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All-weather

A multi asset strategy aims to deliver stable returns across all market conditions, even when the market falls.

Broad-based

A multi asset strategy is diversified across a range of asset classes which can include cash, bonds, stocks, commodities and real estate; as well as across markets and styles.

Convenient

By combining different asset classes across multiple regions in one portfolio, multi asset strategies potentially offer investors a quick and simple way to gain exposure to a diverse mix of investments globally.

Dynamic

To improve returns, the fund manager can adjust exposures to different asset classes depending on economic cycles.

For example, an active multi asset manager will typically put more money in cash and bonds if he feels that the economy is going to slow down, and more into stocks when the economy is booming.

Dividends make up a big part of equity returns in Asia

In the last 10 years, dividends make up a whopping 46% of total returns in Asia, much more than in the US¹. Don't miss out.

Dividends have been steadier than earnings in Asia

Dividends offer an important source of stability, especially during times when markets are uncertain.

Asian dividends offer diversification

Although utility and telecoms sectors typically pay out high dividends, you can get dividends from many other sectors in Asia like financials, information technology, materials, industrials, etc.

Asian dividends have been growing

From 2001, Asian dividends per share grew 304%². This is due to stronger cashflows, healthier balance sheets and lower debt levels.

Room for even more

While dividends are not guaranteed, Asian companies can pay out more dividends. They are only paying out 34% of their earnings in dividends, below the 44% average of developed markets³.

Demand for diversified income from retirees will keep demand for dividend stocks high. By 2050, over 40% of the population from Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore will be 60 years and above⁴.

Affordability

Unlike buying physical properties, REITs can be purchased with small initial outlays. They offer a more affordable investment proposition.

Diversification

You can diversify your risk exposure by different geographic locations and property types from apartments and offices, to shopping centers, hotels, hospitals and warehouses.

Low correlation

REITs tend to have low correlation to equities, largely due to their more predictable income stream which in turn reduces their share price volatility.

Income generation

As REITs are required by law to distribute at least 90% of taxable income to shareholders each year, you can be assured of receiving a regular dividend income, although the amount may vary each year.

Liquidity

The ability to easily buy and sell units in REITs makes them a liquid proxy to physical real estate.