At Franklin Templeton, we believe that exploring the proverbial “what if” as it relates to client portfolios is an objective worth pursuing. We seek to challenge commonly held views by providing a differentiated perspective and approach to asset allocation.
Shocks to Macroeconomic Factors is a reflection of our ongoing conversations with asset owners and their consultants. It is through this dialogue that we explore the implications of unexpected changes, or “shocks”, and make them a fundamental part of our discussions.
Highlights from our 2019 investor survey, commissioned by Institutional Investor, which explores asset allocation, concerns about shocks and digs specifically into equity allocation. Download the report to learn more.
Why it’s time to master the “known unknowns” and to “do the math but guess the consequences”.
Hear about home country bias as a “shock absorber” and the risk of “expropriation”.
Hear about inflection points and harken back to the good old days of the 1950s and ‘60s.
The perils of “lazy portfolios” and the potential utility of “defensible space”.
Our investment specialists frequently speak with CIOs and key decision-makers about “what if…” asset allocation decisions. Experience has taught us that the most beneficial discussions come from exploring the implications of what might happen―not guessing the future―and being prepared for those risks. These conversations with investors inside and outside the walls of Franklin Templeton help spark our thinking.
Our investment specialists can help align your portfolio to be more prepared for the shocks that impact you the most. Our analysis combines client objectives with sensitivity to macroeconomic “shocks” and translates them into actionable portfolio adjustments.
We invite you to stay connected as we extend the conversation to include additional macroeconomic shocks — including geopolitics and aging and demographics.
Contact us to talk about any of these ideas or if you wish to meet with any of our investment experts.Disclaimers:
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