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Pictet Wealth Management’s latest positioning in fast-evolving markets. Asset allocationThe first quarter was exceptionally strong for risk assets, and the outlook remains good for developed market (DM) equities.We remain comfortable with our overweight in developed market equities, but it would be wise not to take too much risk in the coming quarter.EM assets may offer attractive opportunities on a tactical basis.CurrenciesThe US dollar probably has only limited further upside, absent a major boost to economic growth.The Swiss franc looks set to retain its safe-haven role.EquitiesThe reflation trade is proving resilient, supported by a good earnings growth outlook.Valuations for DM equities are well above long-run averages and leave little room for disappointment.Fixed incomeWe continue to favour high yield within fixed income.US Treasuries remain important as a protection asset.AlternativesOur focus remains on opportunistic managers with a long volatility profile. At the portfolio level, we aim to keep a low beta to equities and credit.We expect private equity to continue to display attractive returns.
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Perspectives Pictet considers the following as important: asset allocation, Macroview, market stance, Pictet positioning, Pictet strategy
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Pictet Wealth Management’s latest positioning in fast-evolving markets. Asset allocationThe first quarter was exceptionally strong for risk assets, and the outlook remains good for developed market (DM) equities.We remain comfortable with our overweight in developed market equities, but it would be wise not to take too much risk in the coming quarter.EM assets may offer attractive opportunities on a tactical basis.CurrenciesThe US dollar probably has only limited further upside, absent a major boost to economic growth.The Swiss franc looks set to retain its safe-haven role.EquitiesThe reflation trade is proving resilient, supported by a good earnings growth outlook.Valuations for DM equities are well above long-run averages and leave little room for disappointment.Fixed incomeWe continue to favour high yield within fixed income.US Treasuries remain important as a protection asset.AlternativesOur focus remains on opportunistic managers with a long volatility profile. At the portfolio level, we aim to keep a low beta to equities and credit.We expect private equity to continue to display attractive returns.
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Pictet Wealth Management’s latest positioning in fast-evolving markets.
- The first quarter was exceptionally strong for risk assets, and the outlook remains good for developed market (DM) equities.
- We remain comfortable with our overweight in developed market equities, but it would be wise not to take too much risk in the coming quarter.
- EM assets may offer attractive opportunities on a tactical basis.
Currencies
- The US dollar probably has only limited further upside, absent a major boost to economic growth.
- The Swiss franc looks set to retain its safe-haven role.
Equities
- The reflation trade is proving resilient, supported by a good earnings growth outlook.
- Valuations for DM equities are well above long-run averages and leave little room for disappointment.
- We continue to favour high yield within fixed income.
- US Treasuries remain important as a protection asset.
Alternatives
- Our focus remains on opportunistic managers with a long volatility profile. At the portfolio level, we aim to keep a low beta to equities and credit.
- We expect private equity to continue to display attractive returns.