Key takeaways:
- Exposure to international equities was increased by 0.25%-1.5%
- Exposure to US equities was decreased by 0.25%-1.5%
- Our exposures to the other asset classes were rebalanced back to target
Tactical update - April 16, 2024
We modestly increased our exposure to international equities for two main reasons:
- At the moment, we’re observing that sector valuations in Europe appear attractive relative to the US, even taking into account the variation in index composition.
- Although the sentiment towards China is largely negative, there are some early indications of stabilization. If this trend continues, we expect our Chinese holdings to benefit directly, as will our positions in Europe, which is a key exporter to China.
Empire Life Emblem® Portfolios: Asset allocation update
*Change in asset mix from April 11, 2024 to April 15, 2024
Empire Life Emblem® Global Portfolios: Asset allocation update
*Change in asset mix from April 11, 2024 to April 16, 2024
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