Podcast – Dynamic Markets During Turbulent Geopolitical Events
February 27, 2024
Amidst the evolving geopolitical landscape, understanding its impact on investment strategies becomes essential for deciding on a successful investment approach. In the latest episode of The Wealth Enterprise Briefing podcast, WE Family Offices Managing Partner Michael Zeuner and Senior Investment Manager Sam Sudame, CFA, CAIA, CFP, discuss the intricate dynamics of geopolitical events and their implications for equity and capital markets.
Key topics explored include:
- Assessment of Geopolitical Risk: Insightful analysis of recent geopolitical events and their correlation with market sentiment and asset prices.
- Historical Perspectives: Recent and historical geopolitical events, the patterns in market behavior and historical data that can be seen and analyzed throughout the years.
- Intrinsic Value vs. Sentiment: The distinction between short-term sentiment-driven market responses and long-term impacts on intrinsic asset value. Interestingly, while geopolitical events have short-term economic impacts likely driven by investor sentiment, in the medium to long term, there is little to no effect on capital markets as investor sentiment settles.
- Navigating Portfolio Uncertainty: Strategies for investors to assess and mitigate risk in their portfolios amidst escalating geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.
- Tension in the Red Sea: Given the current tensions in the Red Sea, what potential effect can there be on intrinsic value if shipping costs rise and inflation rises?
For further insights into navigating geopolitical risks and optimizing investment strategies, tune in to The Wealth Enterprise Briefing podcast. If you have any questions about how to position your portfolio, given geopolitical risks, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
