Adjust expectations as equity returns are low, investors told
Those wanting much higher returns must be ready to take on significant risks
WITH stock-market returns being moderate for the foreseeable future because of low inflation, investors should be realistic in their expectations, an investment strategist has advised.
Bill Maldonado, chief investment officer (CIO) for the Asia-Pacific in HSBC Global Asset Management, said: "Over the next decade, you can expect equity returns of about 6 per cent - real return on top of inflation."
Globally and regionally, inflation is not a problem and will be fairly subdued, as growth is still below trend, said the Hong Kong-based CIO, who was recently in Singapore to meet his institutional clients.
BT is now on Telegram!
For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to t.me/BizTimes
Companies & Markets
Microsoft, Brookfield to partner on renewable energy projects
UK house prices fall again after mortgage rates creep higher
Why the yen is so weak and what that means for Japan
UAE's top bank FAB beats Q1 profit estimates
IndoAgri appoints former EDB chairman Philip Yeo as chairman and lead independent director
US, Philippines eye agreement to cut China nickel dominance