2023 Asset Market Review

Jan 4, 2024

10:05 am

2023 in the context of 2022 It’s shocking but true that the global equity market return (in USD) has hardly provided a positive total return in the past two years, and the NASDAQ index even gave a negative return. It’s important to keep this in mind when reflecting on 2023, as it’s easy to get…

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Ten Pointers to 2024

Jan 3, 2024

7:55 am

As we step into a new year, its crucial to understand the evolving landscape of financial markets. We look back to draw lessons and try to gauge what can be set right. We dwell on the happenings of the year gone by and try to understand what can go right – and wrong – for…

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Portfolio Commentary

Dec 21, 2023

9:06 am

The performance marathon • There are several ways to skin the cat in equity markets, and not all of them are right all the time. • The fundamentals of the Titans portfolio continue to be solid. • If we break down the recent lag in the portfolio performance, it has primarily been because of non-participation…

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Doves in the Ascendency

Dec 19, 2023

8:59 am

• A dovish Fed meeting drives lower bond yields across tenors and countries • However economic data not universally supportive • Japan’s economy shows strength, but the BoJ still unlikely to materially move their current policy stance • Be careful in bond markets, limited near term value after the strong rally The doves at the…

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