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Asset allocation

“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket”.

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Asset class

An asset class is a category of financial instruments which tend to react similarly in different market conditions and which adhere to the same rules and regulations.

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Asset management involves investing across different types of financial asset, such as equities, bonds, monetary products, commodities and derivatives.

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Benchmark

A reference parameter is used to compare the performance of an investment strategy or of a portfolio of assets.

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Funds of funds

A fund of funds enables clients to invest in a variety of funds that offer different investment strategies, rather than investing directly in just one strategy.

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Master/feeder structure

A master/feeder structure is used in when a strategy is offered across various regulatory environments.

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Performance

The goal of any investment strategy is to generate positive returns or to limit the downside in negative market conditions.

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Structured products

Structured products are highly flexible, efficient instruments which match almost any investment objective and, unlike traditional investment instruments, they can also generate positive returns in falling or stagnant markets.

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Key rate increases

Generally speaking, one of central banks’ main purposes is to keep inflation under control but also to support economic activity.