Australia's $25B Fund Says Ignore Trade War, Load Up on Tech Stocks

The video discusses a 12.5% return on investment, driven by a long-term strategy focusing on unlisted assets and active management. It explores the decision to increase global equities allocation despite market volatility, emphasizing opportunities in developed markets and technology. The discussion includes asset pricing, private equity, and the strategic shift from Australian to global equities, highlighting the need to diversify and leverage global opportunities.

What was the key factor contributing to the 12.5% return for the investment fund?

• Long-term investment strategy

• Short-term investments

• Market timing

• Reducing unlisted assets

How does the fund view market volatility caused by trade wars?

• As an opportunity for long-term investors

• As a reason to focus on domestic markets

• As a signal to increase cash holdings

• As a reason to avoid global equities

What is the fund's approach towards emerging markets?

• Increase exposure significantly

• Maintain current exposure

• Completely divest

• Focus solely on emerging markets

Why is the fund increasing its exposure to venture capital?

• To gain technology exposure

• To reduce risk

• To avoid developed markets

• To focus on traditional industries

What is the fund's view on asset pricing for unlisted assets?

• They are fairly valued

• Valuations are irrelevant

• They are undervalued

• They are overvalued

How does the fund plan to diversify its investments?

• By investing solely in technology

• By focusing only on Australian equities

• By reducing international exposure

• By increasing exposure to global markets

What is the fund's strategy regarding Australian equities?

• Complete divestment

• Slight reduction in favor of global equities

• Significant increase

• No change