Equities - part 1
An introduction to equities including where returns come from, risk and liquidity, different investment approaches, and where you might see them in investment portfolios.
Watch nowWelcome to the Asset Class training with Barnett Waddingham. This series of short, pre-recorded webinars is designed to provide a clear and accessible introduction to key asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and alternatives, with a focus on their relevance and application within the higher education sector. Whether you're new to investment concepts or looking to refresh your understanding, these sessions will help you build a solid baseline of knowledge to support informed decision-making in a university finance context.
An introduction to equities including where returns come from, risk and liquidity, different investment approaches, and where you might see them in investment portfolios.
Watch nowA deeper dive into equities covering essential and value-add considerations, including climate tilts, currency hedings, trends, and regional weighting.
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An introduction to fixed income including what types of assets this includes, risk and return considerations, ESG aspects, and different investment approaches.
Watch nowA deeper dive into fixed income covering 'hot topics' (as of winter 2025), strategic considerations, characteristics, Multi Asset Credit Funds, and cashflow matching strategies.
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An introduction to into alternative assets including private equity and credit, infrastructure, natural capital, where returns come from and how you can invest, as well as useful further reading.
Watch nowThis final session in the series takes a more in-depth look at the opportunities and hot topics for alternatives (as of winter 2025) including secondaries, asset backed finance, NAV financing, and the natural fit with impact investing.
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