Insights
07 Oct 2021
Markets in a nutshell — September 2021
Global equities fell after seven straight months of gains. US bourses underperformed as tapering considerations pushed rates higher and economic growth concerns grew. European stocks also fell as energy concerns,…
22 Sep 2021
A Matter of Time
The good things in life take time to be cultivated and enjoyed—why should investing be any different? Foord Singapore portfolio manager JC XUE reminds us that slowing down can be powerful.
06 Sep 2021
Markets in a nutshell — August 2021
Global equities rose for the seventh straight month as corporate earnings again delivered ahead of expectations, especially in the US. The bullish sentiment persisted despite slowing global economic growth and…
30 Aug 2021
Foord — We find value
The savings industry likes to complicate matters by trying to place fund managers into a myriad of style boxes. Foord Singapore portfolio manager Ishreth Hassen writes that Foord eschews manager style labels and…
27 Jul 2021
Crypto is no gold
Bitcoin and a slew of other cryptocurrencies are gaining traction as alternatives to fiat currencies as mediums of exchange. We asked portfolio manager WILLIAM FRASER whether they might also challenge gold as the…
16 Jul 2021
Sustainable Investing — We've Been Having It
Sustainable investing has become the latest hot investment trend, with a global proliferation of funds promoting environmental, social and governance (ESG) outcomes. Managing director PAUL CLUER notes that Foord has…