Tariff Standoff Intensifies Near-Term Risks in Asia
Global equities tumbled nearly last week following the announcement of US tariffs on April 2, with the rout continuing into Monday, April 7.
Investment Planning
US Tariffs Increase Market Risks
Yesterday (April 2), US President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs targeting nearly all US trading partners.
ODD in Focus: Cybersecurity Risk Assessment/Testing Program
Cybersecurity risk assessment is a key component of operational due diligence. It should be independently conducted with the goal of helping to identify and evaluate potential vulnerabilities within a manager’s technology infrastructure.
The Pension (Re)volution: How the Hybrid Approach is Reshaping Retirement Plans
Although no single strategy can address all challenges related to saving for retirement, adopting a hybrid approach represents a significant initial step toward improving retirement savings outcomes—for employers and employees alike.
VantagePoint: Avoiding Five Key Investment Pitfalls
The start of the year is an ideal time to review investment practices and procedures to ensure you are set up for success. In this edition of VantagePoint, we outline the following five key investment pitfalls that can steer investors off course and offer guidance on how to avoid them: 1) Taking too little risk; 2) Firing excellent managers after a bout of underperformance; 3) Sizing individual positions too large; 4) Misunderstanding liquidity risk; and 5) Failing to exercise strong governance.
2025 Outlook
The Cambridge Associates 2025 Outlook features our investment outlook for 2025, separated into eight key investment themes.
2025 Outlook: Cross Asset
We expect global equities to outperform bonds, as near trend economic growth should support continued corporate earnings growth and healthy risk appetite. Stock/bond correlations should be lower than the 2023–24 peak levels, even as protectionist US policy may drive global economic uncertainty higher.
Should Investors Alter Portfolios After US President Trump’s Re-election?
No, not at this time. While the Trump administration’s policies will impact markets, we expect other factors will be larger drivers of long-term investment performance.
Unlocking New Opportunities for Family Investors Through Private Funds
Enterprising families seeking more comprehensive private allocations can consider building a PI fund program to serve as a pathway to a multitude of new opportunities. Understanding the potential advantages and challenges of PI fund programs can help family investors consider whether an expansion of their private allocations is right for them.
Will Artificial Intelligence Continue to Propel the Market Forward?
Yes, we believe it will. Excitement around artificial intelligence and its related technological advancements has been a key market driver since early 2023.