QUARTERLY MACRO

Discover our key themes and Outlook for Q4 2024

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Sentiment towards stocks has remained quite positive over the past few months, but there’s been an increase in volatility – that is, the size and frequency of market moves – and we think we could see more flare-ups in markets before year-end. This volatility has largely been driven by investor concerns about a possible recession, particularly in the US, and changeable sentiment towards some of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI rally so far. Against this backdrop, we’re focusing on three key areas. Firstly, with the US in focus, we’re tapping into broadening opportunities beyond technology stocks, through sectors such as financials. Secondly, with the Bank of England, European Central Bank and US Federal Reserve all starting to cut interest rates over the summer, we’re looking to lock in the income still on offer in bonds before rates head lower. Finally, we’re adding exposure to commodities, particularly copper miners, which could benefit from demand tailwinds from mega forces such as a potential surge in business spending on AI and the low-carbon transition, coupled with structural supply constraints. See our autumn outlook for more.

 

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Karim Chedid, EMEA Head of Investment Strategy, Global Product Solutions breaks down our key themes and Outlook for Q4 2024.

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FUNDS AT BLACKROCK

Funds that match up with investing goals and preferences

Each investor has a different story, and we are steadfast partners to our clients in the UK because we listen to every one of them. Our full range of funds is one way we’re helping more investors build solid financial futures.

Equities
Buying shares for the long term

When you invest in an equity, you buy a share in a company and become a shareholder. Equities are typically best for long-term investing – for those who are able to ride out the highs and lows of the market in search of higher rewards. 

Fixed income
Seeking stable, lower risk returns

Fixed income securities, or bonds, are issued by companies and governments as a way of raising money. They’re basically an ‘I.O.U’ – designed to provide a regular stream of income (which is normally a fixed amount) over a specified period of time.

Alternatives
Driven by diverse sources of returns

While traditional assets like stocks and bonds are traded on the public markets, alternative investment strategies such as real estate, infrastructure, and private credit are less sensitive to the movements of global markets. 

Cash
Bank accounts aren’t the only option

If you're looking for better rates of return on deposits than you’d get in an ordinary bank account, cash funds may be a great option. They often invest in very short-term bonds known as ‘money market instruments’, which are essentially banks lending money to each other. 

Indexing
Investing that works for everyone

Fifty years of indexing have proven investing doesn’t need to be expensive, or complex. There’s quite literally an index fund for every market exposure and investment strategy you could possibly need, which means more opportunities for more investors. 

Multi-Asset
Diversifying your portfolio

A multi-asset strategy combines different types of assets – stocks, bonds, real estate, or cash for example – to create a more nimble and broadly diversified portfolio. Fund managers will balance asset classes to achieve particular investment objectives.

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