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EIB Working Papers 2019/11 - Macro-based asset allocation An empirical analysis (Volume 2019/11)

By: Contributor(s): Material type: ArticlePublication details: European Investment Bank European Investment Bank [Imprint] 2020Content type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9789286144899
Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: Macro-based asset allocation is based on the identification of turning points in macro-financial cycles. This paper suggests that macro-based asset allocation informed by trends in continuous business and financial cycle indicators could be a promising alternative for medium- and long-term investment strategies. Despite changes during the last three decades, the most promising specifications of this approach did roughly anticipate turning points in asset price cycles, implying favourable returns and low portfolio volatility.
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Macro-based asset allocation is based on the identification of turning points in macro-financial cycles. This paper suggests that macro-based asset allocation informed by trends in continuous business and financial cycle indicators could be a promising alternative for medium- and long-term investment strategies. Despite changes during the last three decades, the most promising specifications of this approach did roughly anticipate turning points in asset price cycles, implying favourable returns and low portfolio volatility.

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