2020 03 31 Hugh Pfm Capture

Retirement Portfolio Resilience Perspective

Category: Corporate Resource – Investor Newsletter

This Investor Newsletter demonstrates Gyrostat's investment philosophy by explaining how disciplined portfolio construction, embedded downside protection and diversified non-correlated assets can help investors navigate periods of significant market uncertainty.

The newsletter explains why resilient portfolio structures should be designed to perform across a wide range of possible market conditions rather than relying on accurate market prediction. It also highlights the importance of addressing sequencing risk and reducing dependence on favourable market conditions through permanent protection and disciplined portfolio construction. Viewed through today's Retirement Portfolio Resilience Framework, the newsletter reflects enduring principles that continue to underpin Gyrostat's approach to helping investors remain financially and emotionally invested throughout their retirement journey, regardless of the path markets take.

This Investor Newsletter forms part of a broader body of research, educational articles and practical insights organised through the Retirement Portfolio Resilience Framework.

Dear Fellow Investors,

We are pleased to advise your investment in our Fund has performed well in the current more volatile market conditions, in accordance with our guidance. 

It is well recognised that traditional diversification approaches are not effective in preserving capital in ‘late cycle’ market conditions.

Instead, an approach that has been well recognised to work for all market conditions is to construct a portfolio with diversified non-correlated assets. 

We achieve this with our distinctive investment risk management approach which is to always have the lowest cost protection in place. 

Download PDF for more information