Against a backdrop of central bank rate cuts and a U.S. election, the markets have held up relatively well. Find out how Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, SLGI Asset Management Inc. has positioned Granite Target Risk Funds and his outlook for the next phase of this cycle.
Tactical asset allocation has been a solid contributor this quarter. Find out how Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, SLGI Asset Management Inc. has positioned Granite TDFs this quarter, as he discusses the recent enhancements and how diversification is back in play.
History shows that markets do favour a divided U.S. government as a way to moderate any extreme policy tilts or spending plans.
We think the chances of a U.S. soft landing - a scenario of bringing down inflation to around 2% without widespread job losses - has improved. Our tactical position favours a slight overweight to equities and commodities as the U.S. economy slowly sheds the weight of high levels of real interest rates.
Find out about Granite positioning and recent enhancements from Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, SLGI Asset Management Inc. He also discusses the impact of rate cuts and the looming U.S. election.
U.S. and emerging market equities fueled gains in the quarter, while Canadian and international equities were flat. Looking forward, Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, SLGI Asset Management Inc., expects that active management may do well in light of slowing economies and pressure to lower interest rates.
A gradual cooling of jobs and a slowdown in consumer prices improved the chances that major economies will avoid a recession. Looser monetary policy from major central banks is adding to hopes that equities will continue to climb.
Blowout U.S. job numbers and stubborn inflation stuck above 3% have pushed out the timing of rate cut expectations from the U.S Federal Reserve.
Tax rates stayed the same but there were significant changes to capital gains in this year’s budget. See our breakdown.
Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, SLGI Asset Management Inc. discusses opportunities and differentiating factors within the Granite TDF portfolio. He highlights the importance of a balanced exposure to value and growth, the preference for higher quality fixed income and how real asset allocation has served as a bright spot.
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