March 2020 – Andrew Foster suggests that two major factors drove equity markets lower around the world: the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic itself, and the breakdown of liquidity in certain markets. He explains that companies in the Growth and Income Fund face an uncertain outlook, but do not face liquidity strains at present. Andrew describes the two types of portfolio holdings that have been relatively resilient in the downturn.

Speakers

• Andrew Foster, Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager
• Natalia Urbanek, National Accounts Manager

Related Information

• Portfolio Review – First Quarter 2020
• Fund Performance
• Message to Shareholders Regarding Covid-19
• Portfolio Briefing Archives

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Natalia Urbanek is a Registered Representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc.