The Role of Commodities in Institutional Portfolios during an Inflationary Period
The current inflationary environment, combined with low bond yields and the potential for increasing equity volatility, mean that the role of commodities in institutional asset allocations is once again a hot topic. The unique ability of commodities to combine inflation protection, diversification benefits and potentially strong returns is more important now than ever, even as institutions have reduced allocations to the asset class in recent years. This type of investor faces key considerations in structuring and implementing an allocation which can dramatically impact whether they achieve their objectives.
Learning Objectives:
- The role that commodities play in an institutional asset allocation
- Considerations when implementing a commodity allocation
- The outlook for the commodity cycle in this inflationary environment
Speaker Panel:
Tammam MOUAKHAR, Head of Real Return Programme, GIC
Don Casturo, Founding Partner, Chief Investment Officer, Quantix Commodities
