While we cannot predict upcoming military and political developments, or how far the current conflict will escalate, what we can try to assess is the impact on growth and the subsequent market implications.
The team have been monitoring any direct or indirect investment within Russia and any impacts the ongoing conflict will have to underlying investments and portfolios, which at worse was negligible. Alongside this, the underlying fund managers are looking to limit exposure and sell down any investments which will be impacted from the on-going tensions.
The team continue to focus on the medium to long term opportunities as history has shown how quickly markets can move with news flows. Timing moves in and out of markets can provide greater risks for investors in times of stress, maintaining investment discipline in times like these should provide the best long-term opportunities for investors.
Additional comments on the Russia – Ukraine crisis:
The investment team have produced an updated commentary attached, on the on-going conflict which we hope will help in your meetings with clients.
As always if you do have any further questions or queries, please do get in contact with one of the team who will be more than happy to help.
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