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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In this issue, we explore the continued shifts in trade tensions, investor sentiment and geopolitical developments that defined the month of June 2025.
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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.
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Three areas of focus that employers can build into their strategy to help their defined contribution arrangements stand up to adverse conditions.
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This fast-growing asset class offers vast opportunities, but targeting less-competed areas and diversifying across collateral is key.
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Explore the frequently asked questions regarding WTW’s total portfolio approach (TPA) for insights into goal-oriented investment strategies.
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Pension index performance varied across regions this quarter, shaped by differing asset returns and discount rate movements.
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Exploring how private equity has emerged as a critical component in achieving diversification.
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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. .
