Barings Sees Shift to Other Risk Assets Away From Equities

The video discusses the current state of the stock market, highlighting the underloved equity rally and the fragile investor sentiment. It predicts an upward trend with pockets of volatility, suggesting a 'buy the dip' approach. The speaker recommends shifting investment strategies from equities to other risk assets like high yield and emerging debt to benefit from carry, given the insipid economic data and capped market upside.

What is the current sentiment in the stock markets according to the video?

• Complete confidence

• Skepticism

• Over-exuberance

• Indifference

What is the predicted direction for the stock market this year?

• Sideways

• Unpredictable

• Upward

• Downward

What type of market strategy is suggested for dealing with volatility?

• Avoid trading

• Sell high

• Buy the dip

• Hold steady

What is the recommended shift in investment portfolios?

• From equities to high yield or emerging debt

• From emerging debt to equities

• From high yield to emerging debt

• From high yield to equities

Why is there a recommendation to shift from equities to other risk assets?

• Because of insipid economic data

• Due to high market exuberance

• To increase exposure to equities

• To avoid market volatility