How much dividend indices have changed | Which sectors are broadly diversified | How investors build private equity exposure in a structured way

How much dividend indices have changed

When investors think about buying a fund or ETF based on a global dividend index, many have this image in mind: a focus on European stocks and broadly diversified sector investments. However, that was the picture back in 2015. An analysis by Sebastian Dörr shows that a lot has changed since then.

 

Which sectors are broadly diversified – and which are not

Sector investments are actually quite straightforward: investors who are confident in a particular industry or want to broaden their portfolio exposure deliberately buy a fund or ETF for that segment. Why they should check the Gini coefficient beforehand is explained in an analysis by Sebastian Dörr.

 

How investors build Private Equity exposure in a structured way

A complex asset class, easy access: With the HQT Vintage Fund, HQ Trust enables investors to invest in private equity in a structured and diversified manner. Helmut Quast and Kay Gallus explain how it works and why a systematic approach is crucial in this asset class.

 

More debt, more weight: The logic behind bond indices

Many investors are well-acquainted with stock indices. They know which countries, sectors, and often even individual stocks dominate the index – and that weighting is often based on market capitalization. But what about bonds? Jan Tachtler explains the logic behind bond indices.

 

On Germany's growth, balancing acts, and reforms

The latest episode of Q focuses primarily on Germany: on positive impulses, potential reforms, projected economic growth in 2026 – and what that means for German equities.

But Christian Subbe and Dr. Michael Heise also address many questions about the U.S. They explain the Fed's balancing acts and give their outlook on interest rates and stocks.

 

“Many athletes lack financial experience”

Despite high earnings, some professional athletes face financial difficulties after their careers end. In an interview with Private Banking Magazin, our Managing Partner Helmut Quast discusses the main causes of this trend. The interview also covers the unique financial needs of wealthy professional athletes and their biggest financial risks.