Q: I am thinking of making adjustments to my portfolio keeping in mind the period from Dec to March is generally good for stocks and I have a one year time horizon in mind.
I have 10% exposure to emerging markets, specifically in India, and Korea where I am overweight (70%) and only in one stock –KB. I also have a position in Artis –Ax-Un that I am thinking of getting out of, with a loss. And the reasoning is thus.
With short term rates likely to rise and the tapering, there should be significant outflows from the emerging markets and the likelihood of Indian and Korean markets doing well is small. Also, the Reits here will probably underperform and the overall return could be negative despite high yields. Would you then suggest I lighten / get out of the stocks mentioned above or continue to hold and maintain diversity of my investment? I am just a little hesitant to pull the trigger specially since I am under water.
If you think I should adjust, I am considering adding on something from your model portfolio or replace with something international such as Lloyd bank, Toyota Motors or IWM –ishares Russell ETF. If you would suggest something else, that is welcome too.
I have 10% exposure to emerging markets, specifically in India, and Korea where I am overweight (70%) and only in one stock –KB. I also have a position in Artis –Ax-Un that I am thinking of getting out of, with a loss. And the reasoning is thus.
With short term rates likely to rise and the tapering, there should be significant outflows from the emerging markets and the likelihood of Indian and Korean markets doing well is small. Also, the Reits here will probably underperform and the overall return could be negative despite high yields. Would you then suggest I lighten / get out of the stocks mentioned above or continue to hold and maintain diversity of my investment? I am just a little hesitant to pull the trigger specially since I am under water.
If you think I should adjust, I am considering adding on something from your model portfolio or replace with something international such as Lloyd bank, Toyota Motors or IWM –ishares Russell ETF. If you would suggest something else, that is welcome too.