The wealth management industry appears to be redefining risk, with hedge funds becoming the defensive asset of choice
Portfolio Management

Gold unlikely to lose its lustre as a safe haven
Gold prices may be extremely high, but fears over the global economy should see the commodity continue to attract nervous investors
Brazil learning to cope with growing pains
Brazil makes for a compelling medium to long-term investment opportunity, but the country must first overcome high rates of inflation and the effects of a strong currency

Emerging market strategies move to core status
Emerging markets are now firmly at the centre of investors’ portfolios, but opinion remains divided as how best to harness the rapid growth seen across the developing world
Investing in regional expertise
Domestic and international groups are boosting their operations across Asia, but both agree that local knowledge is imperative

Non-core properties offer best opportunities
As real estate becomes more global, investors must be careful how best to gain exposure, particularly when looking at non-core properties, which carry an element of risk but are attractively priced at present

Forward-thinking needed to capture China’s shifting focus
China’s rapidly expanding economy is constantly evolving, and investors must manage this transition from an export-led to a more diversified, consumer-driven market

Turning long-term trends into sustainable profits
The increasing demand for luxury brands and an ageing global population are two long-term trends that thematic funds are looking to target.
Debt burdens driving down valuations
Germany is leading northern Europe out of recession while the south continues to suffer from debt issues, but it is a company’s links to emerging markets that is catching investors’ attention.
Getting the tactics right
Recent unanticipated events have added weight to the argument in favour of short-term tactical investing, though many still prefer to take a long-term approach, writes Roxane McMeeken
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