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A new Qontigo white paper analyzes the effect of changes in term spreads, or the difference between long- and short-term sovereign bond yields, on the performance of the iSTOXX Developed and Emerging Markets ex USA PK VN index. The findings show a rise in term spreads has, overall, helped returns for the global real estate index since 2019, but the relationship varies depending on regional exposure and period.
Traditional indexing doesn’t work well for fixed income. As investors turn more toward bonds, ETF firms are scrambling to develop better alternatives.
What is the value of diversification? We can visualize it using a simple three-asset portfolio, observing how the risk-adjusted performance changes when varying the correlation. Correlation measures the degree to which two variables move in relation to each other, and serves as a guide as to how well assets can diversify each other.
The STOXX Global 1800 jumped 4.9% last month, taking its 2023 gain to 24% — its best annual showing since 2019. Optimism that US interest rates will fall as early as 2024 triggered equity gains across regions and styles in the last two months.
A unique blue-chip focus means the index selects assets that meet specific crypto-market criteria for quality. The selection is based on a proprietary scoring method and pricing by Bitcoin Suisse.
Thematic indices can offer diversification and market-beating returns, in some cases by using innovative index methodologies, says Christoph Schon at Qontigo.
Investors are right to focus on the US debt ceiling showdown these days, instead of key upcoming economic releases including the May jobs report. While a US default would unleash global economic Armageddon, markets have been relatively calm so far.
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