Laaken stands for conservative wealth management. We have an active investment policy with emphasis on diversification, quality, sustainability and liquidity. Laaken offers high quality service, personal contact and customisation.
In addition to our managed accounts, clients can also opt for participations in our investment funds.
Key pillars for capital preservation or growth include emphasis on liquidity and conservatively managed portfolios, keeping costs low and preventing irreparable damage. Core to the philosophy of Laaken is setting up risk and cost efficient investment portfolios. We invest directly in a selection of individual shares and bonds with a long-term horizon.
"After three tumultuous quarters, equity markets recovered slightly in the fourth quarter. The MSCI world stock index closed 2022 with a drop of 13% in euro. High inflation in the US and EU persisted at 7% and 10% respectively. Subsequently, the US Fed raised their policy rate from 0.25% at the end of 2021 to 4.5% at the end of 2022. The interest rate rise caused a correction in the stock markets and brought volatility back to the dormant bond market with a sharp plunge."
Read the full outlook"Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) has been a constituent in our portfolios for over eleven years. Ares Management, a large global alternative asset manager, created ARCC as a direct lending company in 2004. Since inception, ARCC generated 12% annualized total returns for its shareholders. This compares to 10% by the S&P 500 over the same period."
Read the full thesisOur team consists of competent investors with extensive experience in financial markets.
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