{"id":4823,"date":"2025-09-01T09:15:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T07:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalstrategic.ch\/?p=4823"},"modified":"2025-09-01T09:27:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T07:27:59","slug":"innovation-portfolio-flexibility-matter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalstrategic.ch\/en\/innovation-portfolio-flexibility-matter\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovation Portfolio \u2013 Why Focus, Selection, and Flexibility Matter Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#03658c&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;light&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column top_padding_desktop=&#8221;60&#8243; bottom_padding_desktop=&#8221;60&#8243; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;advanced&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;20&#8243; top_margin_phone=&#8221;0&#8243; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221; font_size_min=&#8221;15px&#8221; font_size_max=&#8221;20px&#8221; font_size_desktop=&#8221;24px&#8221; font_line_height=&#8221;1.6&#8243; font_size_phone=&#8221;15px&#8221; font_size_tablet=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Strategy &amp; Portfolio Update \u2013 As of July 31, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"586\">Financial markets are on the move \u2013 more than ever. Geopolitical uncertainties, rapid technological advances, and a shifting interest rate environment are challenging investors. In such times, the central question arises: Where is it worth being bold \u2013 and where is caution the smarter choice?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"1049\">This is exactly where our <a href=\"https:\/\/globalstrategic.ch\/en\/innovation-portfolio\/\"><strong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"638\">Innovation Portfolio<\/strong><\/a> comes in, guided by a clear principle: we invest where strong momentum meets structural growth drivers. And we deliberately exit areas where the dynamic is visibly fading. This keeps us flexible, focused, and ready to actively seize opportunities. Our perspective includes not only short-term market moves, but also <strong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"979\">long-term megatrends<\/strong> that reshape entire industries and enable growth for years to come.<\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;30&#8243; top_margin_tablet=&#8221;30&#8243; top_margin_phone=&#8221;0&#8243; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;20&#8243; top_margin_phone=&#8221;0&#8243; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221; font_size_min=&#8221;26px&#8221; text_color=&#8221;#003554&#8243; font_size_desktop=&#8221;1.6vw&#8221; font_line_height=&#8221;1.1&#8243; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><span style=\"color: #03658c;\">Strategy update: Investment quota reduced to 60%<\/span><\/h3>\n<h2 id=\"the-energy-demand-behind-the-ai-boom\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><\/h2>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul font_size_desktop_16px font_line_height_1-6\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-check\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"extra-color-3\" data-spacing=\"10px\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<p data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1237\">As of <strong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1134\">July 31, 2025<\/strong>, we reduced our investment quota from 100% to 60%. Why? Because flexibility is worth gold right now.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1550\">\n<li data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1309\">\n<p data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1309\"><strong data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1266\">Defensive positioning<\/strong>: Lower risk in an uncertain environment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1426\">\n<p data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1426\"><strong data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1335\">High responsiveness<\/strong>: With 40% liquidity, we can immediately enter once new trends gain sustainable momentum.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1550\">\n<p data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1550\"><strong data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1450\">Strategic reserve<\/strong>: Cash as a strategic option allows us to act anti-cyclically and opportunistically in new themes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1768\">In today\u2019s markets, where sentiment swings between euphoria and caution, this setup provides decisive room for maneuver. For long-term investors, every period of weakness is not just a burden \u2013 it\u2019s an opportunity.<\/p>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;20&#8243; top_margin_phone=&#8221;0&#8243; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221; font_size_min=&#8221;26px&#8221; text_color=&#8221;#003554&#8243; font_size_desktop=&#8221;1.6vw&#8221; font_line_height=&#8221;1.1&#8243; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><span style=\"color: #03658c;\">Exiting weakening trends \u2013 entering new momentum<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul font_size_desktop_16px font_line_height_1-6\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-check\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"extra-color-3\" data-spacing=\"10px\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<p data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"2036\">In recent weeks, momentum has clearly slowed in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, robotics &amp; automation, semiconductors, and digitalisation. We have therefore consistently reduced our positions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"2036\">The counterpoint is clean energy. With the\u00a0<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ishares.com\/us\/products\/239726\/ishares-global-clean-energy-etf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">iShares Global Clean Energy ETF<\/a>, we have added a sector that currently shows not only relative outperformance but also absolute strength \u2013 a future-oriented step towards the energy transition.<\/p>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;20&#8243; top_margin_phone=&#8221;0&#8243; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221; font_size_min=&#8221;26px&#8221; text_color=&#8221;#003554&#8243; font_size_desktop=&#8221;1.6vw&#8221; font_line_height=&#8221;1.1&#8243; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><span style=\"color: #03658c;\">Core holdings: Stability in the tech sector<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul font_size_desktop_16px font_line_height_1-6\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-check\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"extra-color-3\" data-spacing=\"10px\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Our four core positions form the stable foundation of the\u00a0<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/globalstrategic.ch\/innovation-portfolio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Innovation Portfolio<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troweprice.com\/personal-investing\/investment-choices\/mutual-funds\/global-technology-fund.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">T. Rowe Price \u2013 Global Technology<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.columbiathreadneedle.com\/en-us\/individual-investors\/fund\/glob-tech-strategy-usd-acc-class-a-usd\/INC\/CH0126075925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Columbia Threadneedle \u2013 Global Technology<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.franklintempleton.ch\/de-de\/investment\/technology-fund\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Franklin Templeton \u2013 Global Technology<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackrock.com\/ch\/institutional\/de\/products\/239653\/blackrock-global-technology-fund-class-a-shares-fund\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">BGF (BlackRock) \u2013 Global Technology<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">These funds invest broadly in leading global technology companies: from cloud and software to semiconductors and e-commerce platforms. Different investment approaches (Growth, Quality, GARP) provide diversification\u2014and thus stability.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Implication: The tech sector remains a long-term megatrend\u2014driven by cloud migration, automation, AI applications, and the digital transformation of entire business models.<\/p>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;20&#8243; top_margin_phone=&#8221;0&#8243; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221; font_size_min=&#8221;26px&#8221; text_color=&#8221;#003554&#8243; font_size_desktop=&#8221;1.6vw&#8221; font_line_height=&#8221;1.1&#8243; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><span style=\"color: #03658c;\">Satellites with future power: Clean energy and battery technology<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul font_size_desktop_16px font_line_height_1-6\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-check\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"extra-color-3\" data-spacing=\"10px\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Surrounding the core, we have positioned two strong growth segments as satellites:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Clean energy (<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ishares.com\/us\/products\/239726\/ishares-global-clean-energy-etf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">iShares Global Clean Energy ETF<\/a>): Benefiting from massive global investments in renewables.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Battery value chain (<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lgim.com\/uk\/en\/individual-investor\/funds\/legal-general-battery-value-chain-ucits-etf-fund\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Legal &amp; General Battery Value-Chain UCITS ETF<\/a>): Driven by e-mobility, stationary storage, and falling production costs per kWh.<br \/>\nImplication: These satellites add additional momentum and tap into two key growth themes of the coming decade.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;20&#8243; top_margin_phone=&#8221;0&#8243; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221; font_size_min=&#8221;26px&#8221; text_color=&#8221;#003554&#8243; font_size_desktop=&#8221;1.6vw&#8221; font_line_height=&#8221;1.1&#8243; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><span style=\"color: #03658c;\">Conclusion: Defensive but ready for opportunity<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul font_size_desktop_16px font_line_height_1-6\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-check\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"extra-color-3\" data-spacing=\"10px\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/globalstrategic.ch\/en\/innovation-portfolio\/\">Innovation Portfolio<\/a> is more than just a collection of investments \u2013 it is a strategy for volatile times:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Core holdings secure stability and participation in the technology megatrend.<\/li>\n<li>Clean energy &amp; battery technology position us in growth areas with strong tailwinds (<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanedge.com\/reports\/2025-emerging-cleantech-trends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Emerging Cleantech Trends 2025<\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greentechmedia.com\/research\/reports\/clean-energy-tech-trends-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Clean Energy Tech Trends 2025<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>High liquidity provides safety and flexibility for the next big trend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong data-start=\"4512\" data-end=\"4524\">Why now?<\/strong> Because markets mean change \u2013 and only those who remain agile can seize tomorrow\u2019s opportunities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Further reading recommendations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/~\/media\/mckinsey\/business%20functions\/mckinsey%20digital\/our%20insights\/the%20top%20trends%20in%20tech%202025\/mckinsey-technology-trends-outlook-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">McKinsey: The Top Trends in Tech 2025<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 In-depth analysis of 13 frontier tech trends set to transform industries worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lazard.com\/perspective\/megatrends-investing-in-the-next-decade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lazard: Megatrends \u2013 Investing in the Next Decade<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Strategic perspectives on the key global trends shaping long-term investments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/ark-invest.com\/research\/big-ideas-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ARK Invest: Big Ideas 2025<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Innovation roadmap highlighting disruptive technologies with major growth potential.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackstone.com\/insights\/megatrends-building-the-future\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Blackstone: Building the Future \u2013 Megatrends and Investment Themes<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Overview of transformational investment themes driving the future economy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/am.jpmorgan.com\/us\/en\/asset-management\/adv\/insights\/alternative-investments-in-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">JPMorgan: Alternative Investments in 2025 \u2013 Top Five Themes to Watch<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Focus on elite growth sectors and emerging markets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imd.org\/future-readiness-indicator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">IMD Future Readiness Indicator<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Assessment tool for corporate preparedness for future challenges.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wipo.int\/edocs\/pubdocs\/en\/wipo_pub_1055_2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">WIPO World Intellectual Property Report 2024<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Insights into innovation policy and intellectual property as economic drivers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcltglobal.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">FCLTGlobal<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Research initiative promoting long-term investing principles.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/aiindex.stanford.edu\/report\/2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">AI Index Report 2025<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Comprehensive data and insights on the progression 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