Asset owners mull options to 60/40 portfolio amid inflation
The 60/40 portfolio was designed to offer diversification, yet some asset owners are entertaining second thoughts about using this classic mix after its poor performance in 2022. HSBC Life and APG share their views.

The "60/40 portfolio" is a popular investment strategy for moderate risk investors, with 60% allocated to equities and 40% to fixed income.
This traditional portfolio mix was expected to provide diversification since generally when stocks drop, bonds increase in value and vice versa.
William Chan
HSBC Life
That stock-bond relationship worked well over the past decade of steady growth and returns following the global financial crisis, and has typically been the starting…
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