Asset Allocation Changes: Global Strategic Portfolios Q4 2018
SEI’s target strategic asset allocations are based on our long-term expectations for the global markets and are derived from our capital market assumptions. In the short-term, we may over- or underweight these positions as part of our tactical asset allocation, which aims to take advantage of short-term market opportunities.
No changes were made to the tactical or strategic asset allocations of the SEI Global Strategic Portfolios (the Funds) in the fourth quarter. The following tables provide a comparison of the Funds’ target active weights relative to their strategic (long-term, neutral target) weights as at 31 December 2018:
Fund Risks
The investment risks described below are not exhaustive and potential investors should carefully review the Prospectus prior to investing. Diversification does not ensure a profit or guarantee against a loss. The risks described below may apply to the underlying assets of the products into which they invest.
- Investment in equity securities in general are subject to market risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate over time.
- Fixed-income securities are subject to credit risk and may also be subject to price volatility and may be sensitive to interest rate fluctuations.
- Absolute return investments utilise aggressive investment techniques which may increase the volatility of returns. If the correlation between absolute return investments and other asset classes within the fund increases, absolute return investments’ expected diversification benefits may be decreased.
Important Information
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The Portfolio Funds may invest in a combination of other SEI and Third-Party Funds as well as in additional manager pools based on asset classes. These manager pools are separately managed by external Portfolio Managers and are monitored by SEI. One cannot directly invest in these manager pools.
SEI Investments (Europe) Limited (“SIEL”) acts as distributor of the Portfolio Funds. The Portfolio Funds are authorised in Ireland pursuant to the UCITS regulations and are incorporated as limited liability investment companies. The Portfolio Funds are managed by SEI Investments Global, Limited, an affiliate of the distributor. Any reference in this document to the Portfolio Funds is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as investment or tax advice or as a recommendation to buy or sell these Funds or to engage in any related investment management services. Recipients of this information who intend to apply for shares in the Portfolio Funds are reminded that any such application must be made solely on the basis of the information contained in the prospectus (which includes a schedule of fees and charges). A copy of the prospectus, key investor information document (KIID) and latest annual/semi-annual reports for the Portfolio Funds can be obtained by contacting your SEI relationship manager or by using the contact details shown below.
The Portfolio Funds may invest substantially in other SEI Funds, Third-Party Funds and manager pools. The risks described below may apply to the underlying assets of the products into which they invest: Investments in equity securities in general are subject to market risks that may cause prices to fluctuate over time; fixed income securities are subject to credit risk and may also be subject to price volatility and may be sensitive to interest rate fluctuations; bonds or money market instruments are sensitive to inflation rate trends; Absolute return investments utilise aggressive investment techniques which may increase the volatility of returns. If the correlation between absolute return investments and other asset classes within the fund increases, absolute return investments’ expected diversification benefits may be decreased.
Data refers to past performance. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Investments in the Portfolio Funds are generally medium- to long-term investments. The value of an investment and any income from it can go down as well as up. Returns may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations. Investors may get back less than the original amount invested. Derivative instruments may be used for hedging purposes and/or investment purposes. Any market commentary is an assessment of the market environment at a specific point in time and is not intended to be a forecast of future events.
While considerable care has been taken to ensure the information contained within this document is accurate and up-to-date, no warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of any information and no liability is accepted for any errors or omissions in such information or any action taken on the basis of this information.
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