Pimco Is Selectively Adding Risk in Selloffs, Kiesel Says

Pimco Is Selectively Adding Risk in Selloffs, Kiesel Says

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses the current market outlook, emphasizing the importance of selectively adding risk due to expected economic recovery and stimulus. It highlights the unprecedented support from central banks and the impact of liquidity on markets. The discussion also covers the disparity between large and small cap companies, with large caps benefiting more from policies. Investment strategies focus on higher quality bonds and equities, with an expectation of modest returns in 2021 due to global economic growth, central bank support, and fiscal stimulus.

Read more

7 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current market sentiment due to the virus spike?

Risk-on tone

Bullish tone

Neutral tone

Risk-off tone

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unprecedented action have global central banks taken in 2020?

Decreased market liquidity

Increased interest rates

Bought $8 trillion of assets

Reduced fiscal stimulus

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant challenge faced by smaller firms in 2020?

Excessive liquidity

Rising bankruptcy threat

High profit growth

Increased market share

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the investment strategy suggested for high-risk bonds?

Focus on stocks only

Avoid triple C rated bonds

Invest heavily in triple C rated bonds

Invest in government bonds

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is expected to support equity markets in 2021?

Reduction in market liquidity

Rising inflation

Global economic growth, central bank support, and fiscal stimulus

Decreasing corporate profits

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected corporate profit growth in 2021?

Negative growth

No growth

Double digit

Single digit

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which industries are expected to see significant profit growth?

Energy and utilities

Healthcare and pharmaceuticals

Travel and tourism

Technology and finance