The first half of the year has been marked by volatility. As we look ahead, issues such as the upcoming U.S. election, the deteriorating U.S.-China relationship and the ongoing uncertainty caused by COVID-19 are likely to keep volatility elevated. Sound portfolio and risk management will be more important than ever. Join us for an update on AGF’s asset allocation positioning in the current environment, with topics including:
Asset Allocation Update– rationale for current positioning
The Watchlist– highlighting the key market influencing trends
Spotlight on Sustainable Investing– an update on key sustainable investing themes
Date:Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Time:02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time Duration:1 hour
World markets continue to exhibit substantial turmoil in response to the spread of COVID-19. AGF is committed to providing our clients and partners with regular updates, communications and support during these unpredictable times. We are hosting a regular discussion series featuring one or more of our experts to provide you with updates on the latest market developments. Register
June 24 | Industry Event
COVID-Proof: Strategies That Held Up in Some of the Most Volatile Markets to Date
This event is hosted by CAASA in partnership with the Federation of Mutual Fund Dealers Everyone wants a panacea during a market rout, and Q1 2020 was not exception. ‘Everyone’ knew that the 10+ year bull market in virtually every asset class had to come to an end and certainly some did well or did not drop as much as others in the market rout. This panel highlights a few of those performers which have been selected not only because of the near-term results but also have characteristics that make them valuable additions to investor portfolios any day of the week.
Date: June 24, 2020 Time: 3:00pm
AGF Panelist: Bill DeRoche, MBA, CFA, Chief Investment Officer and Head of AGFiQ Alternative Strategies, AGF Investments
Risk: it’s something we work to mitigate in client’s portfolios daily and portfolio diversification is a key piece of this puzzle. With so many solutions available, are you choosing the most flexible, transparent, and liquid solutions for your clients? To discuss this more, our panelists will break-down both alternative asset class and alternative strategy opportunities, including Infrastructure and hedging ETFs, and how they provide upside capture and downside protection that can help reduce volatility and lead to long-term success in any client portfolio.
Speakers: Bill DeRoche, MBA, CFA, Chief Investment Officer and Head of AGFiQ Alternative Strategies, AGF Investments Mark Stacey, Senior Vice-President, Co-CIO AGFiQ Quantative Investing, Head of Portfolio Management, AGF Investments
The spread of COVID-19 in Q1 of this year led to unprecedented turmoil, with markets experiencing among the fastest selloffs on record. In such a volatile environment, a disciplined approach to asset allocation is crucial to generating the best long-term outcomes. Join Kevin McCreadie, AGF’s CEO and CIO, for this update on AGF’s positioning in the current environment, with topics including:
Asset Allocation Update– an update on AGF’s current positioning
The Watchlist– highlighting the key market influencing trends
Spotlight on Dividends –an update on AGF’s Dividend Income strategy in the current environment, with Stephen Duench, VP and Portfolio Manager
Date:Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Time:2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT
On March 3rd fourteen states will hold primary elections to determine their preferred presidential candidates. “Super Tuesday” is usually seen as a turning point in most presidential campaigns, and a key indicator as to who the nominees will be from each party.
Join our Washington insider, Greg Valliere for his analysis of the Super Tuesday results, the implications for the 2020 general election and the markets.