Riding out market volatility: How ASB builds resilient portfolios
When markets shift, it's tempting to react - but doing so can lock in losses and put your long-term goals at risk. Learn how ASB portfolios are structured to navigate volatility and deliver strong investment outcomes through a disciplined, long-term approach.
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June Wrap Up - A rebound in shares. What does that mean from here?
Markets fell sharply amid global turmoil but quickly rebounded, with the S&P 500 seeing its fastest ever recovery from a near 20% drop since its peak in late February. This unpredictability highlights the need to focus less on short-term swings and more on long-term fundamentals and strategic, targeted investing.
Read more in the June Wrap Up.
Quarterly Economic Forecasts
- NZ is starting to work its way out of what proved to be a sharp and deep recession in 2024, after the delayed effects of high interest rates hit hard
- Growth resumed at the end of 2024, aided by strength in exports
- Economic recovery is set to be gradual over 2025
Read more in our latest Quarterly Economic Forecasts report.
ASB Investment Podcast
ASB Chief Economist on the OCR, housing and growth
ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley joins host Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Product, ASB) to unpack what has been moving markets in New Zealand and abroad. They discuss global economic pressures, the OCR outlook, and what it all means for inflation, housing, and growth. Plus, what should be top of mind for investors and business owners in the months ahead.
ASB Investor Insights: Your top questions answered
In this special follow-up to a recent ASB Investor Insights webinar, host Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Product, ASB) is joined by Will Porter (Investment Strategist, BlackRock) to answer the questions on investors' minds. They unpack the drivers of recent market volatility, the implications for markets, and how ASB portfolios are structured to navigate volatility. Plus, they explore what the path to recovery might look like - and how New Zealand could benefit from shifting global trade dynamics.
KiwiSaver and the case for private markets
Host Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Product, ASB) is joined by Kirk Hope (CEO, Financial Services Council) to unpack the capital markets initiative and its potential impact for KiwiSaver members. They dive into how unlocking access to more private market investments could boost diversification and returns for members, while driving economic growth and infrastructure development. Plus, the hurdles to overcome and what’s next for the initiative.
To hear more from the ASB Investment Podcast, listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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