Insight Tactical asset allocation

Welcome to our Tactical Asset Allocation hub. Here you’ll find a selection of the most recent research from Invesco Solutions.

Read our latest analysis that covers market strategy and opportunities across various asset classes. 

Our Tactical Asset Allocation research covers a range of trends, themes and topics.

• How should portfolios be positioned?
  
• What are economic indicators telling us?
• Which asset classes are underperforming?
• Which assets present opportunities?
• What is the current risk sentiment?

FAQs

What is asset allocation?

Asset allocation is the process of dividing an investment portfolio among different asset classes, such as stocks, bonds and cash and so on. Bonds generally tend to be ‘safer’ investments than stocks and are, for example, seen as more defensive. Assets are allocated based on economic and monetary expectations.

Why should an investor consider a diversified portfolio?

Spreading the risk and number of potential opportunities across various asset classes, such as equities, fixed income and commodities. The aim of diversification is to reduce the overall risk of the portfolio.

Why do investors track inflation and central bank policy?

Central banks can ‘tighten’ policy by raising interest rates. This is done to curb inflation or an overheating economy. After the pandemic, inflation rose as pent-up demand was released and supply chains issues were cleared. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine further spurred inflation due to higher energy costs. Central banks responded with a series of rate hikes, which is the tool generally used to moderate inflation.