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3 Point Analysis | Which Were The Best Performing Asset Classes In 2020?

To just say 2020 has been an eventful year would be an understatement. The COVID-19 Pandemic has hit the world hard, pushing it into a pause mode. The economy came under pressure and investors were perplexed. However several asset classes climbed the walls of worry making investors wealthier. In this edition of 3-Point analysis, we find out how various asset classes performed in 2020.

Half-time scorecard: How much did asset classes deliver in 2020?

Gold has given close to 24 per cent returns so far this year

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Nifty may open in green; Asia up on higher Wall Street closing

Asian markets opened with strong gains taking a cue from the higher finish on Wall Street. Japan's January core-core consumer price index (CPI) has come in 0.7 percent higher, compared to positive 0.8 percent in December. Japan‘s Nikkei was up 1.16 percent, while Hang Seng was higher by nearly 1.7 percent.

IMF lowering global growth to 3.3% from 3.4% not bad:O'Neil

Jim O'Neil, former chairman of Goldman Asset Management Company says IMF is also predicting that the world economy will grow at 3.8 percent next year, which is not getting enough attention.

EPFR sees lesser EM outflows; no India-focused fund flows

Although India has begun to see some attraction from foreign money, mutual fund redemptions still continue and there are no inflows into India-dedicated funds says Cameron Brandt of EPFR.

Grab it fast: Tips for existing investors

Diversification will also help in the reduction of risk that is of interest to a lot of investors. Achieving this consistently would require some efforts as well as a new thought process and you should work towards this end.

Fed tapering, debt ceiling pushed to 2014 now: Palmer

Christopher Palmer, director of Global Emerging Markets, Henderson Global Investors believes the US Senate's decision on the debt ceiling led to profit taking and a bit of disappointment in the equities market.

All you want to know about diversification of portfolio

Ramalingam K of holisticinvestment.in explains about diversification of investment in your portfolio.

The dilemma of asset allocation in financial planning

Jayant Nair of MSVentures Financial Planners explains the dilemma behind asset allocation in financial planning.

See August trade deficit below $10 bn: StanChart

In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Ananth Narayan of Standard Chartered Bank says the market is tired of quick fix solutions to the Indian big bag of worms- its widening current account deficit (CAD) and low growth.

IDFC MF says invest in equities over other asset classes

In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Andrade says that there is has been a reasonable amount of stress in the financial services sector, and it has been an ongoing process for a couple of quarters now.

Policy paralysis biggest curse; bet on equities: Madhu Kela

Policy inaction in the last three-four years has affected all balance sheets whether it is the government balance sheet, corporate or household, all have come under huge attack . The long-term India story is hurt because of the currency, the way it is moving is being questioned not only by foreigners, but also by local investors.

Are markets facing a crisis of confidence?

With investors dumping assets ranging from bonds , currencies to equities, there appears to be a lack of hope among investors that central bank policies can generate real economic recovery, said strategists.

See funds switching from fixed income to equities: Expert

Tim Ghriskey, CIO, Solaris Asset Management shares his views on the day's Wall Street action. He says that cash is being moved out of money market and out of fixed income into equities, that trend does not tend to reverse easily.

Equities to outperform other asset classes, says Atul Suri

Atul Suri said the market mood seems to be cautious at the moment and broader market participation is not high. He believes, retail participation is likely when market hits a new high. The global gold prices are flat at the moment and the local gain is largely due to the currency, added Suri.

Except US, rest of the markets okay with Obama win: HSBC

Arjuna Mahendran of HSBC Private Bank says markets, particularly the ones outside of Asia, are quite comfortable with Obama second term at the White House.

The dollar index is the devil: Sushil Kedia

Sushil Kedia of ATMA joins CNBC-TV18 to give his perspective on the technical charts for the market today.

Hope FII's good money behaviour continues in Sept: Udayan

CNBC-TV18's managing editor Udayan Mukherjee says he expects the pullback to extend a few more days. People are banking on Obama's speech to help calm global nerves.

World's rich take punt on stocks, emerging markets

Managers of money for the world's rich are planning to boost investments in emerging markets, global stocks and hedge funds as these asset classes, once deemed risky, become more acceptable amid the developed world's woes, research showed.

Investors positive on strong economies: GFIA Singapore

Veryan Allen, Head of Research, GFIA Singapore, in an interview on CNBC-TV18 spoke about liquidity and flows and how these asset classes are panning out in the current global environment.

Gold to rise, dollar to fall, silver to outperform: Expert

The rally in equity markets has clearly been surpassed by the rally that we have seen in several commodities, notably, gold but not necessarily only gold and silver. Juerg Kiener, MD & CIO of Swiss Asia Capital spoke about how he sees these asset classes likely to perform especially vis-à-vis other asset classes.

Will move to up minimum capital ratio to 15% hurt NBFC's?

Most of the NBFC’s that are listed, will fall under the new rule set out by the RBI of keeping 15% of their risk weight assets in the form of capital. TT Srinivasaraghavan, of Sundaram Finance says that while his company’s capital adequacy is already crossing 15%, he finds the central bank’s directive disappointing.