"It's certainly looking like we are heading for a positive year despite all the volatility we have experienced."
LGT Crestone Senior Portfolio Manager Stan Shamu was featured on Ausbiz talking about the resilience of multi-asset portfolios in 2025, noting that despite ongoing volatility, portfolios are delivering positive returns. However, Stan highlighted a key challenge: the continued positive correlation between equities and bonds, which diminishes their traditional role as portfolio diversifiers during downturns.