Finance Talks asset allocation with Henrik Lumholdt 5n5m10

In the latest of our Finance Talks podcasts, Professor Henrik Lumholdt of IE University’s Master in Finance discusses asset allocation with students Anna Gostevcic and Frederique Haverhais. Professor Lumholdt’s extensive experience makes his insight into this most dynamic field particularly valuable, and in the discussion they cover a lot of ground, beginning with a discussion of the “top-down” approach to asset allocation. Henrik explains that it’s critical to look at the big picture. Asset management, he says, is not just about stocks in a given sector, or other specific considerations—top-down factors like high inflation will always be present, so a wide view is required. The trio also address the essential questions market analysts must ask in this highly dynamic sector. Can central banks control inflation without creating recession? Will it be possible to maintain earnings growth during a slowdown? With so many new products offering increased flexibility within the sector, but external factors like the Ukraine crisis creating uncertainty, how can higher-than-ever client expectations be met? Finally, the professor reveals what he most loves about teaching in such an international environment as IE University. Listen in on their fascinating discussion on our globalized and changing financial sector. 6q6l