Global equities faced significant volatility in the first four months of the year, driven by tariff-related uncertainty. Despite their sluggish start, equities could provide upside potential this year if trade deals materialise. In a market driven by erratic trade policies, a global diversified equity exposure may be a reasonable choice for investors.
During this year’s tariff-driven US equity volatility, defensive factor exposures such as quality, dividends, and low volatility have delivered strong relative performance.
In Q2 2025, we expect investors to continue to seek shelter from the market fallout of President Trump’s trade war. Learn more about the case for low volatility and aristocrat equity strategies — and their historically strong relative performance in market downturns.
