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Colgate-Palmolive

11. June 2025 by Alessia Rütsch

American politics and the US president in particular are irritating many investors.

Articles from Portfolio Management, “Finanz und Wirtschaft”

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

US policy sets the pace

7. June 2025 by Alessia Rütsch

Share prices defy geopolitics.

Article by George Alevrofas, FuW Monitor

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Meta, PepsiCo

16. April 2025 by Alessia Rütsch

The stock market storm passed quickly, and those who took advantage of the lower prices to build up positions were well served.

Article from Portfolio Management, Finanz und Wirtschaft

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Exaggerated crash fears

9. April 2025 by Alessia Rütsch

So far, the stock markets have only reduced exaggerations.

Article by George Alevrofas, Monitor, Finanz und Wirtschaft

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Swiss stock market plummets to January level

3. April 2025 by Alessia Rütsch

Stock markets around the world have fallen following the announcement of Trump’s tariff package. In Switzerland, UBS, Richemont and Logitech have been hit hard.

Article by George Alevrofas, Handelszeitung

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Don’t underestimate the United States

28. March 2025 by Alessia Rütsch

Momentum is strong on the other side of the Atlantic. The stock market will catch up.

Article by George Alevrofas, allnews 

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Back to the future of Private Banking

26. March 2025 by Alessia Rütsch

Many rely on trust and discretion, but one of the most important virtues is often forgotten: individuality.

Article by Sacha Fedier, Finanz und Wirtschaft

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Investors flee from US equities

15. March 2025 by Alessia Rütsch

Europe top, USA a flop – the development of the stock markets since the beginning of this year shows an unusual picture. Investors are rediscovering the Old World.

Article by George Alevrofas, NZZ

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Stock market ticker: SMI closes in the red

4. March 2025 by Alessia Rütsch

US customs duties weigh on Swiss markets – Nestle and pharmaceutical stocks in demand

Article by George Alevrofas, Cash

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Like the golden age of the 1990s

28. February 2025 by Alessia Rütsch

It’s not just good company results that are driving the market.

Article by George Alevrofas, allnews

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Consumption and tech

26. February 2025 by Alessia Rütsch

The economy remains robust, market participation is increasing and earnings growth is holding steady.

Article by Portfolio Management, Finanz und Wirtschaft

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Stock market ticker: Swiss stock market on the rise – Nestle and Novartis in demand – ABB falls back

25. February 2025 by Alessia Rütsch

The Swiss stock market rose on Tuesday.

Article by George Alevrofas, cash 

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

New man at VT Wealth Management

12. February 2025 by Alessia Rütsch

The independent wealth manager is still in expansion mode. It has now hired a client advisor with international experience and a large network who is also well versed in the Swiss financial centre.

Article by Sacha Fedier, finews

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Betting on the Trump boom

31. January 2025 by Alessia Rütsch

Thanks to the change of government in the US, January was a pleasant month for the stock markets. This positive mood is set to continue.

Article by George Alevrofas, allnews 

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Trump boosts markets

25. January 2025 by Alessia Rütsch

Prices rise – dampener for the dollar

Article by George Alevrofas, FuW

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Stock market ticker: Richemont and financial stocks lift the Swiss stock market significantly

16. January 2025 by Alessia Rütsch

Geberit under pressure – US investors with the handbrake on

Article by George Alevrofas, cash 

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Schindler, Roche

11. December 2024 by Alessia Rütsch

We are optimistic at the turn of the year and have increased our equity allocation. – Interest rate cuts can also be expected.

Article by Portfolio Management, FuW

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

The outlook for 2025 are good

29. November 2024 by Alessia Rütsch

Next year, the impulses on the markets will continue to come from the USA. Switzerland is already in a better position.

Article by George Alevrofas, allnews

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Concierge services: enhancing wealth management

28. November 2024 by Alessia Rütsch

VT Wealth Management complements its range of financial
financial services with butler and concierge services for busy people,
travellers and others who want to make their lives easier and save time.

Article by Sacha Fedier, finews

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Trump or Harris

1. November 2024 by Alessia Rütsch

The growth prospects in the United States are better than in the rest of the world.
The world is waiting for the outcome of the American elections. According to betting agencies, the matter is clear: Former President Donald Trump has already won.

Article by George Alevrofas, allnews

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

The last quarter of 2024 promises to be difficult

4. October 2024 by Alessia Rütsch

The last three months of 2024 must be approached with due caution

Article by George Alevrofas, allnews

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

AbbVie, Stryker

2. October 2024 by Alessia Rütsch

The fourth quarter should be approached with due caution. The interest rate cuts by the central banks have once again boosted share prices.

Article by Portfolio Management, FuW

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Be careful this fall, even for Nestlé

2. September 2024 by Alessia Rütsch

The market correction at the beginning of August can also have positive aspects.

Article by George Alevrofas, allnews

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

LVMH and Ferrari are part of the portfolio

10. July 2024 by Alessia Rütsch

Europe dominates the luxury goods sector.

Article by George Alevrofas, FuW

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Interest rate expectations remain the main driver of the equity markets

28. June 2024 by Alessia Rütsch

Selecting the right sectors remains of central importance.

Article by George Alevrofas, allnews

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Profit-taking in the summer would come as no surprise

31. May 2024 by Alessia Rütsch

The mood on the global equity markets is and remains good for the time being.

Article by George Alevrofas, allnews

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

A look back fuels optimism

26. April 2024 by Alessia Rütsch

The current situation on the markets is not bad. However, a small correction cannot be ruled out.

Article by George Alevrofas, allnews

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Don’t run after gold

17. April 2024 by Alessia Rütsch

The price of gold is on everyone’s lips these days. Will it continue to rise or is most of the rise already behind us?

Article by Portfolio Management, allnews

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

No fear of investing at the highest level

13. March 2024 by Alessia Rütsch

Property risk – the markets are enjoying the sometimes massive and yet somewhat unrealistic profit increases.

Article by Portfolio Management, FuW

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

VT Wealth Management hires South Africa (wine) expert

1. December 2023 by Alessia Rütsch

A long-standing private banker is joining the growing team at independent asset manager VT Wealth Management in Zurich. The new man brings with him profound market knowledge that extends far beyond the financial sector.

Article by Sacha Fedier, CEO, finews

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Stock exchange commentary – Pepsi and PG

15. November 2023 by Alessia Rütsch

The economic risks should not be underestimated.

The Swiss financial company Partners Group is solidly positioned and should do well in a difficult environment. The strong brand and profitability speak in favour of Pepsi.

Article by Portfolio Management, finews

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Uncertainty in the markets is growing

27. October 2023 by Alessia Rütsch

Changes on the interest rate front and geopolitical developments are fuelling fears.

Article by George Alevrofas, allnews

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

A fourth pillar of retirement provision is necessary

9. September 2023 by Alessia Rütsch

The CEO of VT Wealth Management pleads for private savings alongside our three-pillar system, as otherwise in many cases the accustomed lifestyle can no longer be maintained after retirement.

Article by Sacha Fedier, CEO, finews

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Stock exchange commentary – Straumann

6. September 2023 by Alessia Rütsch

Further price declines could follow, but at least a crash need not be feared at present.

Article by Portfolio Management, finews

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro

The risks should not be underestimated

26. May 2023 by Alessia Rütsch

After the March banking turmoil, markets recovered quickly. But geopolitical and other risks should not be underestimated. Caution remains in order.
Article by George Alevrofas, allnews

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Restriction of emergency law helps the financial centre

2. May 2023 by Alessia Rütsch

The fact that the Federal Council has (once again) made use of emergency law in the UBS/CS case raises questions for the future of the Swiss financial centre.
Article by Thomas Fedier, founder of VT Wealth Management, allnews

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Stock exchange commentary – Interest rate hike

26. April 2023 by Alessia Rütsch

High inflation, rising interest rates and a slowdown in economic growth remain our biggest concerns.
Article by Portfolio Management, finews

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

A small step from emergency to injustice

26. April 2023 by Alessia Rütsch

The fact that the Federal Council applied emergency law (again) in the UBS/CS case raises questions for the future of the Swiss financial centre. Did the Federal Council acquire a taste for this authoritarian remedy in the Corona crisis?
Article by Thomas Fedier, founder of VT Wealth Management, NZZ

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

The economic situation weighs on the market

24. April 2023 by Alessia Rütsch

That equity prices are close to their all-time high does not change that.
Everycycle of Fed rate hikes ends in a recession or financial crisis.
Article by George Alevrofas, allnews

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Back to the future of private banking

13. April 2023 by Alessia Rütsch

Collaborations are imperative; transparency is essential.
Article by Sacha Fedier, finews

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Back to the Future in Private Banking

27. March 2023 by Alessia Rütsch

IFMs have advantages over banks: they are not tied to a particular bankingservice or a limited number of investment products.
Article by Sacha Fedier, allnews

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

The chip market is undergoing a fundamental change – this is what investors need to consider

23. June 2021 by Alessia Rütsch

The world is hungry for semiconductors. Swiss suppliers are profiting from the development. Which shares are attracting investors’ interest.
Article by George Alevrofas, Neue Zürcher Zeitung (only in German)

Filed Under: Article, Macro

Stock exchange commentary – Givaudan

11. February 2021 by Alessia Rütsch

The correction may still continue. Corporate results, often better than expected, do not prevent this.
Article by Portfolio Management, FINANZ und WIRTSCHAFT (only in German)

Filed Under: Finance Centre, Macro

High valuations are okay in the zero interest rate markets

12. December 2020 by Alessia Rütsch

George Alevrofas, CIO and portfolio manager at VT Wealth Management, expects a challenging first quarter of 2021 before stability returns to the markets.
Interview with George Alevrofas, FINANZ und WIRTSCHAFT

Filed Under: Article, Macro, Wealth Manager

Equity gains despite election uncertainty

5. November 2020 by Alessia Rütsch

The support of the US Federal Reserve and the vote in favour of the upcoming stimulus are certain and further enhance the attractiveness of equities as an asset class.
Commentary by George Alevrofas, Neue Zürcher Zeitung

Filed Under: Article, Macro

“These are money machines” – investment experts expect continued dominance of the tech giants

21. September 2020 by Alessia Rütsch

The shares of US technology companies have recently suffered certain price losses. However, in view of the massive gains in the preceding period, these are fading. In the future, too, it will be hard to avoid the stocks of the tech giants, say investment experts.
Article with George Alevrofas, Neue Zürcher Zeitung

Filed Under: Article, Macro

Stock exchange commentary – Sonova, Zimmer

16. April 2020 by Alessia Rütsch

After the temporary shocks triggered by the coronavirus, we will not see a V-shaped recovery in the financial markets. The uncertainties are too great for that.
Article by Portfolio Management, FINANZ und WIRTSCHAFT (only in German)

Filed Under: Article, Macro

Dynamic portfolio & As in the good old days

14. April 2020 by Alessia Rütsch

Dynamics portfolio; The use of artificial intelligence and algorithms
in the investment process has proven its worth in the crisis. But there are many things to consider.
Article with Raphael Steigmeier, FINANZ und WIRTSCHAFT (only in German)

As in the good old days; The Swiss private banking business is only a shadow of its former self. It is missing
of creativity and time for customer care. New technologies can help.
Article with Sacha Fedier, FINANZ und WIRTSCHAFT (only in German)

Filed Under: Article, Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Black Monday – The professionals recommend to keep a cool head

12. March 2020 by Alessia Rütsch

What should the private investor do if high price losses put a strain on the portfolio? A look at professional asset managers could be valuable.
Article with George Alevrofas, Neue Zürcher Zeitung

Filed Under: Article, Macro, Wealth Manager

Stock exchange commentary – Window Dressing

27. November 2019 by Alessia Rütsch

Many investors are still underinvested in equities, so it is highly likely that window dressing will come at the end of the year.
Article by Portfolio Management, FINANZ und WIRTSCHAFT (only in German)

Filed Under: Article, Macro

Stock exchange commentary – Vifor and Fiserv

27. November 2019 by Alessia Rütsch

The relatively good economic situation and loose monetary policy continue to support equities, but the risks should not be underestimated.
Article by Portfolio Management, FINANZ und WIRTSCHAFT (only in German)

Filed Under: Article, Macro

It is not always a question of cost

30. October 2019 by Alessia Rütsch

Depending on the market situation, the discussion about passive and active investing will be more or less intensive. The question of whether active versus passive investing is ultimately only a question of cost is justified – and quickly answered: no.
Articel by Sacha Fedier, FINANZ und WIRTSCHAFT (only in German)

Filed Under: Article, Macro

Stock exchange commentary – Proceed Selectively

28. May 2019 by Alessia Rütsch

In March, we advocated profit-taking as soon as Wall Street reaches new highs. It is now safe to underweight equities, especially as the political risks should not be underestimated.
Article by Portfolio Management, FINANZ und WIRTSCHAFT (only in German)

Filed Under: Finance Centre, Macro

Stock exchange commentary – caution advised

11. January 2019 by Alessia Rütsch

We are sticking with our cautious stance, even though there are some signs of the situation easing with regard to interest rates and the trade dispute.
Article by Portfolio Management, FINANZ und WIRTSCHAFT (only in German)

Filed Under: Macro

Stock exchange commentary – stable shareholder

25. October 2018 by Alessia Rütsch

We are still in a cautious mood as far as global stock markets are concerned. Valuations are pretty steep.
Article by Portfolio Management, FINANZ und WIRTSCHAFT (only in German)

Filed Under: Macro

VT Wealth Management focuses on entrepreneurs from the Alpine region

9. October 2018 by Alessia Rütsch

The Swiss asset manager VT Wealth Management has just launched an Entrepreneur Equity Note. It focuses on investments in companies controlled by a stable shareholder and located in the Alpine region.
Media release – Zurich, 9 October 2018

Filed Under: Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Stock exchange commentary – not a racing certainty

29. August 2018 by Alessia Rütsch

We still believe it makes sense to take profits on an ongoing basis. We would not be surprised if there were a correction in the autumn.
Article by Portfolio Management, FINANZ und WIRTSCHAFT (only in German)

Filed Under: Macro

Stock exchange commentary – Bringing in the harvest

14. June 2018 by Alessia Rütsch

Wir würden in Stärkephasen weiterhin Gewinne realisieren, Absicherungen vornehmen und Titel abbauen, die den Marktdurchschnitt nicht schlagen.
Articel by Portfolio Management, FINANZ und WIRTSCHAFT (only in German)

Filed Under: Macro

Stock exchange commentary – Vifor, Red Hat, Axa

11. April 2018 by Alessia Rütsch

Global growth seems to have reached its peak and the fear of trade wars is weighing heavily on the markets.
Articel by Portfolio Management, FINANZ und WIRTSCHAFT (only in German)

Filed Under: Macro

Stock exchange commentary – Buy Sulzer

8. February 2018 by Alessia Rütsch

We took profits in January in expectation of a correction. However, it is unusual that a downward trend in share prices starts when the general economic situation is improving and company profits are excellent.
Articel by Portfolio Management, FINANZ und WIRTSCHAFT (only in German)

Filed Under: Macro

Stock exchange commentary – US tax reduction

11. January 2018 by Alessia Rütsch

The global economic data drew a robust picture.
Articel by Portfolio Management, FINANZ und WIRTSCHAFT (only in German)

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Filed Under: Macro

Stock exchange commentary – Unique situation

20. September 2017 by Alessia Rütsch

It’s not often that we experience simultaneous growth, as at present. The only times we’ve seen this was at the end of the 1980s and before the 1973 oil crisis.
Article by Portfolio Management, FINANZ und WIRTSCHAFT (only in German)

Filed Under: Macro

Stock exchange commentary – French equities

17. May 2017 by Alessia Rütsch

The investment world is gradually returning to normal after an excessive phase of hysteria. Europe is not falling apart, and Trump is a real estate developer who is out of his depth and tends to react impulsively.
Article by Portfolio Management, FINANZ und WIRTSCHAFT (only in German)

Filed Under: Macro

Stock exchange commentary – All’s well despite the disturbances

16. March 2017 by Alessia Rütsch

Despite all the justified concerns regarding the political disturbances in Europe and the US, we should not underestimate the sustained cyclical upturn or the significance of interest rates returning to normal are not to be underestimated.
Article by Portfolio Management, FINANZ und WIRTSCHAFT (only in German)

Filed Under: Macro

Stock exchange commentary – Optimism

12. January 2017 by Alessia Rütsch

It doesn’t look too bad on the stock markets in the months ahead. The dollar will remain strong. The oil price will move on a level that will help both producers and consumers.
Article by Portfolio Management, FINANZ und WIRTSCHAFT (only in German)

Filed Under: Macro

Subordinated Loans – nothing for those new to mark-to-market

22. October 2016 by Sacha Fedier

Nowhere can the unintended impact of tougher banking regulation and daily marking-to-market be seen as clearly as in the subordinated loans segment.
Article by Thomas Fedier, FINANZ und WIRTSCHAFT (only in German)

Filed Under: Macro

Banks have learned nothing

24. May 2015 by Sacha Fedier

We’ve sold all bonds with a poor credit rating, are still holding 35% bonds in a balanced portfolio with a maximum duration of three years.
Interview with Thomas Fedier, NZZ am Sonntag (only in German)

Filed Under: Macro

The major banks haven’t exactly made themselves popular

9. December 2011 by Sacha Fedier

The big banks really haven’t made themselves popular with the population of late. So customers are looking for alternatives.
Interview with Thomas Fedier, finews.ch (only in German)

Filed Under: Finance Centre, Macro, Wealth Manager

Is there a threat of recession?

13. October 2011 by Sacha Fedier

It’s not the extent of the growth by the end of the year that is crucial, but whether the established nations have fallen into recession.
Article by Vanessa Honsel, finews.ch (only in German)

Filed Under: Macro

Opportunities in equities – despite market risks

27. July 2011 by Sacha Fedier

Political risks are overestimated – good reasons for equity investments and a trend reversal in the third quarter – moderate growth with little inflation.
Article by Vanessa Honsel, Finanz und Wirtschaft (only in German)

Filed Under: Macro

A profession with discreet charm

25. June 2008 by Sacha Fedier

The independent asset manager is regarded as an alternative to an asset manager at a bank or self management. The roots of this profession go back to the early modern era. The sector, which includes 2,600 companies in Switzerland, is currently experiencing a major upturn.
Article by Thomas Fedier, NZZ (only in German)

Filed Under: Finance Centre, Macro

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