Throughout history, gold and silver have had many important uses, including as a hedge against inflation, deflation, and economic uncertainty. For the gold investors, they have managed to preserve their wealth during some tumultuous times, including the financial crisis of 2008 and the pandemic-induced economic crisis of 2020. When it comes to investing in gold and silver, it’s essential to know the six keys to successful gold and silver ownership—the who, what, when, where, why, and how of precious metals investing.
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Many investors find themselves wondering whether the new Biden administration will change the U.S. trade policy toward China. Further, investors are wondering how they should position themselves. From this perspective, there is reason to believe that U.S.-China relations could remain unpredictable, and investors may be well served by a balanced portfolio that can handle the twists and turns. While there may be increasing risks to holding Chinese securities because of U.S. actions, there remains a potential reward as well.
As the surge of interest in creating a more just and equal economic system gathers force and begins to translate into real action, so do its detractors. From an investment perspective, the source of tension tends to occur when it links gender and racial diversity to financial performance. But there’s more to the discussion when it comes to building a more inclusive world, including the value it holds for investors who want to use their portfolios to move equity of opportunity forward.
There’s a common sentiment that COVID-19 will have an impact on investment strategies and the types of investors that will be active over the next few years. While 2021 may turn into a feeding frenzy for private equity, longer-term investors can remain as selective as they’ve always been. Corporate acquirers, meanwhile, won’t simply buy market share because acquisition targets have lower valuations, but they will align their mergers and acquisitions (M&A) strategy on both the buy side and sell side with their long-term business plan.
Just because a small business or startup makes it beyond its initial launch phase and sees some early commercial success doesn’t mean its challenges are over. In this podcast, learn about three important topics—including key metrics in the early growth stages—for business leaders buying into startups, creating value over time, and what happens when you’re ready to get out.
Many are rethinking their asset allocations beyond traditional asset classes and are seeking new and creative ways to better diversify their investment portfolios, increase returns, and reduce risk. Turning to alternative investments—with a focus on private investment funds—see what you should know and consider when choosing to add them in the mix of your investment portfolios and asset allocation. There are pros and cons, and being well-informed is critical to making better investment decisions.
Last year, the policymakers were a factor in shaping the global market conditions. And it’s clear that as long as financial markets function as intended, policymakers are willing to accept asset price volatility and a deterioration in macroeconomics fundamentals as a consequence of fighting inflation. In this year’s economic and market outlook, global inflation and recession are both expected to persist across most economies while unemployment is likely to rise.
Despite a recent decline in M&A activity, deal volume remains higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic. And as buyers and sellers work through various deal stages, they need to retain focus on their employees, who will be instrumental in keeping the new organization operational. From this Risk in Context podcast, learn more about the importance of focusing on people risks during an M&A or private equity-related transaction, allowing for effective integration at deal close.* Download file for the transcript and select play to hear the podcast.
Despite an economic downturn in 2022, healthcare trends indicated US healthcare venture capital investment was healthy. There’s plenty of dry powder to deploy; however, investments and exits are slowing due to the volatile market. Gain more insights and analysis from this report on the venture healthcare ecosystem. Watch the video for an overview of the report.
Mexico is at a pivotal point in the evolution of its energy markets. In the last few years it has passed reforms to liberalize its oil, gas, and electricity markets with the intent of attracting private investment to build out its energy infrastructure. Driven primarily by increased demand in the electricity sector, Mexico’s natural gas market has grown at an average annual rate of 3.5 percent over the past decade.