Following President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement of new reciprocal tariffs—dubbed ‘Liberation Day’—markets have been shaken. If anything, these recent events have been a timely reminder of the benefits of portfolio diversification.
We discussed the tariffs’ tipping point and how this affects local and global markets. Our portfolio manager, Rupert Giessing, discussed how SA can capitalise on some of the tailwinds and sjare a quarterly update on Equilibrium’s standard model portfolios. Momentum Global Investment Management’s portfolio manager, Richard Stutley, will share a quarterly update on global models and how to stay ahead in the current investment environment.
Our expert panellists will be our managing director, Florbela Yates, and chief investment officer, Kamini Naidoo, discussing the benefits of hedge funds. They drew on extensive experience in hedge fund manager selection and portfolio construction. They explored how hedge funds can provide potentially higher returns through diversified investment strategies, which are uncorrelated with traditional equity and bond markets. They also discussed how hedge funds aim to reduce downside risk and enhance risk-adjusted returns, making them a compelling consideration in today’s uncertain market environment.