Seeking Singularity – April 2020 Performance Report & Fact Sheet

In our April performance report we look back on an impressive market rally, continuing the bounce that started on March 24th. The Singularity Index outperformed its benchmark, the MSCI AC World Index, and gained +11.9%.
BY GREGORY HUNG

In our April performance report we look back on an impressive market rally, continuing the bounce that started on March 24th. The Singularity Index outperformed its benchmark, the MSCI AC World Index, and gained +11.9%.

We also reflect on the rather gloomy global GDP predictions, put the strong comeback of the stock markets into perspective, map out possible scenarios following a gradual reopening of economies back to pre-crisis conditions, and analyze what’s priced in.

Please find the full report here.

TSF Factsheet APR 2020 EN

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