Cross-Asset Thematic Strategy, Edelscourt

Albert Maass

Cross-Asset Thematic Strategy

Edelscourt

Established in 2014, Edelscourt combines cutting-edge technology with deep industry knowledge. We specialise in risk management solutions for a diverse range of clients, from financial institutions to family offices.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>Energy and Utilities sectors positioned for outperformance due to capital discipline, attractive valuations, and stable cash flows.</li>
<li>Electrification and energy security create structural demand tailwinds, particularly benefiting regulated utility companies.</li>
<li>As markets favor yield and quality over growth, these sectors offer income potential in a normalizing interest rate environment.</li>
</ul>


Energy and Utilities sectors positioned for outperformance due to capital discipline, attractive valuations, and stable cash flows.
Electrification and energy security create structural demand tailwinds, particularly benefiting regulated utility companies.
As markets favor yield and quality over growth, these sectors offer income potential in a normalizing interest rate environment.


Power Plays: Why Energy and Utilities Are the Strategic Winners of the Next Decade

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul>
<li>Fed policy choices could create two distinct market paths: a growth-driven rally if rates fall to 2-2.5% or a defensive rotation if rates stay near 5%.</li>
<li>Understanding equity as a call option explains why changing interest rates dramatically impacts sector performance and overall market returns.</li>
<li>Practical strategies exist for navigating both scenarios, focusing on portfolio positioning that can adapt to either Fed outcome.</li>
</ul>


Fed policy choices could create two distinct market paths: a growth-driven rally if rates fall to 2-2.5% or a defensive rotation if rates stay near 5%.
Understanding equity as a call option explains why changing interest rates dramatically impacts sector performance and overall market returns.
Practical strategies exist for navigating both scenarios, focusing on portfolio positioning that can adapt to either Fed outcome.


The Fed's Next Move: How Interest Rates Will Make or Break Your Portfolio

<ul>
<li>Private credit's rapid growth necessitates enhanced risk management due to increased capital inflows and limited high-quality investment opportunities.</li>
<li>Focus on credit risk, liquidity risk, and interest rate risk, ensuring thorough due diligence and stress testing.</li>
<li>Employ advanced risk models, foster strong risk culture, leverage technology, and stay updated on regulatory changes for sustainable market positioning.</li>
</ul>


Private credit's rapid growth necessitates enhanced risk management due to increased capital inflows and limited high-quality investment opportunities.
Focus on credit risk, liquidity risk, and interest rate risk, ensuring thorough due diligence and stress testing.
Employ advanced risk models, foster strong risk culture, leverage technology, and stay updated on regulatory changes for sustainable market positioning.


Strengthening Risk Management in the Booming Private Credit Market

<ul>
<li>Litigation funding offers third-party financing for lawsuits in exchange for a share of the settlement or judgment.</li>
<li>It has emerged as an attractive asset class due to high returns and diversification benefits.</li>
<li>The market is driven by institutional involvement, technological advancements, and the rise of ESG litigation.</li>
</ul>


Litigation funding offers third-party financing for lawsuits in exchange for a share of the settlement or judgment.
It has emerged as an attractive asset class due to high returns and diversification benefits.
The market is driven by institutional involvement, technological advancements, and the rise of ESG litigation.


<ul>
<li>Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated, potentially leading to a broader conflict involving major global powers, which could significantly impact global financial markets.</li>
<li>Immediate market reactions could include a drop in global stock markets, a surge in oil prices, and increased demand for safe-haven assets like gold and the US dollar.</li>
<li>Multi-Asset portfolio managers need to employ strategies such as reducing risky asset exposure, increasing investments in defensive sectors, and diversifying geographically to mitigate the conflict's impact on investments.</li>
</ul>


Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated, potentially leading to a broader conflict involving major global powers, which could significantly impact global financial markets.
Immediate market reactions could include a drop in global stock markets, a surge in oil prices, and increased demand for safe-haven assets like gold and the US dollar.
Multi-Asset portfolio managers need to employ strategies such as reducing risky asset exposure, increasing investments in defensive sectors, and diversifying geographically to mitigate the conflict's impact on investments.


Hedging Risk Amidst the Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict

Albert brings over 30 years of global financial industry experience, with a track record spanning the UK, Americas, and Asia. His expertise covers a wide range of asset classes, managing portfolios that have included hedge funds, reinsurance, credit, and private equity.

Over the course of his career, Albert has worked with leading institutions such as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Nomura International, HVB, and the Central Bank of Chile. He is a certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM) and holds a degree in Business and Economics from the Universidad Católica de Chile.

Albert Maass
Cross-Asset Thematic Strategy
• Edelscourt

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Energy and Utilities sectors offer income potential and stable cash flows, benefiting from capital discipline and structural demand tailwinds.

Albert Maass

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Fed choices will drive markets: growth stocks thrive if rates fall to 2-2.5%, while energy and utilities lead if rates stay high. Smart investors...

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Private credit growth requires enhanced risk management. Focus on credit, liquidity, and rate risks, due diligence, stress testing, advanced risk...

Albert Maass

Litigation Funding as an Asset Class

Litigation funding is gaining popularity as an asset class, driven by institutional interest, technology, and ESG litigation.

Albert Maass

Hedging Risk Amidst the Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict

Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran may lead to a broader conflict impacting global financial markets, prompting multi-asset portfolio...

Albert Maass

Power Plays: Why Energy and Utilities Are the Strategic Winners of the Next Decade

​Energy and Utilities sectors offer income potential and stable cash flows, benefiting from capital discipline and structural demand tailwinds.

Albert Maass

The Fed's Next Move: How Interest Rates Will Make or Break Your Portfolio

Fed choices will drive markets: growth stocks thrive if rates fall to 2-2.5%, while energy and utilities lead if rates stay high. Smart investors...

Albert Maass

Strengthening Risk Management in the Booming Private Credit Market

Private credit growth requires enhanced risk management. Focus on credit, liquidity, and rate risks, due diligence, stress testing, advanced risk...

Albert Maass

Litigation Funding as an Asset Class

​Litigation funding is gaining popularity as an asset class, driven by institutional interest, technology, and ESG litigation.

Albert Maass

Hedging Risk Amidst the Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict

​Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran may lead to a broader conflict impacting global financial markets, prompting multi-asset portfolio...

Albert Maass

Energy and Utilities sectors offer income potential and stable cash flows, benefiting from capital discipline and structural demand tailwinds.

Litigation funding is gaining popularity as an asset class, driven by institutional interest, technology, and ESG litigation.

Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran may lead to a broader conflict impacting global financial markets, prompting multi-asset portfolio...