Investors in current markets face a number of risks, including political, economic, downgrade and concentration risk.
Exposure to only one currency, such as in a locally held portfolio that’s predominantly exposed to SA assets, can lead to concentration risk. Although we have a sophisticated financial system, the JSE still makes up less than 1% of the world’s stock market capitalisation.
The need for diversification
Clients intuitively know they need to diversify in order to reduce risk. Those who only invest in SA still have a fairly risky portfolio. To improve investment outcome, they need exposure to different regions, markets and sectors that aren’t available locally. It’s possible for investors to get the same level of return with less risk by diversifying offshore.
What are the options?
This story is from the August 2016 edition of The South African Traveler Mag.
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