "Paradox to Paradigm: The Role of Energy Efficiency in Creating Low Carbon Economies."
Partners Capital is an investment management firm that provides its view of the future of private equity investing over the next 5 years based on historical trends and forecasts. It projects that private equity assets under management will increase from $4.5 trillion to $6 trillion from 2017 to 2021 as committed but uncalled capital grows 80% and net asset value increases due to strong returns. It also examines projected returns for large cap buyout funds under different earnings growth and valuation scenarios, finding returns of 6.7-12% are possible. The document provides context and sources for its projections primarily using data from Preqin and the firm's own models.
A model for reducing information security risks due to human errorAnup Narayanan
My recent presentation at cOcOn, an international Cyber Security and Policing Conference in Trivandrum Kerala. The talk focuses on reducing information security risks due to human error using information security awareness and competence management solutions.
The document discusses the adjusting process in accounting. It describes how adjusting entries are needed at the end of an accounting period to update accounts for expenses that have been incurred but not recorded, revenues that have been earned but not recorded, and other items like prepaid expenses and unearned revenues. It provides examples of different types of adjusting entries needed for accounts like prepaid expenses, unearned revenues, accrued revenues, accrued expenses, and depreciation expense. The overall purpose of the adjusting process and adjusting entries is to ensure revenues and expenses are reported in the proper accounting period in accordance with accrual basis accounting.
The document discusses accounting principles related to adjusting accounts, including the time period assumption, accrual basis of accounting, and different types of adjusting entries. It provides examples of adjusting entries for deferrals like prepaid expenses and unearned revenues. Specifically, it explains that adjusting entries are needed to ensure revenues are recorded when earned and expenses are recognized when incurred in accordance with the revenue recognition and matching principles. It also provides illustrations of adjusting entry journal entries for prepaid insurance, depreciation, and unearned rent revenue.
This document contains a chapter summary on financial management and securities markets. It includes 23 true/false questions, 15 multiple choice questions, and 1 essay question assessing understanding of key concepts. The chapter discusses managing a company's current assets and liabilities, investing idle cash in marketable securities, and sources of short-term financing like trade credit and bank loans. It emphasizes minimizing cash on hand, maximizing returns on short-term assets, and different short-term investment and financing options available to companies.
The document provides an overview of adjusting entries and related accounting concepts. It begins with explaining the time period assumption and how accountants divide a business's economic life into artificial time periods. Then it discusses the accrual basis of accounting and how revenues are recognized when earned and expenses are recognized when incurred. The reasons for adjusting entries are to ensure revenues and expenses are recorded in the proper periods according to accrual accounting. The major types of adjusting entries are identified as those for deferrals, such as prepaid expenses and unearned revenues, and those for accruals, such as accrued revenues and accrued expenses. Instructions and examples are provided for preparing adjusting entries for deferrals.
This document provides an overview of adjusting entries in accounting. It explains that adjusting entries are needed at the end of an accounting period to update certain account balances, such as accruing expenses that have been incurred but not recorded. It provides examples of analyzing adjusting entry scenarios involving prepaid insurance and unearned revenue to determine the appropriate debit and credit accounts and amounts. The key points are that adjusting entries use at least one income statement and one balance sheet account, and adhere to the matching principle of accrual basis accounting.
This document discusses key accounting principles and concepts related to revenue and expense recognition, adjusting entries, depreciation, doubtful accounts, and inventory. It explains that revenues are recognized when earned and expenses when incurred, and that adjusting entries are made at the end of each accounting period to apply these principles. Methods for recognizing and estimating depreciation, doubtful accounts, and taking physical inventory are also summarized.
The document provides an overview of the statement of cash flows, including its purpose, classification of cash flows into operating, investing and financing activities, and methods for preparing the statement. Specifically, it discusses how to determine cash flows from operating activities using the indirect method by making adjustments to items on the income statement that do not affect cash, such as depreciation, gains and losses, and changes in current assets and liabilities.
The document provides information about adjusting entries in accounting. It discusses:
1. The need to make adjusting entries to comply with the accrual basis of accounting and match revenues and expenses to the proper periods.
2. The main types of adjusting entries - prepayments (prepaid expenses and unearned revenues) and accruals (accrued revenues and accrued expenses).
3. Examples of specific adjusting entries for prepaid expenses, unearned revenues, accrued revenues, and accrued expenses.
The document discusses key accounting principles such as revenue recognition, matching principle, and adjusting entries. It defines different types of adjusting entries including prepaid expenses, unearned revenues, accrued revenues, and accrued expenses. Examples are provided for journal entries to record accrued revenues and expenses. The summary identifies the major concepts covered in the document which are the different types of adjusting entries and how to prepare adjusting entries for accruals.
This document provides an overview of accounting basics and principles. It defines accounting as the process of identifying, recording, and communicating financial information. The objectives of accounting are to provide useful information to decision makers through relevance, reliability, and other qualitative characteristics. The document outlines key accounting principles like the business entity, accrual basis, and matching principles. It also describes the main financial statements - the balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and statement of owners' equity - and their purpose in communicating financial information to both internal and external users of accounting data.
Accounting basics for non-financial individuals provides an overview of key accounting concepts. It explains that accounting is the practice of recording financial activity and measuring sources and uses of resources. Accounts are "buckets" used to classify transactions, with common accounts including assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, and expenses. Key financial reports like the balance sheet and income statement are also summarized as showing the current financial condition and financial activity over a period.
Adjusting entries are journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to allocate revenues and expenses to the appropriate period. This is necessary because under the accrual basis of accounting, revenues are reported in the period they are earned and expenses in the period they are incurred. Some accounts, like prepaid expenses and unearned revenue, require adjustment to adhere to the revenue recognition and matching principles. The document provides examples of accounts that need adjustment, the cash versus accrual accounting methods, and the purpose of adjusting entries in ensuring financial statements reflect the proper period's financial activity.
The document provides an overview of how to analyze key components of a balance sheet, including assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity. It then presents a sample balance sheet for Coca-Cola, discussing current assets like cash, receivables, inventory, and current liabilities like accounts payable. Key metrics for evaluating assets and liabilities, such as current ratio and inventory turnover, are also covered.
Adjusting entries are necessary at the end of each accounting period to update financial information for revenues that have been earned, expenses that have been incurred, and other accounting changes. There are four main types of adjusting entries: deferred expenses, deferred revenues, accrued expenses, and accrued revenues. Adjusting entries ensure financial statements adhere to accounting principles and provide an accurate picture of the company's financial status at the end of the period.
Working capital refers to the funds used by a company to finance day-to-day business operations. It includes short-term assets like cash, inventory, and receivables, as well as short-term liabilities like payables. Effective working capital management is important for business profitability and liquidity by balancing current assets and liabilities. Companies must forecast cash flows and implement strategies to accelerate cash inflows and delay cash outflows to efficiently manage working capital.
An adjusting entry involves both an income statement account (revenue or expense) and a balance sheet account (asset or liability) to record unrecognized income or expenses for the period. There are two categories of adjusting entries: deferrals and accruals. Deferrals involve prepaid expenses, unearned revenue, and similar items. Accruals involve accrued expenses and accrued revenue. Important rules are that cash is never involved in adjusting entries and adjusting entries always involve a revenue or expense account.
This document provides an introduction to financial accounting. It discusses key topics such as the nature and purpose of accounting, accounting as an aid to decision making, the major financial statements including the balance sheet, and different forms of business ownership like sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. The balance sheet, in particular, is explained in detail including its key components of assets, liabilities, and owners' equity.
This document provides an overview of basic financial accounting concepts. It defines key accounting terms like accounts, accounting, the accounting cycle and basis. It describes the different types of accounts, rules of double entry system and branches of accounting. It also explains the accounting process including journal, ledger, trial balance and errors. The accounting concepts, conventions and terminology are introduced along with the different books of accounts used.
The document discusses asset liability management (ALM) in banks. It describes the key components of a bank's balance sheet and profit and loss account. It then discusses the evolution of ALM from a focus on asset management to incorporating liability management and interest rate risk management. The document defines ALM and describes the tools used: information systems, organizational structure, and processes. It also outlines the main risks managed under ALM - liquidity risk, currency risk, and interest rate risk - and provides techniques to measure and manage these risks.
Working capital refers to the capital required for financing short-term assets such as cash, inventory, and accounts receivable. It is also known as revolving or circulating capital. There are different types of working capital like gross working capital, net working capital, permanent working capital, and temporary working capital. Management of working capital involves maintaining optimal levels of current assets and current liabilities to ensure sufficient liquidity and an efficient balance between risk and profitability.
The document describes the DSP BlackRock A.C.E. Fund, a close ended equity scheme that invests across large, mid, and small cap stocks. It focuses on investing in 45-55 high conviction stocks picked by analysts based on the stocks' growth potential. The fund aims to limit downside risk by allocating approximately 6% to put options. It rebalances the portfolio on a quarterly basis to maintain equal sector weights in line with the NIFTY 500 index and equal stock weights within each sector. The goal is to generate alpha over the broader market through stock selection while managing risk using downside protection strategies.
Why Global Diversification Matters By Anthony Davidow Ap.docxgauthierleppington
Why Global Diversification Matters
By Anthony Davidow
April 02, 2018
Over the past few years, some investors have begun to question the merits of global asset
allocation. They wonder whether the risks abroad justify investing money outside the United
States—and whether there truly are diversification benefits to doing so. Some have even
challenged Modern Portfolio Theory itself, which emphasizes the long-term benefits of a
diversified portfolio.
In some ways it’s natural. It’s an unpredictable world, and investors worry about market
volatility both at home and abroad. Everything from political questions in the wake of the U.K.’s
“Brexit” vote in the summer of 2016 to the recent U.S. elections to anticipation of the Federal
Reserve raising rates have indeed contributed to market swings.
Moreover, in investing—as in sports and other areas of life—people often exhibit familiarity bias
(“home-country bias” in this case). We’re inclined to believe in and root for the things that we
know best. While this may be human nature, home-country bias limits an investor’s universe of
available opportunities. Worse, it may not be prudent given the nature of today’s global markets:
According to MSCI data, roughly half of all global companies are based outside the United
States, which corresponds to global gross domestic product (GDP) ratios.
Do you really want to limit your investment opportunities by half? How can you overcome
home-country bias?
As the saying goes…
Times like these show why the adage “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” is so vital for
investors. An investment sector that performs well one month or year might be a poor performer
the next. For example, as the chart below shows, emerging market stocks were the worst
performer in 2008—only to rebound back to the top in 2009 and also 2017. More recently,
international developed stocks were among the top performers in 2017, after placing near the
bottom in 2016.
Over the long run, there’s no discernible pattern to the rotation among the top performers, so it
doesn’t make much sense to concentrate all your investments in a particular region or asset class.
A globally diversified portfolio—one that puts its eggs in many baskets, so to speak—tends to be
better positioned to weather large year-over-year market gyrations and provide a more stable set
of returns over time.
How key asset classes compare to a diversified portfolio
Source: Morningstar Direct and the Schwab Center for Financial Research. Data is from January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2017. Asset class
performance represented by annual total returns for the following indexes: S&P 500® Index (U.S. Lg Cap), Russell 2000® Index (U.S. Sm Cap),
MSCI EAFE® net of taxes (Int’l Dev), MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM (EM), S&P United States REIT Index and S&P Global Ex-U.S. REIT
Index (REITs), S&P GSCI® (Commodities), Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protection Securities (TIPS) Index, Bloo.
This document contains a chapter summary on financial management and securities markets. It includes 23 true/false questions, 15 multiple choice questions, and 1 essay question assessing understanding of key concepts. The chapter discusses managing a company's current assets and liabilities, investing idle cash in marketable securities, and sources of short-term financing like trade credit and bank loans. It emphasizes minimizing cash on hand, maximizing returns on short-term assets, and different short-term investment and financing options available to companies.
The document provides an overview of adjusting entries and related accounting concepts. It begins with explaining the time period assumption and how accountants divide a business's economic life into artificial time periods. Then it discusses the accrual basis of accounting and how revenues are recognized when earned and expenses are recognized when incurred. The reasons for adjusting entries are to ensure revenues and expenses are recorded in the proper periods according to accrual accounting. The major types of adjusting entries are identified as those for deferrals, such as prepaid expenses and unearned revenues, and those for accruals, such as accrued revenues and accrued expenses. Instructions and examples are provided for preparing adjusting entries for deferrals.
This document provides an overview of adjusting entries in accounting. It explains that adjusting entries are needed at the end of an accounting period to update certain account balances, such as accruing expenses that have been incurred but not recorded. It provides examples of analyzing adjusting entry scenarios involving prepaid insurance and unearned revenue to determine the appropriate debit and credit accounts and amounts. The key points are that adjusting entries use at least one income statement and one balance sheet account, and adhere to the matching principle of accrual basis accounting.
This document discusses key accounting principles and concepts related to revenue and expense recognition, adjusting entries, depreciation, doubtful accounts, and inventory. It explains that revenues are recognized when earned and expenses when incurred, and that adjusting entries are made at the end of each accounting period to apply these principles. Methods for recognizing and estimating depreciation, doubtful accounts, and taking physical inventory are also summarized.
The document provides an overview of the statement of cash flows, including its purpose, classification of cash flows into operating, investing and financing activities, and methods for preparing the statement. Specifically, it discusses how to determine cash flows from operating activities using the indirect method by making adjustments to items on the income statement that do not affect cash, such as depreciation, gains and losses, and changes in current assets and liabilities.
The document provides information about adjusting entries in accounting. It discusses:
1. The need to make adjusting entries to comply with the accrual basis of accounting and match revenues and expenses to the proper periods.
2. The main types of adjusting entries - prepayments (prepaid expenses and unearned revenues) and accruals (accrued revenues and accrued expenses).
3. Examples of specific adjusting entries for prepaid expenses, unearned revenues, accrued revenues, and accrued expenses.
The document discusses key accounting principles such as revenue recognition, matching principle, and adjusting entries. It defines different types of adjusting entries including prepaid expenses, unearned revenues, accrued revenues, and accrued expenses. Examples are provided for journal entries to record accrued revenues and expenses. The summary identifies the major concepts covered in the document which are the different types of adjusting entries and how to prepare adjusting entries for accruals.
This document provides an overview of accounting basics and principles. It defines accounting as the process of identifying, recording, and communicating financial information. The objectives of accounting are to provide useful information to decision makers through relevance, reliability, and other qualitative characteristics. The document outlines key accounting principles like the business entity, accrual basis, and matching principles. It also describes the main financial statements - the balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and statement of owners' equity - and their purpose in communicating financial information to both internal and external users of accounting data.
Accounting basics for non-financial individuals provides an overview of key accounting concepts. It explains that accounting is the practice of recording financial activity and measuring sources and uses of resources. Accounts are "buckets" used to classify transactions, with common accounts including assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, and expenses. Key financial reports like the balance sheet and income statement are also summarized as showing the current financial condition and financial activity over a period.
Adjusting entries are journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to allocate revenues and expenses to the appropriate period. This is necessary because under the accrual basis of accounting, revenues are reported in the period they are earned and expenses in the period they are incurred. Some accounts, like prepaid expenses and unearned revenue, require adjustment to adhere to the revenue recognition and matching principles. The document provides examples of accounts that need adjustment, the cash versus accrual accounting methods, and the purpose of adjusting entries in ensuring financial statements reflect the proper period's financial activity.
The document provides an overview of how to analyze key components of a balance sheet, including assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity. It then presents a sample balance sheet for Coca-Cola, discussing current assets like cash, receivables, inventory, and current liabilities like accounts payable. Key metrics for evaluating assets and liabilities, such as current ratio and inventory turnover, are also covered.
Adjusting entries are necessary at the end of each accounting period to update financial information for revenues that have been earned, expenses that have been incurred, and other accounting changes. There are four main types of adjusting entries: deferred expenses, deferred revenues, accrued expenses, and accrued revenues. Adjusting entries ensure financial statements adhere to accounting principles and provide an accurate picture of the company's financial status at the end of the period.
Working capital refers to the funds used by a company to finance day-to-day business operations. It includes short-term assets like cash, inventory, and receivables, as well as short-term liabilities like payables. Effective working capital management is important for business profitability and liquidity by balancing current assets and liabilities. Companies must forecast cash flows and implement strategies to accelerate cash inflows and delay cash outflows to efficiently manage working capital.
An adjusting entry involves both an income statement account (revenue or expense) and a balance sheet account (asset or liability) to record unrecognized income or expenses for the period. There are two categories of adjusting entries: deferrals and accruals. Deferrals involve prepaid expenses, unearned revenue, and similar items. Accruals involve accrued expenses and accrued revenue. Important rules are that cash is never involved in adjusting entries and adjusting entries always involve a revenue or expense account.
This document provides an introduction to financial accounting. It discusses key topics such as the nature and purpose of accounting, accounting as an aid to decision making, the major financial statements including the balance sheet, and different forms of business ownership like sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. The balance sheet, in particular, is explained in detail including its key components of assets, liabilities, and owners' equity.
This document provides an overview of basic financial accounting concepts. It defines key accounting terms like accounts, accounting, the accounting cycle and basis. It describes the different types of accounts, rules of double entry system and branches of accounting. It also explains the accounting process including journal, ledger, trial balance and errors. The accounting concepts, conventions and terminology are introduced along with the different books of accounts used.
The document discusses asset liability management (ALM) in banks. It describes the key components of a bank's balance sheet and profit and loss account. It then discusses the evolution of ALM from a focus on asset management to incorporating liability management and interest rate risk management. The document defines ALM and describes the tools used: information systems, organizational structure, and processes. It also outlines the main risks managed under ALM - liquidity risk, currency risk, and interest rate risk - and provides techniques to measure and manage these risks.
Working capital refers to the capital required for financing short-term assets such as cash, inventory, and accounts receivable. It is also known as revolving or circulating capital. There are different types of working capital like gross working capital, net working capital, permanent working capital, and temporary working capital. Management of working capital involves maintaining optimal levels of current assets and current liabilities to ensure sufficient liquidity and an efficient balance between risk and profitability.
The document describes the DSP BlackRock A.C.E. Fund, a close ended equity scheme that invests across large, mid, and small cap stocks. It focuses on investing in 45-55 high conviction stocks picked by analysts based on the stocks' growth potential. The fund aims to limit downside risk by allocating approximately 6% to put options. It rebalances the portfolio on a quarterly basis to maintain equal sector weights in line with the NIFTY 500 index and equal stock weights within each sector. The goal is to generate alpha over the broader market through stock selection while managing risk using downside protection strategies.
Why Global Diversification Matters By Anthony Davidow Ap.docxgauthierleppington
Why Global Diversification Matters
By Anthony Davidow
April 02, 2018
Over the past few years, some investors have begun to question the merits of global asset
allocation. They wonder whether the risks abroad justify investing money outside the United
States—and whether there truly are diversification benefits to doing so. Some have even
challenged Modern Portfolio Theory itself, which emphasizes the long-term benefits of a
diversified portfolio.
In some ways it’s natural. It’s an unpredictable world, and investors worry about market
volatility both at home and abroad. Everything from political questions in the wake of the U.K.’s
“Brexit” vote in the summer of 2016 to the recent U.S. elections to anticipation of the Federal
Reserve raising rates have indeed contributed to market swings.
Moreover, in investing—as in sports and other areas of life—people often exhibit familiarity bias
(“home-country bias” in this case). We’re inclined to believe in and root for the things that we
know best. While this may be human nature, home-country bias limits an investor’s universe of
available opportunities. Worse, it may not be prudent given the nature of today’s global markets:
According to MSCI data, roughly half of all global companies are based outside the United
States, which corresponds to global gross domestic product (GDP) ratios.
Do you really want to limit your investment opportunities by half? How can you overcome
home-country bias?
As the saying goes…
Times like these show why the adage “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” is so vital for
investors. An investment sector that performs well one month or year might be a poor performer
the next. For example, as the chart below shows, emerging market stocks were the worst
performer in 2008—only to rebound back to the top in 2009 and also 2017. More recently,
international developed stocks were among the top performers in 2017, after placing near the
bottom in 2016.
Over the long run, there’s no discernible pattern to the rotation among the top performers, so it
doesn’t make much sense to concentrate all your investments in a particular region or asset class.
A globally diversified portfolio—one that puts its eggs in many baskets, so to speak—tends to be
better positioned to weather large year-over-year market gyrations and provide a more stable set
of returns over time.
How key asset classes compare to a diversified portfolio
Source: Morningstar Direct and the Schwab Center for Financial Research. Data is from January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2017. Asset class
performance represented by annual total returns for the following indexes: S&P 500® Index (U.S. Lg Cap), Russell 2000® Index (U.S. Sm Cap),
MSCI EAFE® net of taxes (Int’l Dev), MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM (EM), S&P United States REIT Index and S&P Global Ex-U.S. REIT
Index (REITs), S&P GSCI® (Commodities), Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protection Securities (TIPS) Index, Bloo.
The document discusses value investing strategies in the U.S. and China stock markets. It analyzes data showing that allocating 15% of a portfolio to hedge funds can increase returns by 0.3-0.5% while reducing risk. However, the wide variation in hedge fund performance shows the importance of manager selection. Seasonal patterns are identified, with better performance periods in the U.S. from June-April and in China from September-March. The document recommends a long/short strategy taking long positions in the outperforming market and short positions in the other to reduce correlation and obtain profits.
Active managers have generally not outperformed the market in either bull or bear markets. During the 2008 financial crisis, actively managed funds underperformed the S&P 500 index by an average of 1.67% on average. Studies from 2008-2012 also found that the majority of active managers failed to outperform their benchmarks across various market categories. While markets have historically delivered positive returns, it is typically a small group of top-performing stocks that drive those returns, making it difficult for managers to consistently pick winners. Diversification can help reduce risk and volatility compared to investing only in stocks, as seen during the 1973-1976 and 2007-2011 periods where a diversified portfolio lost less than a pure stock portfolio.
- The document provides an equity market update for November 2018, summarizing macroeconomic indicators, global market performance, and the performance of the Indian market.
- Key developments in October included a decline in major Indian equity indices of around 5% due to domestic and global factors, continued weakness in the rupee, and heavy selling by foreign institutional investors.
- The document recommends that investors continue investing in pure equity schemes through SIPs for long-term exposure, and consider asset allocation schemes for new investments given ongoing volatility.
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IDFC Government Securities Fund Constant Maturity Plan_Fund spotlightTesssttest
The IDFC Government Securities Fund - Constant Maturity Plan is an open-ended debt scheme that invests predominantly in government securities such that the average maturity of the portfolio is around 10 years. As of February 2021, the fund had an average monthly AUM of Rs. 340.55 crores and has been managed by Mr. Harshal Joshi since May 2017. The fund aims to generate optimal returns for investors over the long term through investments that have a constant maturity of 10 years and maintains a portfolio with 100% investment in sovereign securities.
IDFC Government Securities Fund Constant Maturity Plan_Fund spotlightJubiIDFCDebt
The IDFC Government Securities Fund - Constant Maturity Plan is an open-ended debt scheme that invests in government securities such as government bonds and state development loans to maintain a constant average maturity of 10 years. As of February 2021, the fund had an average monthly AUM of Rs. 340.55 crores and has been managed by Mr. Harshal Joshi since May 2017. The fund aims to generate optimal returns for long-term investors through investments in sovereign government securities with an average maturity of around 10 years.
Global market Impact:
On the global front, the Federal Reserve's
decision to raise the target range for the federal
funds rate by 25bps to 5.25%-5.5% in July 2023
was in line with market expectations
Through all the market traumas of recent years, the crises in Greece, slowdown scares in China, US political gridlock, the collapse in oil prices, the wars and the migrant flows, investors prepared to weather short-term volatility have seen handsome returns on developed-economy equities since the depths of the financial crisis in 2008, with EUR and USD investors seeing only one modestly down year in 2011. There has also been good performance from high yield and investment grade corporate bonds, the laggards (since 2011) being investments connected to commodities and emerging markets.
Our analysis, set out in this Outlook, suggests that 2016 may deliver a fairly similar pattern. Temporary traumas could emanate from Federal Reserve tightening, reduced bond liquidity, renewed growth scares in China or geopolitics, but behind these is an underlying picture of ongoing expansion. The global economy is neither pushed up against capacity limits nor facing severe slack (except for commodities and energy), banking systems are healthy and debt levels seem more amber than red. Rapid growth seems unlikely, given aging populations (bar Africa and India) and sharing economy technologies that do not generate much Gross Domestic Product, but sensibly-priced assets do not need a booming economy to generate reasonable returns. At the time of writing (in late 2015), high yield and investment grade credits have spreads just above their quarter-century averages, giving them scope to weather gradual Fed tightening. Developed equities have valuations somewhat above historic norms on a price-earnings basis, but not on a price-book basis, and operational leverage (especially in the Eurozone) and consolidating oil prices should allow earnings growth to move from last year's negatives into the mid- to high-single digits. In short, we think developed equities and credits are well placed for another year of reasonable returns, with the dollar likely to be strong again as the Fed leads the monetary cycle. As for emerging markets, and the commodities on which many depend, a convincing general recovery looks some time away, but there is scope for some to move ahead of the pack, as discussed in a special article.
Of course there can always be risks that are not visible and Fed tightening has a habit of teasing these out, although usually not within its first year. But, equally, there could be upside surprises, if the USA finally moves toward solutions on taxing repatriated corporate cash and infrastructure spending or, more simply, the signals of rising confidence already visible in US and European consumer surveys translate into faster spending. We trust our readers will find the Investment Outlook 2016 to be of considerable interest for the coming year.
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2. Results
Our long-term
investment portfolio
“Babylon Globe”
gets 6.07% between
22-23 December
2015 and 1 July
2016.
Rather good results
for asset allocation
portfolio. S&P 500
for this period
increases in 3.75%.
3. Important information
Date of formation: 23 December 2015
Investment period: 30 years (general). The period of this exact portfolio is one
year. After 1 year the portfolio will be rebalanced. Some assets will be
removed and others will be added.
Amount of investment: $ 300 000 and more
4. Strategy
Asset allocation strategy. We choose 7 strategic branches. In each branch we
choose 2-5 assets, which show optimal technical, financial and fundamental
parameters. In these 7 branches we invest 50-70% of our portfolio. Remaining
money is invested in reliable ETF of bonds, gold and real estate (REIT).
5. 7 strategic sectors
1) Construction & Real Estate.
2) Alternative Energy.
3) Internet resources.
4) IT-Giants.
5) Virtual Games.
6) Medicine and Health.
7) Finance.
In every sphere we choose shares, which have the best potential to grow by
technical, financial and fundamental parameters. We invest in companies
traded in NYSE, Nasdaq, Xetra and Berlin.
6. Babylon Globe in 2016
Stock (proportion 63,97%): DHI (3,19%), LEN (3,27%), HEIG.DE (2,67%), NDX1 (3,54), VWS.DE (4,64), GTQ1.BE (3,97%), FB
(3,52%),WMT (4,05%), MSFT (3,7%), AAPL (3,59%), ATVI (3,93%), EA (4,61%), MRK.DE (3,22%), QIA.DE (3,58%), ARCC
(3,79%),CBSH (4,24%), CM (4,45%).
Bonds (proportion 12,01%): ETF HYD
Gold (proportion 12,01%): ETF IAU
REIT (proportion 12,01): ETF VNQ