Money and Me: From Cash Kings to Smart Allocators – Morningstar’s Best Fund Bets Now

05/14/25 • 17 min

Cash is no longer king — but where can discerning investors redeploy with confidence?

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores Morningstar’s high-conviction fund strategies for a world pivoting to rate cuts.

Germaine Share, Director of Manager Research, Asia, unpacks fixed income favorites like PineBridge Asia Pacific Investment Grade Bond Fund, global equity picks such as Fidelity Global Dividend Fund, and multi-asset income approaches.

We explore how Morningstar evaluates these funds for resilience, growth, and income sustainability. Gain insights into asset allocation strategies that navigate volatility while staying ahead of global monetary shifts.

If you seek to protect and grow your portfolio in an evolving rate environment, this episode is a must-listen.

Hear more on the picks that include Multi-Asset Income Funds and Global Dividend Bonds Funds.

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Cash is no longer king — but where can discerning investors redeploy with confidence?

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores Morningstar’s high-conviction fund strategies for a world pivoting to rate cuts.

If you seek to protect and grow your portfolio in an evolving rate environment, this episode is a must-listen.

Hear more on the picks that include Multi-Asset Income Funds and Global Dividend Bonds Funds.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Money and Me: S-REITs Bounce Back? China's REIT Game-Changer and the hunt for yield of up to 8%

Are Singapore REITs back in favor after April’s sell-off?

Following the early April market slump, Michelle Martin asks if S-REITs have found their footing — and how closely they now track US market movements.

What does Singapore’s decisive election result mean for REIT investor confidence?

Plus, we unpack CapitaLand’s groundbreaking launch of the first Singapore-sponsored retail REIT on the Shanghai Stock Exchange and what it signals for investors.

And if T-bill yields at 2.3% feel lackluster, where else can cautious investors look?

Hosted by Michelle Martin with REIT specialist Kenny Loh.

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Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, today’s Market View dives into Sea Limited’s dramatic swing back to profit, the mixed fortunes of AEM and Prime US REIT, and why A2 Milk is being called a China proxy.

Plus, we track Meituan’s $1B Brazil expansion, GD Culture’s wild crypto gamble, and eToro’s IPO buzz. On the local front, STI struggles at 3900, while Yangzijiang Shipbuilding and Mapletree Logistics Trust shine.

We also spotlight Keppel’s energy grid play with Huawei and ST Engineering’s stumble.

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