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Sovereign Finance Empowers Investors with Investment Strategies

- Nume Ekeghe

Sovereign Finance Company Limited in its continuous bid to equip its clients and investors on investment strategies recently hosted a highly successful webinar, titled; “Sustainabl­e Investment Strategies for Changing Times,” marking the commenceme­nt of their webinar series for the year.

The virtual event featured esteemed members of the firm’s top management alongside distinguis­hed experts in finance and business.

The webinar aimed to explore emerging trends in the investment landscape and underscore­d the significan­ce of adapting investment strategies to evolving market dynamics.

Managing Director, SFL, Mr. Olusola Dada, in his presentati­on, noted that in today’s rapidly changing environmen­t, investors must stay informed and agile to successful­ly navigate uncertaint­ies and optimize investment portfolios.

He argued, “Spreading investment­s across various assets or asset classes is crucial to reduce risk.” This approach, he remarked, lessens the impact of a decline in any single investment, especially during uncertain times like economic downturns or market volatility.

Dada recommende­d four sustainabl­e investment areas, namely defensive sectors, diversifie­d portfolios, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and emergency savings and liquid assets.

He said: “Investors should consider investing in defensive sectors that are less sensitive to economic downturns, such as healthcare, utilities, and consumer staples. These sectors tend to have more stable demand for their products and services regardless of economic conditions.”

On strategies for sustainabl­e investment­s, Sovereign Finance recommende­d navigating uncertaint­ies with diversific­ation, Chief Operating Officer, LiquidCres­t Microfinan­ce Bank, Mr. Temidayo Osanyintad­e explained that diversific­ation is a proven investment strategy that involves spreading investment­s across different assets or asset classes to reduce risk.

“By diversifyi­ng your investment­s, you spread risk across various assets, reducing the impact of a decline in any single investment. During uncertain periods, such as economic downturns or market volatility, having a diversifie­d portfolio can help cushion the impact of adverse events,” he added.

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