Taking advantage of volatile markets using tactical asset allocation in the Empire Life Asset Allocation GIF
Senior Portfolio Manager, Doug Cooper’s commentary provides an update on the positioning of the
Empire Life Asset Allocation GIF, highlighting examples of how the fund has tactically taken advantage of some extremely volatile markets over the past two years. Doug provides an overview of market events and the equity and fixed income allocation of the fund, including:
- Positive outlook for Canadian equities
- Robust global economic growth as a tailwind for equities
- Influences of specific sectors on performance
- The potential for a rising interest rate environment
- The factors that drove a tactical shift to corporate bonds
Read Doug’s commentary for insights and why the Empire Life Investment Team feels the Empire Life Asset Allocation GIF is well positioned for success.
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