We expect continued strong demand for global fixed income funds, but we are also noticing increased interest in equity and absolute return products. We are optimistic about offering access to semi-liquid alternative vehicles." said Ian Caó, partner and CIO of Gama Investimentos, part of the HMC Capital group.
Brazilian cross-border investments increased the pace with USD 289 million net inflows in Q2 2024
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 increased demand for international investment encourage asset managers
Diversifying internationally not only provides access to additional markets but can also help mitigate specific risks of the local market and potentially increase portfolio resilience. It grants significant long-term benefits to institutional investors, said Isabella Nunes, responsible for investor relations at JP Morgan AM.
Feeder funds had withdrawals of USD 870 million in 2023 but a reversal is expected ahead
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.
Negative flows continue to hit cross-border Brazilian funds in first quarter
Despite USD 1.7 billion exited domestic mutual funds that invest in cross-border instruments, distributors see growing interest in international diversification.
Brazilian funds investing abroad were battered in 2022, but a recovery is expected for 2023
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.
Brazilian funds with cross-border strategies hit with USD 3.8b in 1Q withdrawals
“This move was expected and totally understandable," says Frederico Monteiro, head of offshore fund management at BB DTVM.
Investment abroad slowed in 3Q 2021, but managers are still high on Brazil
"Throughout 2021, we have observed a significant increase in the demand for investment funds abroad," says Renata Cypreste, commercial head of BB DTVM
2Q 2021 brings USD 4 billion in new money for international strategies in Brazil
JPM's Isabella Nunes said China funds gained market in 2Q 2021, reflecting "growing interest in Asian strategies with a focus on the countless growth opportunities offered by the region."