Our investment team conducts in-depth market research, identifies promising opportunities, and makes strategic decisions to enhance asset growth.
On April 9, the U.S. announced a 90-day pause on country-specific “reciprocal” tariffs for all countries except China, and also granted exemptions on certain tech imports. This move gives room for further negotiations and possibly lower tariff rates.
The market responded positively. After a sell-off in the first week of April, U.S. equities rebounded and ended the second week on a positive note.
21/04/2025
Most funds declined in March as markets reacted to uncertainty over Trump’s tariff policies.
Global equities fell, led by U.S. stocks.
The Bowmoor Global Alpha Fund performed well by capitalizing on volatility.
Non-equity assets, like gold, remained strong as investors sought safe havens.
Despite the volatility, our model portfolios have stayed positive over the past year.
Money market funds continued to offer strong yields, though rates dipped slightly across major currencies.
We have also started tracking selected stocks for aggressive investors. If there’s a stock you’d like us to monitor, let us know, and we’ll add it next month.
Our model portfolio performed well since its implementation in January 2023.
Our model portfolios outperformed their benchmarks (FO Mixed Assets):
Astra Growth Model Portfolio (C – 16.21%) vs. ‘Aggressive’ Benchmark (F – 14.81%)
Astra Balanced Model Portfolio (A – 14.81%) vs. ‘Balanced’ Benchmark (D– 11.80%)
Astra Cautious Model Portfolio (B – 13.88%) vs. ‘Cautious’ Benchmark (E – 8.11%)
Our team uses a mix of cutting-edge technology and proven financial strategies to maximise returns and minimise risk, all while aligning with your specific needs.
Commentary:
Most funds declined in March as markets reacted to uncertainty over Trump’s tariff policies.
Global equities fell, led by U.S. stocks.
The Bowmoor Global Alpha Fund performed well by capitalizing on volatility.
Non-equity assets, like gold, remained strong as investors sought safe havens.
Despite the volatility, our model portfolios have stayed positive over the past year.
Money market funds continued to offer strong yields, though rates dipped slightly across major currencies.
We have also started tracking selected stocks for aggressive investors. If there’s a stock you’d like us to monitor, let us know, and we’ll add it next month.
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