Conservative wealth management.

For private individuals, families, foundations and associations.

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Laaken Asset Management N.V.

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.

Characteristics of Laaken

Individual shares & bonds Laaken invests in globally listed shares and bonds on the basis of in-depth research and has strong knowledge of each company in the portfolio.

Experienced investors The partners and employees of Laaken have extensive experience in financial markets. Laaken has a profound understanding and a good reason to invest in each of the constituents in your portfolio.

Clear focus Laaken focuses on one core activity: portfolio management with the sole objective to sustain or grow the value of your assets and/or to generate income, depending on your personal risk profile.

Independent & transparent Laaken is an independent asset manager, owned by its founders and partners. Unlike many banks or asset managers, Laaken does not profit from transactions or selection of constituents in your portfolio.

Good investment results Laaken has achieved good investment results for its clients. All investment strategies have strongly outperformed their benchmarks since inception in 2007.

Investment strategy

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.

Investment Outlook & Thesis

Investment Outlook

Investment outlook first quarter 2023

"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."

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Investment Thesis

Ares Capital Corporation

"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."

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