Följ oss

Nyheter

Underweight US, Europe and precious metals

Publicerad

den

ETF Securities Asset Allocation Research: Underweight US, Europe and precious metals For October, in the equity space, the tactical portfolio continues

ETF Securities Asset Allocation Research: Underweight US, Europe and precious metals

Summary

  • For October, in the equity space, the tactical portfolio continues to reallocate its weights from developed countries into emerging market stocks.
  • In the commodity space, we tactically underweight gold, platinum and palladium, increasing allocation across the board to keep commodities at 10% in the portfolio.
    Our tactical portfolio has much lower volatility than its strategic benchmark since 2005, returning 5.2% per year and enhancing the Sharpe ratio by 65%.
  • In this second edition of our asset allocation strategy, we will review the performance of our tactical portfolio compared to its strategic benchmark over the past quarter. We will also detail our tactical positions for October 2016.

October 2016 positioning

The following table highlights how our positions have changed over the past quarter in the tactical portfolio compared to the strategic benchmark. It also shows our positioning for October, based on the output of the aforementioned model recommendations as of end of September 2016.

(click to enlarge)

While market volatility measured by the VIX index is heading toward its lower band, the equity-bond relative trade model continues to suggest underweighting equities by 1,000bps to 45% for October and overweighting bonds by 1,000bps to 45% as well. If the volatility index continues to decline, the model will likely match the 55/35 split of the strategic benchmark in favour of equities accordingly.

The CAPE model suggests to remain underweight the US, France, the Netherlands, Italy and Denmark. The CAPE of these countries rose by 10% on average since end of June except for Denmark. While at 60% above its 10-years median, Denmark’s CAPE fell 21% over the period. On the other hand, based on the model, Canada, Brazil, Russia and two new countries: Turkey and Singapore should be overweight. Brazil’s CAPE is 54% below its 10-years median and continues to decline while Turkey’s CAPE is 7.1% below its historical median but rose 33% since the end of June.

The CDS model tells the tactical portfolio to remain neutral on all bond components, using the weights set by the benchmark.

The ETFS contrarian model was the most active over the past quarter, overweighting precious metals in July and August before underweighting the sector in September. For October, the commodity model is reducing the weight of gold, platinum and palladium, increasing the weight of lead, cotton and coffee.

As the UK is heading for a hard exit of the European Union, as a rate hike by the Fed is imminent and as China continues on its soft landing, our fundamental-based equity and commodity models are telling us to underweight US stocks, selective European stocks and precious metals in our tactical portfolio, three areas where we see higher risk for near term uncertainty to affect potential returns.

Q3 performance

Whilst underperforming its strategic benchmark in Q3, the tactical portfolio continues to post a much lower level of volatility at 1.3% annualised versus 3.9% for the benchmark, allowing for an increase of the Sharpe ratio by 28% from 0.22 for the benchmark to 0.28 for the tactical portfolio.

A closer look at each asset class shows that commodities and equities were the main contributors to the improved Sharpe ratio of the tactical portfolio compared to its benchmark while bonds contributed to both portfolios in the same way.

(click to enlarge)

Model performance

The tactical portfolio has the lowest level of volatility compared to the 60/40 and strategic benchmarks, improving the Sharpe ratio by 48% on average.

(click to enlarge)
Whilst underperforming the 60/40 benchmark, the tactical portfolio outperforms its strategic benchmark by 0.3% per year since January 2005.

(click to enlarge)

Each asset class in the tactical portfolio also outperforms their equivalent in the strategic benchmark, by 0.3% for equities and bonds and 2.8% for commodities, illustrating the efficiency of our fundamental-based models in improving the risk/return profile of their respective asset class as well as the portfolio.

The tactical portfolio also provides higher protection from the downside risk with a maximum drawdown of -21.6% only compared to -38.5% for the 60/40 and -39% for the strategic benchmark. Finally, the tactical portfolio recovers faster to its previous peak (2 years versus 3.25 years for the benchmarks).

The portfolio methodologies

This section provides a short description of our strategic and tactical portfolio methodologies.
Our strategic benchmark follows a long-only strategy with 60 investments across three asset classes: commodities (25), equities (28) and bonds (7). The initial weights as illustrated below are based on the weighting methodology of:

  • The Bloomberg Commodity Index for commodities
  • The MSCI AC World Index for equities
  • The Barclays bond indices for bonds

(click to enlarge)

The strategic portfolio represents a balanced portfolio with 55%, 35% and 10% allocated in equities, bonds and commodities respectively. Every month, the strategic portfolio rebalances into the weights set by the above benchmarks.

Our tactical portfolio aims to outperform its strategic benchmark by applying fundamental-based models to reflect our expertise in each asset class and our views of the global economy. The tactical portfolio rebalances every month to a new set of weights determined by the models below:

  • The equity-bond relative trade model sets the weights at the asset class level between equities and bonds while commodities will remain at 10% all the time
  • The CAPE model sets the weight for equities
  • The CDS model sets the weight for bonds
  • The ETFS contrarian model sets the weight for commodities

Important Information

General

This communication has been issued and approved for the purpose of section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 by ETF Securities (UK) Limited (“ETFS UK”) which is authorised and regulated by the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”).

Fortsätt läsa
Annons
Klicka för att kommentera

Skriv en kommentar

Din e-postadress kommer inte publiceras. Obligatoriska fält är märkta *

Nyheter

Fastställd utdelning i XACT Sverige 2025

Publicerad

den

Utdelningsbeloppet i rubricerad börshandlad fond, legalt namn XACT Sverige (UCITS ETF), har fastställts till totalt SEK 25,10 per fondandel. Fastställd utdelning i XACT Sverige 2025.

Utdelningsbeloppet i rubricerad börshandlad fond, legalt namn XACT Sverige (UCITS ETF), har fastställts till totalt SEK 25,10 per fondandel. Fastställd utdelning i XACT Sverige 2025.

De som är registrerade fondandelsägare i fonden på avstämningsdagen erhåller utdelning.

Schema för utdelning i fonden är följande:

9 juni Sista dag att handla fondandelar inklusive rätt till utdelning

10 juni Ex-dag; fondandelarna handlas utan rätt till utdelning

11 juni Avstämningsdag

16 juni Utbetalningsdag

Notera att utdelning i XACT Sverige 2025 sker en gång per år, till skillnad från Xact Norden Högutdelande som delar ut fyra gånger per år.

Fortsätt läsa

Nyheter

Fastställd utdelning i XACT Norden Högutdelande 2025

Publicerad

den

Utdelningsbeloppet i rubricerad börshandlad fond, legalt namn XACT Nordic High Dividend Low Volatility (UCITS ETF), har fastställts till totalt SEK 7,48 per fondandel. Fastställd utdelning i XACT Norden Högutdelande 2025.

Utdelningsbeloppet i rubricerad börshandlad fond, legalt namn XACT Nordic High Dividend Low Volatility (UCITS ETF), har fastställts till totalt SEK 7,48 per fondandel. Fastställd utdelning i XACT Norden Högutdelande 2025.

SEK 1,87 delas ut i mars, maj, september och november.

De som är registrerade fondandelsägare i fonden på avstämningsdagen erhåller utdelning.

Schema för utdelning i fonden är följande:

Utdelning 1 – SEK 1,87

10 mars Sista dag att handla fondandelar inklusive rätt till utdelning i XACT Norden Högutdelande 2025 mars

11 mars Ex-dag; fondandelarna handlas utan rätt till utdelning

12 mars Avstämningsdag

17 mars Utbetalningsdag

Utdelning 2 – SEK 1,87

12 maj Sista dag att handla fondandelar inklusive rätt till utdelning i XACT Norden Högutdelande

13 maj Ex-dag; fondandelarna handlas utan rätt till utdelning

14 maj Avstämningsdag

19 maj Utbetalningsdag

Utdelning 3 – SEK 1,87

8 sep Sista dag att handla fondandelar inklusive rätt till utdelning

9 sep Ex-dag; fondandelarna handlas utan rätt till utdelning

10 sep Avstämningsdag

15 sep Utbetalningsdag

Utdelning 4 – SEK 1,87

10 nov Sista dag att handla fondandelar inklusive rätt till utdelning

11 nov Ex-dag; fondandelarna handlas utan rätt till utdelning

12 nov Avstämningsdag

17 nov Utbetalningsdag

Notera att utdelning i XACT Norden Högutdelande 2025 sker fyra gånger per år, till skillnad från Xact Sverige som delar ut en gång per år.

Fortsätt läsa

Nyheter

Crypto’s big week in Washington: Preparing for a crypto-friendly US

Publicerad

den

Last week was monumental for Bitcoin and the broader crypto ecosystem, ushering in key regulatory and legislative developments in the US. These changes not only underscore a shifting attitude toward digital assets in the US but also lay the groundwork for greater clarity and legitimacy for crypto globally in the years to come. Following are the five reasons we think last week was such a defining moment for crypto assets and why we think the current environment is setting this asset class up for a remarkable 2025.

Last week was monumental for Bitcoin and the broader crypto ecosystem, ushering in key regulatory and legislative developments in the US. These changes not only underscore a shifting attitude toward digital assets in the US but also lay the groundwork for greater clarity and legitimacy for crypto globally in the years to come. Following are the five reasons we think last week was such a defining moment for crypto assets and why we think the current environment is setting this asset class up for a remarkable 2025.

  1. A paradigm shift at the SEC
  2. One of the most significant signals of change came from US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Acting Chair Mark Uyeda, who announced the establishment of a Crypto Task Force led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, affectionately known as ”Crypto Mom” for her engagement in the digital asset space while at the SEC. The task force, along with the favorable views on digital assets from incoming chair Paul Atkins, reflects an important step toward ending the contentious practice of ”regulation by enforcement,” which has long stymied innovation for crypto entrepreneurs and limited opportunity for US investors.
  3. The SEC’s subsequent decision to rescind Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 121, which imposed restrictive accounting guidelines on banks wishing to custody crypto, further underscores the regulatory shift. Its repeal not only provides operational relief but also signals a more pragmatic approach to crypto oversight.
  4. These regulatory moves reflect a broader recognition by US authorities of the need for a framework that fosters innovation while ensuring investor protection. They set the stage for a future where digital assets are more seamlessly integrated into the financial system.
  5. New congressional leadership

Another pivotal development was the appointment of Senator Cynthia Lummis as chair of the newly created Subcommittee on Digital Assets. Lummis, a long-time advocate for Bitcoin and blockchain technology, is uniquely positioned to champion legislation that promotes innovation while addressing key concerns around market integrity and consumer protection.

Her leadership comes at a critical time, as Congress considers landmark legislation such as the Stablecoin Act and the Bitcoin Act. The Stablecoin Act, which could see approval this year, aims to establish clear guidelines for stablecoin issuance and use. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin Act proposes an audacious goal: for the US government to accumulate 5% of bitcoin’s total supply. There are obstacles to this proposal, some of which I noted in August last year, but if enacted, this legislation could significantly impact Bitcoin’s global adoption and price trajectory.

  1. A game-changing executive order

The White House also contributed to the week’s momentum with a new executive order aimed at shaping the future of digital assets in the US. A key aspect of this order is its rejection of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in favor of fostering stablecoin development. President Trump has been vocal about his preference for implementing a ”digital dollar” on top of open blockchain networks, a move that aligns with crypto’s decentralized ethos.

This executive order also signals the end of ”Operation Chokepoint,” an informal campaign that had effectively debanked parts of the crypto industry. By reaffirming the importance of open networks and stablecoins, the administration is providing a clear direction for the role digital assets could play in the US financial system.

Perhaps the most intriguing development is the proposal to establish a government stockpile of digital assets. While the term “stockpile” has been carefully chosen over “reserve” to avoid direct comparisons with traditional currency reserves, the implications are nonetheless profound. The working group tasked with studying this proposal has expanded its scope beyond bitcoin to include crypto assets more broadly.

While it’s too early to predict how or whether the stockpile will be established, the study represents a thoughtful approach to a high-stakes decision. It could mark the beginning of a global trend, with other nations potentially racing to stockpile crypto assets as part of their sovereign holdings, which we’ve already seen this week with the Czech central bank.

  1. Steps toward a comprehensive regulatory framework

The week’s developments also highlight the ongoing evolution of regulatory characterization. US regulators are moving toward a more nuanced understanding of digital assets, which is essential for crafting effective policies. This trend was echoed in the revocation of SAB 121 and the growing momentum behind legislation like the Stablecoin Act. Additionally, the broader regulatory framework for market structure in digital assets, which could happen this year or next, will likely address issues ranging from trading practices to asset classification. These steps indicate a deliberate effort to integrate crypto into the financial system with precision and clarity.

  1. The start of a geopolitical race to embrace crypto

These developments, particularly the possibility of a US crypto stockpile, also raises the stakes on the global stage. Sovereign states accumulating crypto assets could lead to a new form of economic competition, where digital assets play a central role in national strategy.

The US government’s interest in studying this proposal reflects an understanding of crypto’s growing significance in global finance. It also aligns with the nation’s broader goals of maintaining technological and economic leadership.

What’s next?

The developments of the past week are part of a broader trend of increasing institutional and governmental recognition of crypto’s potential. However, several key milestones remain on the horizon:

Stablecoin Act Approval: This legislation, which could happen before the fourth quarter this year, will provide much-needed clarity for stablecoin issuers and users.

• Market Structure Framework: Expected by 2026, this framework will define the rules of engagement for trading and investing in digital assets.

• Bitcoin Act Progress: If the US government begins accumulating bitcoin, it could have profound implications for the asset’s supply dynamics and global adoption.

• Stockpile Study Results: The findings of the crypto stockpile working group could shape the long-term digital asset strategy in the US.

As these milestones approach, bitcoin and other crypto assets are likely to experience heightened volatility, but also greater legitimacy. Investors, policymakers, and innovators will continue to pay attention to these developments, as they could define the future of the global economy. While challenges remain, the direction is clear: crypto is moving from the fringes of finance to center stage. As these changes unfold, the crypto ecosystem is poised to evolve into a more robust and integral part of the global economy, presenting investors with attractive opportunities to get broad exposure to this emerging asset class.


Fortsätt läsa

21Shares

Prenumerera på nyheter om ETFer

* indicates required

21Shares

Populära