When our Investment Insights last covered Bitcoin, exactly one year ago, it was trading at around USD 63,000 after a bout of volatility triggered by the halving event. Since then, it has entered a period of relative stabilization, leading some market participants to revisit its potential role in global finance. While certain developments suggest growing […]
Tech lending in Europe strategically aligns with the continent’s core priorities, such as digital transformation and technological innovation. By financing European companies that develop cutting-edge solutions in sectors including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, renewable energy, fintech and health tech, investors not only secure attractive returns but also actively contribute to Europe’s economic competitiveness and resilience. This […]
Welcome to June! Looking back, I hope you didn’t sell in May -or at least not at the very beginning of last month as the US S&P500 index just experienced its best month of May since… 1990. The 2 main reasons behind the surprising sharp rebound of risk-on assets have been (1) a much better […]
No miracle for the Cagliari Calcio -and subsequently for Inter Milan fans- last Friday evening as my favorite team lost “logically” against the Napoli. However, its “sustainability” in Serie A was already in the cards. The sustainability story has been somewhat less rosy as far as US government debt is concerned last week on the […]
Save the date: Reji Vettasseri, Lead Portfolio Manager at DECALIA, will be speaking at the Europe Summit of Private Debt Investor event in London on May 13-14, 2025.Discover investment opportunities in private debt markets. Please feel free to contact Reji, he will be happy to get in touch with you.See you in London!
You don’t have to have good news for things to get better; you just have to have less bad news. Such is the case with Cagliari Calcio, who may have lost to Udinese (1-2) at the weekend, but it is now one step closer to staying in Serie A thanks to … the defeats of […]
Periods of financial market turmoil test the resilience of traditional portfolios. Hedge fund strategies tend to stand out for their ability to generate positive or stable returns, even when equity and bond markets are correcting in tandem. 2022 proved a striking example, offering valuable lessons for navigating the current trade war environment, triggered by the […]
By Quirien Lemey, CFA, Co-Lead PM for DECALIA SOCIETY strategy Key points The Flywheel effect In these times of great macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility, focussing on company fundamentals serves not just as a welcome respite, but also, and more importantly, as the path to solid long-term portfolio returns. In particular, we would like to address […]
Written by Reji Vettasseri. Lead Portfolio Manager of DECALIA Private Credit Strategies Public volatility vs. Private stability The “Orange Swan” Event As a new US president upends global trade, the world is witnessing what might be called an “orange swan” event. Like a “black swan”, this a rare occurrence with heavy consequences. But unlike their […]
