What returns can investors expect over the next five years? Equities remain our preferred asset class for the next five years, as we predict they will earn 5.5% annually for investors on the back of global growth. Government bonds however may see negative returns as rates begin to rise. These are the core predictions of Robeco Investment Solutions’ latest Expected Returns outlook for 2016-2020. Read more about Robeco’s expected returns.
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Why Asian equities’ growth will outlast the AI-driven semiconductor cycle
In the latest episode of the Fiduciary Investors Series, Liao spoke with Top1000funds.com Asia Pacific correspondent Darcy Song on why the convergence of innovation, demographics and improving shareholder returns makes Asian equities an increasingly compelling diversification trade for asset owners navigating a geopolitically fractured world.
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If good pain exists, private markets are feeling it
Uncertainty surrounding the impact of the US administration’s policy plans weighed on markets, including the implementation and reversal of tariffs, job cuts across the federal workforce and tightened immigration enforcement.
Bond allocations increase as diversification benefits come to the fore
Asset owners are, on a net basis, increasing allocations across fixed income sectors, seeking geographical diversification – particularly those in Asia-Pacific and EMEA – and trusting bonds to provide ballast against equity risk in portfolios.
Ahead of the Curve: From divergence to convergence?
This article was produced by Capital Group without involvement from the Top1000funds.com editorial team.
Balancing fixed income risks amid rising uncertainty
Uncertainty surrounding the impact of the US administration’s policy plans weighed on markets, including the implementation and reversal of tariffs, job cuts across the federal workforce and tightened immigration enforcement.
Looking beyond the confines of geography in global investing
A growing number of asset owners are looking to decrease their allocation to equities, citing elevated risk, based on findings from the 2025 CIO Sentiment Survey, a collaboration between Top1000funds.com and Deloitte management consultancy, Casey Quirk.
Implementing factor strategies in the corporate bond market
While factor strategies have been running for decades in equity markets, their application to corporate bonds has been pioneered in Robeco. There are many similarities between equities and credits and also important differences: in particular the liquidity of corporate bonds. Read more about this new white paper »
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