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.