Most private debts are structured as floating-rate debt—that is, the interest rate changes periodically based on the prevailing environment. If interest rates rise, the income from floating-rate debt increases, and vice versa. So the natural question is: can private credit still deliver strong returns if interest rates fall again?

The S&P 500 just experienced its sharpest two-day decline since March 2020. The sell-off was triggered by geopolitical tensions and tariff-related concerns, prompting a broad risk-off move across global markets. In this update, we take a closer look at how Syfe’s managed portfolios have held up, and how...

Markets have turned volatile following the announcement of sweeping new tariffs. While sharp selloffs can feel unsettling, especially when headlines dominate the narrative, it’s important to zoom out. Here are a few points to help put the tariff selloff into perspective. 1. Trump signals willingness to negotiate Tariff announcements are often...

What Happened? President Donald Trump signed a sweeping “reciprocal tariff” policy, introducing a broad 10% tariff on all imports.Steeper tariffs target specific countries: 🔺 54% on China (including an existing 20%) 🔺 20% on the EU 🔺 46% on Vietnam 🔺 32% on Taiwan The baseline 10% tariff takes effect on 5 April, with higher...

Investing isn’t just about picking the right assets—it’s about keeping them in the right balance over time. That’s where rebalancing comes in. Without it, your portfolio can drift away from your intended risk and return profile, potentially exposing you to more risk than you signed up for. Why Does Your...

Feeling uncertain about the markets? In our latest webinar, Ritesh Ganeriwal—Managing Director,  Head of Investment and Advisory at Syfe—shared valuable insights on how to stay calm, stay invested, and even take advantage of the market movements during market downturns. Catch the full recap here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h1Fy13rJhs Table of Contents The Need to Have...

Key Announcements from FOMC The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kept the federal funds rate steady at 4.25%-4.5%, continuing the current rate since December 2024.  The committee also revised its economic projections, downgrading its GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 1.7% (down from the previous estimate of 2.1% in December 2024)....

Navigating Market Volatility in February Global equities have faced turbulence recently, with a notable pullback in US tech stocks. The Nasdaq Composite fell by -10.2%, with key names such as Nvidia experiencing sharp declines of almost 12%. Broader indices, including the S&P 500, also lost ground amid shifting economic conditions...

You’ve seen the headlines—trade tariffs from the Trump administration are back in focus, Elon Musk’s latest DOGE-related plans are making waves, and global markets are reacting to renewed policy uncertainty. Meanwhile, investors are feeling the heat. Over the last one month, the S&P 500 is down -7.5% and the...

Finding the sweet spot in investing can feel like a never-ending journey. Strong returns are always welcome, but you don’t want to lose sleep over market swings.  For investors looking to balance risk and reward, dividend stocks hold strategic appeal. They provide a consistent income stream while giving you a...