ETFs emerge as one of the main alternatives for investors to diversify their portfolios internationally. "Customers have understood the power of diversification, seeking investment alternatives that are not reflected in the local market, and also diversifying in currency, as ETF BDRs have exposure to the dollar," said Paula Salamonde, director of the Institutional segment and iShares ETF at BlackRock Brasil.
Brazilian cross-border investments increased the pace with USD 289 million net inflows in Q2 2024
August 5, 2024 by
Insights from Brazilian pension funds on international investments
May 28, 2024 by
"We are in a learning curve regarding international investment, and we will continue to be conservative in the next cycle," Said Barbara Boltje, manager of the fund of funds area at Petros.
Feeder funds had withdrawals of USD 870 million in 2023 but a reversal is expected ahead
February 16, 2024 by
As domestic real interest rates continue to decline, the propensity for institutional investors to take risks is expected to increase, and part of that is likely to migrate to international investments, said Luiz Fernando Pedrinha, Commercial Director for Institutional Clients at Schroders Brazil.
Funcef invested BRL 1.2 billion in international funds in 2023
January 17, 2024 by
The great benefit of this strategy is to make Funcef's portfolio more balanced in order to achieve the best possible profitability without increasing the level of risk taken, said Alenir Romanello, Director of Investments and Participations,
Brazilian decreased the pace of withdrawals from international funds in the second quarter
September 3, 2023 by
Ian Caó, founding partner and CIO of Gama Investimentos, said that the awareness work being carried out by market professionals regarding the importance of diversifying portfolios in other geographies, contributed to the increase in some international investments strategies.
Negative flows continue to hit cross-border Brazilian funds in first quarter
May 28, 2023 by
Despite USD 1.7 billion exited domestic mutual funds that invest in cross-border instruments, distributors see growing interest in international diversification.
Brazil’s global fund segment falls again in 3Q 2022
March 12, 2023 by
BB Asset's Paulo Manzione says institutional investors remain very cautious regarding allocations to offshore markets.
Brazilian funds investing abroad were battered in 2022, but a recovery is expected for 2023
February 17, 2023 by
Franklin's Daniel Popovich along with peers from JP Morgan and Santander, says managers in Brazil noticed a pickup in global fund sales in 4Q 2022 after a difficult nine months.
While easing positions short term, Brazilian pensions maintain focus on global markets
July 19, 2022 by
Early global positions of Brazilian pension manager Postalis were taken with Templeton and BTG Pactual, said investment director Pedro Pedrosa.
Itaú puts Goldman brand name on in-house feeder fund
March 30, 2022 by
The Goldman Sachs Global Millennials USD Selection Ações feeder fund will be available through Itaú’s fund of funds platform and is aimed at qualified local investors.
