As we round out the second quarter of 2025, the investment landscape remains uncertain, marked by market volatility and economic shifts. Investors are exploring a range of alternative asset classes to diversify their portfolios, mitigate risks, and enhance returns. Our latest edition of Quarterly Ideas Exchange (QiX) for 2025 provides insights on how investors can build resilient and well-rounded portfolios.
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Quarterly compilation of thought leadership for institutional investors
01
Global Markets Overview: June 2025
In this issue, we explore the continued shifts in trade tensions, investor sentiment and geopolitical developments that defined the month of June 2025.
02
Why Real Assets Today
Our investment team highlights the portfolio diversification benefits of real assets, potential impacts of tariffs, and our outlook for the asset class after a period of repricing.
03
Navigating market volatility: Strategies for defined contribution pension arrangements
Three areas of focus that employers can build into their strategy to help their defined contribution arrangements stand up to adverse conditions.
04
When it comes to private credit, lend differently
This fast-growing asset class offers vast opportunities, but targeting less-competed areas and diversifying across collateral is key.
05
Total portfolio approach (TPA): Curating the perfect playlist
Explore the frequently asked questions regarding WTW’s total portfolio approach (TPA) for insights into goal-oriented investment strategies.
06
Global Pension Finance Watch – First Quarter 2025
Pension index performance varied across regions this quarter, shaped by differing asset returns and discount rate movements.
07
Private equity: A valuable tool for portfolio diversification
Exploring how private equity has emerged as a critical component in achieving diversification.
08
Global Asset Owner Peer Study on best practices
Asset Owner Peer Study: This study from the Thinking Ahead Institute: study examines 26 leading funds, chosen for their strong governance, scale, and international perspectives - together representing over $6 trillion in capital. It explores the evolving landscape of asset ownership, highlighting key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping investment decisions worldwide. .
