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CanadaShocks to Macroeconomic Factors
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.
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Are Investors Ready For Big “What Ifs…?” 2019 Survey
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.
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“What If …?” Shocks From Demographics
Why it’s time to master the “known unknowns” and to “do the math but guess the consequences”.
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"What If..." Shocks From Geopolitics
Hear about home country bias as a “shock absorber” and the risk of “expropriation”.
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"What if...?" Shocks to Interest Rates
Hear about inflection points and harken back to the good old days of the 1950s and ‘60s.
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"What If...?" Shocks to Global Growth
The perils of “lazy portfolios” and the potential utility of “defensible space”.
Approach
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.
Contributors
Wylie Tollette, CFA, CPA
- Executive Vice President
- Head of Client Investment Solutions
Gene Podkaminer, CFA
- Senior Vice President
- Head of Multi-Asset Research Strategies
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.
Contact us
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:
This material is provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice. This material is general in nature and is not directed to any category of investors and should not be regarded as individualized, a recommendation, investment advice or a suggestion to engage in or refrain from any investment-related course of action. All information is current as of the date of this material and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm or the firm as a whole. Franklin Templeton does not accept any responsibility to update any opinions or other information contained in this document. This material may include estimates, outlooks, projections and other “forward-looking statements.” Due to a variety of factors, actual events may differ significantly from those presented.
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