A Critical Insight into the Correlation Between Macroeconomic Indicators and Portfolio Choices on the ASX 200, Examined Through the Lens of the Colin St Value Fund

International Journal of Economics and Management Studies

© 2025 by SSRG - IJEMS Journal

Volume 12 Issue 10

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Arsh Ahuja

10.14445/23939125/IJEMS-V12I10P104

How to Cite?

Arsh Ahuja, "A Critical Insight into the Correlation Between Macroeconomic Indicators and Portfolio Choices on the ASX 200, Examined Through the Lens of the Colin St Value Fund," SSRG International Journal of Economics and Management Studies, vol. 12,  no. 10, pp. 23-31, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939125/IJEMS-V12I10P104

Abstract:

The Importance of Macroeconomic indicators and Commodities in Various Investment Funds is an important factor in ensuring long-term profitability and sustainable growth, even during adverse geopolitical circumstances. This Paper analyses the impact of economic indicators that have affected the performance of the ASX 200, along with other factors that have undergone changes by Australian Investment funds that targeted the ASX 200. What are the external factors that have influenced their decisions? Importance of the Colin St fund that has weathered all storms and reported above-average performances during the time period considered.

Keywords:

ASX 200, Credit Spread, Equity Funds, Macroeconomic indicators, Uncertainty Beta.

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