VS Partners Vanessa Xu on Global Investment Strategy

The video discusses the impact of inflation and global events, such as the Ukraine war, on market volatility and investment strategies. It highlights the importance of supply chain reshuffling and regionalization, and explores investment opportunities in tech stocks and asset-heavy balance sheets. The video also introduces volatility and dispersion strategies as a third asset class, emphasizing their role in portfolio diversification, especially in the context of a new world order.

What is one of the main consequences of the Ukraine war on global markets?

• Regionalization and localization of supply chains

• Stable supply chains

• Increased productivity

• Decreased inflationary pressures

In the current economic climate, what type of stocks are considered valuable?

• Stocks with minimal network effects

• Stocks with high debt

• Stocks with strong cash flow and asset-heavy balance sheets

• Stocks with low market volatility

What is a key characteristic of tech stocks that might make them attractive after a significant correction?

• Sufficient cash flow to grow

• Lack of network effects

• High dependency on interest rates

• Minimal correction in value

How is volatility treated in the context of investment strategies discussed?

• As a fixed interest rate path

• As a minor consideration

• As a non-directional bet

• As a traditional asset class

Why is volatility considered an exotic asset class in Asia?

• Because it is a traditional asset class

• Due to the lack of underlying instruments

• Due to its high predictability

• Because it is not used in developed markets