Should Investors Trim Gold Exposure, Given the Rally in Prices?
Yes, investors who have made tactical bets in gold should consider scaling back their positions and locking in some gains.
August 2020
Will the Increase in Remote Working Sink Office Real Estate?
While increased remote working will certainly be a headwind for office demand, the notion that it will result in the “death of the office,” as some reports have suggested, seems unlikely given a number of mitigating factors.
July 2020
Real Asset Dynamics: PE Energy
It has been difficult to find a more out-of-favor sector in institutional investors’ portfolios than energy over the past five years, and with the recent spread of COVID-19 reducing demand for oil & gas, that reality appears set to continue – creating both challenges and opportunities. Amid the sector’s ongoing evolution, the energy PE investment strategy that dominated the market has become outdated, and investors who wish to capitalize on potential opportunities in this market must re-think their approach.
May 2020
Buckle Up! Oil Markets Are Likely to Remain Chaotic
Negative prices on near-dated WTI futures grabbed headlines yesterday. However, we should not assume from this that oil has negative value.
April 2020
Crude Oil Prices Collapsed—Should Investors Buy Public Energy?
March 10, 2020— Political machinations and virus-induced uncertainty are weighing on oil prices at present, and it seems unlikely that both these obstacles will soon be lifted. Investors should closely monitor positioning to ensure the current level of energy exposure is intentional.
March 2020
Should Investors Be Worried About the Private Real Assets Fundraising Frenzy?
Investors navigating the robust fundraising environment should be selective when making commitments in 2019.
March 2019
Should Investors Fear $100 Oil?
Although crude oil prices above $100 a barrel will pinch consumer pockets, investor anxiety on this topic is both premature and exaggerated.
October 2018
Infrastructure Debt: Understanding the Opportunity
With underlying assets that provide essential services, infrastructure debt can play a key role in institutional investor portfolios. The asset class offers the possibility of delivering attractive returns, matching long-term liabilities, and diversifying traditional business cycle-sensitive investment holdings. Within infrastructure debt, private debt has been of particular institutional interest, as it offers increased return potential in […]
September 2018