Sit Investment Associates provides quality investment management expertise in domestic and international growth equities and fixed income. Investment management services are offered across four channels: Separate Accounts, Private Investment Funds, Collective Investment Funds, and Mutual Funds. We take pride in serving as a true extension of our clients’ operations, providing highly individualized service in an increasingly challenging economic and financial environment.
We view investing as the practice of applying a consistent philosophy and decision-making process over meaningful time periods. In fact, the firm’s success is built on long-term client relationships, which in turn are built on a foundation of trust, commitment, understanding, and expertise.
The firm is owned by its seasoned investment professionals, who work hands-on in every aspect of the investment process and client service. We are 100 percent committed to achieving clients’ investment objectives, because our clients’ success results in our success.
Market Commentary
January 11, 2021
We expect a post-pandemic synchronized global recovery to gather steam in 2021 following the deepest economic contraction since World War II in 2020. Unparalleled global stimulus, totaling almost $30 trillion thus far (or over 30 percent of GDP), helped stave off an economic meltdown and is now underwriting a nascent worldwide recovery. Global real GDP is poised to expand +5.0 percent or more in 2021 versus a drop of about -4.3 percent in 2020.
Rising stock markets are an offshoot of improving prospects for corporate earnings and abundant liquidity. Plus, as central banks employ a low-interest rate policy, the T.I.N.A.-effect (i.e., there-is-no-alternative) is pushing some investors out on the risk curve and into equities.
We remain constructive on U.S. equities over the intermediate-term and think participation in market gains will continue to broaden beyond large-capitalization technology stocks as the pandemic comes under control and global economies normalize. While lingering uncertainties continue to support diversification, we have shifted portfolios toward a more pro-cyclical stance over the past few months. As for international portfolios, we remain positive on equities in China, South Korea, and India as these nations are further along in their economic recoveries due to the early implementation of strict social-distancing measures to control the Covid-19 outbreak.
For our latest full Global Investment Outlook & Strategy Update, download the .pdf document.
Sit Investment Associates will continue to operate at the highest level during this outbreak, and we invite you to contact us with questions or concerns. You can reach us at 612-332-3223 or email us at info@sitinvest.com. We will continue to post updates about market and economic developments on our website at www.sitinvest.com.
Sit Investment Associates – Current Operations
During this disruption, we have three primary goals: 1) Do what we can to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families, 2) Continue to research and actively manage investment portfolios pursuant to our client’s objectives, and 3) Serve our clients by staying focused on their long-term goals.
Operationally, we have implemented our work from home procedures to accommodate the need of certain colleagues to be at home and to do our part to support the virus mitigation efforts. Our associates are returning to work in accordance with government health and safety guidelines. We are fully operational – effectively making investment decisions, executing and settling trades, maintaining client account records, and communicating with clients.
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