US Investment: Why Asset Owners Stay
Railpen Assesses Emerging Markets Premium on U.S. Assets
Updated June 17, 2025
Following market turbulence after ‘Liberation Day’ in April, Railpen’s head of asset allocation, Mads Gosvig, tasked his team wiht evaluating the potential for an emerging markets premium on U.S. assets.The assessment reflects a broader unease among pension funds and sovereign wealth funds regarding the performance of U.S. investments.
Gosvig said the exercise was intended to stimulate internal debate about the emerging markets premium and the role of U.S. assets in a global portfolio. The discussion highlights the need for careful consideration of investment strategies in the current economic climate.
