-- Chase Buchanan Private Wealth Management, the long-established financial advisory firm with international offices across Europe and North America, has cautioned expats against making reactive and short-term decisions about their investments in response to ongoing geopolitical and economic volatility.
Amid uncertainty driven by conflicts, fluctuating interest and inflation rates, rising living costs, and unstable energy markets, the CII International Professional Partner has recommended that foreign national residents take a risk-focused, measured approach to managing their assets.
Impacts of Market Swings and Headline News on Expat Wealth
During an extended period of instability, many expat investors are concerned about whether their portfolios will remain resilient, with some of the many recent developments having wide-ranging implications, including:
- Changes to localised purchasing power and disposable incomes
- Reductions in the capacity to allocate new capital to savings or investments
- Shifts in the returns achievable across asset classes and regions
Factors such as currency movements, evolving tax considerations, and the economic divergence reported between many locations and jurisdictions have all added to the complexity of managing financial affairs for individuals and families living overseas.
However, Chase Buchanan has noted that making rushed adjustments in response to media reports or market activity may be a short-sighted approach. In contrast, investors are better advised to assess whether their existing investment strategies remain aligned with their accepted risk tolerance level and long-term objectives.
Although a proportion of expats may have experienced changes in their individual financial circumstances that necessitate restructuring some assets or income sources, a considered portfolio evaluation, including an appraisal of the diversification of investment assets, is advisable.
The Advantages of Strong Portfolio Diversification in the Current Economic Climate
Lee Eldridge, Group CEO and Head of Investment Advisory at Chase Buchanan Private Wealth Management, says, ‘It is hugely important to stress the value of informed, up-to-date and professional financial guidance, which becomes even more vital for expat investors during uncertain times.
Resilience is a core objective for wealth managers when markets are unstable, or the outcomes of conflicts or negotiations are as-yet unknown, with diversification as a fundamental, ensuring investments aren’t just split over asset classes, but between sectors and geographies to mitigate the impacts of market shocks and exposure to volatility.
Our general guidance for investors, especially those with longer time horizons, is to keep the focus on their broader financial plans, rather than reacting to short-term disruptions. History shows us that markets can and typically do recover from instability, which means making abrupt changes could undermine longer-term growth potential or crystallise temporary losses.’
Scheduling Professional Portfolio Reviews to Reinforce Strategic Decision-Making
Chase Buchanan has long advocated for regular portfolio reviews, which ensure that investments are meeting expected targets and that allocations are made in a timely manner based on circumstances and market conditions.
These regular assessments can help reduce vulnerability to specific markets or political environments, ensure expats rebalance their investments accordingly, and have the peace of mind that risk is being managed effectively.
Eldridge adds that, ‘Periods of uncertainty are always concerning for investors managing wealth across borders, but we know from experience that a disciplined, risk-aware strategy, assisted by talented wealth management specialists, is the right way to navigate volatility.’
Further information about portfolio diversification, the recommended regularity of investment reviews, and the specialist services available from the Chase Buchanan Private Wealth Management teams around the world is available through the firm’s website, knowledge library and free downloadable guides.
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About the company: Chase Buchanan is a highly regulated wealth management company that specialises in providing global finance solutions for those with a global lifestyle. We are global financial advisers, supporting expatriates around the world from our regulated European headquarters, and local offices across Belgium, Canada, Canary Islands, Cyprus, France, Malta, Portugal, Spain, the UK and the USA. Chase Buchanan Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission with CIF Licence 287/15 and offers its services in the EU on a cross-border basis as per the provisions of MiFID. Chase Buchanan Insurance Services, Agents & Advisors is authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Insurance Companies Control Service with License No 6883 and offers services in the EU on a cross-border basis as per the provisions of the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD). Investing in financial instruments involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. The value of investments may go up as well as down and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. You may lose part or all of your invested capital.
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