Australia's Largest Pension Fund to Trim Exposure to Stocks

The video discusses Australian Super, the largest pension fund in Australia, managing 140 billion AUD. It highlights the fund's decision to reduce its equity portfolio from 62% to 55% due to potential risks like US Fed interest rate hikes and global trade tensions. The fund has seen strong returns, especially in global equities, but is reallocating assets to bonds and cash. The video also covers the impact of trade tensions on emerging markets and Australian Super's strategic adjustments, including reducing exposure to unlisted assets and credit.

What percentage did Australian Super decide to reduce its equity portfolio to?

• 50%

• 65%

• 60%

• 55%

What are the two main risks Australian Super is concerned about?

• US Fed interest rate hikes and technological advancements

• Political instability and increasing trade tensions

• Increasing trade tensions and US Fed interest rate hikes

• US Fed interest rate hikes and global warming

How is Australian Super preparing for potential global trade risks?

• By focusing solely on domestic investments

• By increasing its equity portfolio

• By investing more in emerging markets

• By reallocating assets to mitigate trade barriers

What is the expected impact of US trade policy on emerging markets according to Australian Super?

• Emerging markets will remain unaffected

• Emerging markets will be the hardest hit

• Emerging markets will see moderate growth

• Emerging markets will benefit the most

What is the main factor influencing the timing of Australian Super's equity portfolio shift?

• Global warming

• US Fed interest rate decisions

• Australian political changes

• Technological advancements