Tag: Portfolio Diversification
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Trump Investors: Wall Street’s Biggest Losers in a Rallying Market
Introduction: A Rally That Didn’t Favor All Ballads Investors who placed bets on Donald Trump’s publicly traded media and technology ventures have emerged as some of the market’s sharpest losers this year. While global equities have climbed from Amsterdam to Sydney, the stocks tied to the former president’s business and media ambitions have struggled to…
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Does Investing Locally Matter to Canadians Amid Tariff Wars?
Rising awareness: the case for local investment in a globalized economy The conversation around investing locally has moved from a niche concern to a mainstream consideration for Canadians, particularly in the wake of tariff tensions and trade frictions. A Vancouver-based company spotlighted a broader trend: the idea that some portion of Canadians’ investment dollars could—and…
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Banks Reduce Real Estate Exposure in Philippines Amid Market Volatility
Overview: Banks dial back real estate exposure Philippine banks and trust entities trimmed their exposure to the volatile real estate sector to 19.54% of total assets as of the end of September. This marks the lowest share in two quarters, according to data compiled by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The move reflects a…
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Crypto Crash Squeezes Wealth for Trump Family and Followers
Overview: A family’s foray into digital assets The saga of the Trump family and their followers in the world of cryptocurrency reflects a broader trend: high-profile interest in memecoins and digital assets often attracts sudden wealth and rapid reversals. In recent quarters, a Trump-branded memecoin and related crypto ventures drew attention from supporters and detractors…
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Markets in a Downward Spiral: The Fed, Tariffs, and AI Fuel the Rout
The Triple Pressure Hitting Markets Global markets are in a fraught moment, with equities and cryptocurrencies retreating as three dominant forces push prices lower: the Federal Reserve’s policy stance, geopolitical tariff tensions, and the relentless flood of capital into artificial intelligence. While each factor has its own story, together they create a potent wind against…
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Why Equity Funds Struggle to Attract Investors in a Post-Rally World
Overview: A Disconnect Between Risk and Reward Equity funds, long a staple for growth-focused portfolios, now face a puzzling pattern: steady market gains fail to translate into sustained flows. Retail investors, wary of downside risk, are opting for seemingly safer havens like money market funds (MMFs) or short-duration fixed income. This risk-averse mood comes amid…
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TPL REIT Fund I Slates Divestment from HKC’s Project-B One Hoshang
Overview of the Divestment TPL REIT Fund I has announced its plan to divest its stake in HKC (Private) Limited by selling the land associated with the project known as “Project-B One Hoshang.” The disclosure was filed with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday, signaling a strategic shift for the real estate investment trust…
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Budget fears push UK investors to pull cash from stock funds
Record cash withdrawals signal growing investor unease ahead of the Budget British investors are pulling a record amount of money from global stock market funds as the Budget approaches, raising questions about how policy changes could reshape UK markets. Data indicates that UK-based investors have withdrawn nearly £7.3 billion from equity funds since July, highlighting…
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Interest Fund VI Tops Growth Chart with 157% Year-Over-Year Rise, August 2025 Report
Summary: Interest Fund VI Surges to the Top In August 2025, the Non-Interest Fund VI, part of the multi-fund structure within the Contributory Pension Scheme, emerged as the standout performer with a striking 157% year-over-year growth. The November-to-August performance snapshot, as reported by The PUNCH, highlights this fund’s remarkable trajectory and raises questions about its…