A year of trials and fears has just passed and this crisis has put the spotlight on people's financial capabilities and plans. Surprisingly, instead of being more conservative with their funds, experts saw more people start to invest actively in the last 12 months and they are becoming more aggressive in looking for ways to diversify.1
On the global stage, fund managers are anticipating industries that declined due to the health situation to catch up with "Covid-19 winners", firms that have done well last year like e-commerce. The question now is, how do you go about investing in these global markets if you are based in the Philippines?
Bhat mentions that this not only diversifies your investment but also the risk. ''So, normally you are exposed to the local Equity Market risk concentration, but by being able to allocate across asset classes and regions, you are able to diversify your risk and hence, by definition, improve your returns.''
It all comes down to knowing your time horizon, where your interests and risks lie, and having a reliable partner that can guide you through this new territory. Seeing these changes and opportunities, AIA Philam Life, in partnership with AIA Investment Management, expanded its product offerings to provide a new avenue for the long-term savings needs of its customers.
AIA Investment Management has partnered with elite global fund managers such as BlackRock, Wellington Management, and Baillie Gifford, each of whom has their own expertise and investment styles driven by a shared philosophy of investing for the long-term.