Multi-asset investing

As a leading global asset manager, DWS is able to leverage its worldwide capabilities to deliver multi-asset solutions.

Dedicated multi-asset team supported by full power of DWS’s global platform.

Informed investment decisions underpinned by long-term capital market assumptions.

Robust asset-allocation and risk-management framework helps identify optimum solutions.

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From global platform to unique solutions

 

DWS has been managing multi-asset funds for more than three decades and multi-asset mandates for more than half a century. Today we offer an extensive array of strategies and customised solutions that span the entire risk/return spectrum.

The strength of our global investment platform is central to our offering. We are able to bring together worldwide capabilities in risk analysis and portfolio construction, as well as expertise in fields such as pensions and regulation.

This powerful blend of skillsets enables us to provide products and services ranging from total return and income strategies to bespoke institutional solutions and outsourced CIO advice. In turn, this means we can help clients of all types meet their investment goals.

Our approach to multi-asset investing is rooted in a rigorous risk framework that combines strategic and tactical asset allocation. This helps us devise and implement solutions that aim to make the best possible use of the multi-asset universe.

Our framework for allocating assets and managing risk

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Strategic asset allocation

Aims to deliver robust diversification and to ensure a portfolio can meet its long-term risk and return targets.

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Tactical asset allocation

Uses active management to manage risk scenarios and exploit variations in risk premia over time.

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Selection

Uses our full spectrum of assets and strategies to avoid risk concentration and meet each client’s specific requirements.

The cornerstones of our approach to multi-asset investing

Client focus

Client focus

We aim to thoroughly understand each client’s unique needs. This allows us to identify appropriate multi-asset solutions and implement them with the expertise necessary to deliver optimum outcomes.

Truly global platform

Truly global platform

We are able to draw on DWS’s worldwide pool of skills, resources and knowledge. Blending global reach with on-the-ground know-how is vital to our ability to manage assets for a range of clients.

Customised solutions

Customised solutions

Perhaps more so than any other investment approach, multi-asset investing cannot be thought of in “one size fits all” terms. This is why we offer customised solutions across the whole risk/return spectrum.

Commitment to innovation

Commitment to innovation

We have been involved in multi-asset investing since the late 1960s. Our approach ever since has been shaped by a recognition that continued innovation is vital to delivering optimum outcomes in this space.

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Our multi-asset investing strategies

DWS’s range of actively managed multi-asset solutions covers a variety of approaches that aim to reflect investors’ unique needs.

Multi-Asset Total Return

This strategy is overseen by a select team of experts who operate within our global research network. They use a risk-allocation approach – as opposed to a more traditional asset-allocation approach – which means there is no need to adhere to any particular “anchor” portfolio.

Multi-Asset Core

This strategy has a global focus and a total return approach. Underpinned by a rigorous investment process, it employs a dynamic risk overlay to ensure portfolio value stays above a certain level. In addition, the DWS ESG Engine can be used for ESG-compliant funds or segregated accounts.

Multi-Asset Income

This strategy aims to generate an above-average income stream. It blends traditional and alternative asset classes, with a focus on sources of sustainable income. Macro-driven top-down asset allocation is combined with bottom-up security selection to meet a clearly defined volatility profile.

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