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Impact of the EU Referendum

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14 juni, 2016

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Market Insight – Foreign Exchange – Impact of the EU Referendum

Brexit possibility rekindled

After the “Remain” camp took a seemingly unassailable lead in voting polls towards the end of May, a bout of Sterling strength reflected market relief as a degree of uncertainty was removed from the upcoming vote. However, this reprieve turned out to be short lived, as six out of eight of the latest polls have shown the “Leave” camp ahead with an average lead of three percentage points (Source: FT Brexit poll tracker), rekindling investor concerns and stressing the considerable stakes at risk on June 23rd. Interestingly, average gambling odds (sample of 24 bookmakers analysed) have put the likelihood of a “Brexit” at around 30%, but this is unlikely to provide much comfort to market participants with assets to protect (see Figure 1). With a US interest rate hike looking increasingly unlikely this month, the EU referendum is the biggest event in the calendar and preparing portfolios adequately will be top of the agenda for investors. Below, we look at the primary assets that are likely to be impacted by the either outcome of the vote.

Sterling – Direct exposure

In the event of a “Brexit” the most immediate impact is likely to play out on currency markets, with the Sterling likely to see significant moves in either direction. Recently, the Sterling has been the clearest barometer of the market’s concerns over a “Brexit” scenario, having already fallen 9.1% since mid-November (on a trade weighted basis). The largest consideration over the decision to leave is the uncertain impact that it will have on the UK’s trading relationship with the EU, the largest consumer of its exports (EU accounts for 47% of UK exports, Source: ONS). Various scenarios outlined in academic studies by PWC, Oxford Economics and the Centre for Economic Progress (CEP) all predict UK trade to be adversely impacted by a decision to leave the EU, explaining why the Sterling is likely to be the primary victim should a “Brexit” materialise. As a vote to leave would be the first decision of its kind, market forecasts over the extent of a Sterling fall are disparate, ranging from 12% by the Treasury to over 20% by some sell-side analysts, such as Credit Suisse.

A “Remain” outcome would see postponed investment projects recommence and consumer/business confidence surge, offering potential support for the Sterling from current depressed levels. The UK’s strong reliance on its financial sector and large current account deficit makes the Sterling vulnerable to market volatility, but also means that the currency rallies when uncertain events pass or bouts of market instability abate (see Figure 2, EU referendum unveils Sterling opportunity).

UK equities – Financials and Real Estate vulnerable

For UK equities the outcome of the vote is likely to affect performance along multiple avenues. For the large firms that comprise the FTSE 100 index, a much smaller portion of revenues are generated in the UK compared to the broader FTSE 250 index. A “Brexit” scenario could provide a competitive boost for larger, more internationally focused firms through a weaker Sterling, but may hurt smaller enterprises that generate revenues domestically. In addition, for equity sectors that are vulnerable to the vote’s impact on the regulation of foreign activities and consumer confidence, like those in Financials and Real Estate, the outcome could spur significant moves.

Gold – Traditional hedge

Gold has traditionally been viewed as a safe haven investment, offering protection during periods of elevated uncertainty and market turbulence (see Figure 3). A vote to “Leave” is the result associated with the most uncertainty, and therefore is likely to see the market’s appetite for safe haven assets increase, which could be a supportive factor for the yellow metal. However, the gold price is less likely to experience a sharp reaction should the status quo in the UK be maintained, with investors instead turning their attention back to the US for any indications from the US Federal Reserve of further monetary tightening.

*All figures quoted are sourced from Bloomberg unless stated otherwise.

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Franklin S&P World Screened UCITS ETF investerar i stora och medelstora företag från 24 utvecklade länder världen över som anses vara miljömedvetna och socialt ansvarsfulla. Viktningen av företag justeras baserat på deras S&P Global ESG-poäng för att uppnå ett bättre totalt ESG-poäng än S&P World Index.

Namn	ISIN Kortnamn	Avgift	Utdelnings- policy
iShares S&P 500 3% Capped UCITS ETF USD (Acc)	IE000YIXESS9 SP3C (EUR)	0,20%	Ackumulerande
Franklin S&P 500 Screened UCITS ETF (Acc)	IE0006FAD976 FSPU (EUR)	0,09%	Ackumulerande
Franklin S&P World Screened UCITS ETF (Acc)	IE0006WOV4I9 FSPW (EUR)	0,14%	Ackumulerande

Produktutbudet inom Deutsche Börses ETF- och ETP-segment omfattar för närvarande totalt 2 404 ETFer, 198 ETCer och 256 ETNer. Med detta urval och en genomsnittlig månatlig handelsvolym på mer än 21 miljarder euro är Xetra den ledande handelsplatsen för ETFer och ETPer i Europa.

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BE28 ETF företagsobligationer med förfall 2028 och inget annat

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17 april, 2025

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Invesco BulletShares 2028 EUR Corporate Bond UCITS ETF EUR Dis (BE28 ETF) med ISIN IE000LKGEZQ6, försöker följa Bloomberg 2028 Maturity EUR Corporate Bond Screened-index. Bloomberg 2028 Maturity EUR Corporate Bond Screened Index följer företagsobligationer denominerade i EUR. Indexet speglar inte ett konstant löptidsintervall (som är fallet med de flesta andra obligationsindex). Istället ingår endast obligationer som förfaller under det angivna året (här: 2028) i indexet. Indexet består av ESG (environmental, social and governance) screenade företagsobligationer. Betyg: Investment Grade. Löptid: december 2028 (Denna ETF kommer att stängas efteråt).

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Invesco BulletShares 2028 EUR Corporate Bond UCITS ETF EUR Dis är en mycket liten ETF med 1 miljon euro tillgångar under förvaltning. Denna ETF lanserades den 18 juni 2024 och har sin hemvist i Irland.

Produktbeskrivning

Invesco BulletShares 2028 EUR Corporate Bond UCITS ETF Dist syftar till att tillhandahålla den totala avkastningen för Bloomberg 2028 Maturity EUR Corporate Bond Screened Index (”Referensindexet”), minus påverkan av avgifter. Fonden har en fast löptid och kommer att upphöra på Förfallodagen. Fonden delar ut intäkter på kvartalsbasis.

Referensindexet är utformat för att återspegla resultatet för EUR-denominerade, investeringsklassade, fast ränta, skattepliktiga skuldebrev emitterade av företagsemittenter. För att vara kvalificerade för inkludering måste företagsvärdepapper ha minst 300 miljoner euro i nominellt utestående belopp och en effektiv löptid på eller mellan 1 januari 2028 och 31 december 2028.

Värdepapper är uteslutna om emittenter: 1) är inblandade i kontroversiella vapen, handeldvapen, militära kontrakt, oljesand, termiskt kol eller tobak; 2) inte har en kontroversnivå enligt definitionen av Sustainalytics eller har en Sustainalytics-kontroversnivå högre än 4; 3) anses inte följa principerna i FN:s Global Compact; eller 4) kommer från tillväxtmarknader.

Portföljförvaltarna strävar efter att uppnå fondens mål genom att tillämpa en urvalsstrategi, som inkluderar användning av kvantitativ analys, för att välja en andel av värdepapperen från referensindexet som representerar hela indexets egenskaper, med hjälp av faktorer som index- vägd genomsnittlig varaktighet, industrisektorer, landvikter och kreditkvalitet. När en företagsobligation som innehas av fonden når förfallodag kommer de kontanter som fonden tar emot att användas för att investera i kortfristiga EUR-denominerade skulder utgivna av det amerikanska finansdepartementet.

ETFen förvaltas passivt.

En investering i denna fond är ett förvärv av andelar i en passivt förvaltad indexföljande fond snarare än i de underliggande tillgångarna som ägs av fonden.

”Förfallodag”: den andra onsdagen i december 2028 eller sådant annat datum som bestäms av styrelseledamöterna och meddelas aktieägarna.

Handla BE28 ETF

Invesco BulletShares 2028 EUR Corporate Bond UCITS ETF EUR Dis (BE28 ETF) är en europeisk börshandlad fond. Denna fond handlas på flera olika börser, till exempel Deutsche Boerse Xetra och Borsa Italiana.

Det betyder att det går att handla andelar i denna ETF genom de flesta svenska banker och Internetmäklare, till exempel DEGIRO, Nordnet, Aktieinvest och Avanza.

Börsnoteringar

Börs	Valuta	Kortnamn
Borsa Italiana	EUR	BE28
XETRA	EUR	BE28

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Namn	CUSIP	ISIN	Kupongränta	Vikt %
Volkswagen Leasing GmbH 3.875% 11/10/28	D9T70CNQ3	XS2745725155	3.875	2.20%
Swedbank AB 4.25% 11/07/28	W94240FJ7	XS2572496623	4.250	1.63%
ABN AMRO Bank NV 4.375% 20/10/28	N0R37XLP3	XS2613658710	4.375	1.62%
Carlsberg Breweries AS 4% 05/10/28	K3662HDY6	XS2696046460	4.000	1.60%
RCI Banque SA 4.875% 14/06/28	F7S48DSE5	FR001400IEQ0	4.875	1.59%
Booking Holdings Inc 3.625% 12/11/28	—	XS2621007231	3.625	1.59%
Banco Santander SA 3.875% 16/01/28	E2R99DB46	XS2575952697	3.875	1.58%
Nordea Bank Abp 4.125% 05/05/28	X5S8VP8C3	XS2618906585	4.125	1.58%
E.ON SE 3.5% 12/01/28	D2T8J8CT1	XS2574873266	3.500	1.57%
General Motors Financial Co Inc 3.9% 12/01/28	U37047BA1	XS2747270630	3.900	1.57%

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Since U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs on April 2, termed ”Liberation Day,” global markets have experienced significant volatility. The S&P 500 shed $5.83 trillion in market value over just four days, marking its steepest drop since the 1950s. Asian markets saw their worst session since 2008, reflecting widespread fears of an economic slowdown.

The U.S. 10-year Treasury yields initially fell below 4% as investors sought safety, but by April 8-9, they surged to a seven-week high of 4.515%. This spike, driven by bond market sell-offs potentially from basis trading or China’s strategic moves to pressure U.S. negotiations, suggests a precarious economic situation rather than risk-on sentiment.

On April 9, President Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for most countries (excluding China, where tariffs jumped to 145%) in an effort to give markets time to absorb the changes and calm volatility. The move sparked a broad rally, with the S&P 500 surging 9.5% for its best day since 2008 and Bitcoin rebounding above $80,000 after a turbulent stretch.

Bitcoin is macro now

Despite persistent concerns about crypto volatility, Bitcoin’s price over the past two weeks has closely mirrored the S&P 500 and has actually been less volatile. This alignment reflects Bitcoin’s growing maturity as an asset class and highlights its resilience. As a highly liquid and accessible asset, it continues to attract investors looking for relative value in turbulent markets.

Sentiment shifts toward crypto ETFs

Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $700 million in outflows, while Ethereum ETFs lost $400 million since March, marking a sharp reversal after nine consecutive months of inflows. The pullback points to growing institutional caution amid broader macro uncertainty. Still, on-chain data reveals that long-term holders have been steadily accumulating since January lows, signaling continued confidence in the asset class.

Macroeconomic uncertainty takes center stage

The latest U.S. CPI print came in at 2.4%, which was lower than expected. A rate cut in May still seems premature as markets assess the full impact of new protectionist measures. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has warned that tariffs could raise inflation while slowing growth. As a result, the probability of three rate cuts in 2025 now exceeds 60%. Declining yields may be an early signal of future monetary easing, which could favor risk assets like crypto if economic pressures intensify.

Bitcoin: Dollar’s ally or alternative?

In the face of policy uncertainty, the debate around the U.S. dollar’s reserve currency status is gaining momentum. With its decentralized and censorship-resistant design, Bitcoin is emerging as both a potential complement and challenger to the dollar, especially as the U.S. increasingly wields its currency as a geopolitical tool through tariffs and sanctions.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s fundamentals remain solid. Hashrate is at all-time highs, regulatory clarity is improving, and long-term holders continue to accumulate. With prices consolidating above $80K, the current correction may offer a strategic opportunity for investors positioning for the next leg of growth, particularly as the macro picture evolves.

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