Nordea's Trolle Hansen: How multi-asset funds should navigate volatility

Robust risk management and diversification key

Asbjørn Trolle Hansen, portfolio manager of the Nordea 1 - Alpha 10 MA fund, talks to Lauren Mason about the importance of diversified portfolios and forward-looking strategies during the pandemic.

Why has the performance of multi-asset funds varied so much during the coronavirus turbulence? The performance of multi-asset funds has varied during the coronavirus turbulence, depending on particular risk levels. The ones targeting higher risk levels, which are therefore more tilted towards risky asset classes, have obviously lost more than those in the lower risk categories. Nevertheless, the multi-asset funds at the lower end of the risk spectrum have also had troubles throughout the turbulent market environment in February and March. Responsible capitalism in the US: Renewab...