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Asset Allocation
10%
Equities
10%
Indices
10%
Forex
20%
Commodities
50%
Bonds
Note: This is for illustrative purposes only and there is no obligation to accept the asset allocation provided by this tool. The Portfolio Mix is neither investment advice nor a suggestion on asset allocation to be adopted by the investors.
Instruments
Description
Trend
Trading Range
equites
Johnson & Johnson
Trend
Range $143.45 - $163.36
Johnson & Johnson enters July with renewed interest as healthcare stocks regain favor amid macro uncertainty. The stock benefits from its diversified model, steady pharmaceutical growth, recovery in the medtech sector, and a strong pipeline of late-stage drugs. Recent clarity on talc litigation and spino-related overhangs has also improved sentiment. Markets watch JNJ's mid-July earnings for signals on margin stability and guidance, especially in immunology and oncology. Its steady dividends and AAA rating attract conservative capital, especially in a higher-for-longer rate environment. Technically, JNJ is attempting to reclaim the resistance level at $157.50, a level that has been tested multiple times since March. A decisive move above this opens the door toward $165, a key zone last seen in late 2023. On the downside, strong support remains at $148.80, a multi-month base. Holding this level sustains the bullish trend into the second half of the year.
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indeces
Sweden 30
Trend
Range SEK 2,280 - SEK 2,621
Sweden's OMX Stockholm 30 Index has fallen 1.35% year-to-date amid headwinds. The government lowered this year's economic growth forecast for the second time in three months. Sweden's Finance Minister expects the economy to grow at a pace of 0.9% in 2025, down from the estimate of 1.8% in May and the projection of 2.1% in April. The central bank expects Sweden's economy to grow by 1.2% in 2025, down from 1.9% in 2024. Economic sentiment fell to its lowest level in 15 months, with the June Survey at 92.8, down from 94.5 in May, according to the National Institute of Economic Research. This is the weakest reading since March 2024. Subdued consumption and tariff uncertainties are weighing on Sweden's economic outlook. As a result, the Riksbank has begun easing monetary policy to support its economy. Signs of recovery appeared last year, but momentum has slowed, and the central bank may need to reduce further to boost growth.
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forex
EUR/USD
Trend
Range 1.125 - 1.233
From a technical perspective, on the weekly chart, the currency pair has broken the resistance at the 1.148-1.152 price mark, supporting a bullish stance in the month ahead. The currency pair initially broke the resistance in the week ending June 13th and retested the breakout in the week ending June 20th. It is worth noting that in the week ending June 20th, it printed a doji candle, which strengthened the bullish force, as the doji candle was printed during a breakout retest. From a fundamental stance, US President Donald Trump's comments about replacing Fed Chair Jerome Powell triggered a sell-off in the dollar as market participants began questioning its sovereignty. Additional pressures emerged as the US posted a lower GDP. The Q1 GDP was confirmed at -0.5% in the first quarter of the year, worse than the preliminary estimate of -0.2%. Furthermore, the Trade Balance posted a deficit of $96.6 billion in May, worse than the -$88.5 billion expected.
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commodities
Gold
Trend
Range $3200 - $3450
Gold prices rose 1.40% on June 26, 2025, reaching $3,334 per ounce, demonstrating resilience despite moderate safe-haven demand following the Israel-Iran ceasefire, which reduced geopolitical risk premiums. Despite this, ETF inflows of 263,503 ounces supported the rally. Year-to-date, holdings have grown by 7.4 million ounces, equivalent to approximately $875.8 million at current prices, indicating ongoing investor interest in gold. Meanwhile, investor focus has shifted to U.S. Federal Reserve policy following Jerome Powell's testimony, in which he stated that there's no rush to cut rates. Technically, gold remains near record highs, trading close to a long-term ascending trendline that originated in December 2024 and has been tested at higher lows on February 28, April 8-9, and May 15. This trendline is currently being approached near the $3,300 level, suggesting a critical support area. However, the overall sentiment remains bullish, with immediate resistance identified near $3,436—an area that has capped rallies on three separate occasions.
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bonds
iShares Core
U.S. Aggregate
Bond ETF
Trend
Range $97.32 - $100.29
The iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) is a prominent fund that closely tracks the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, offering a comprehensive snapshot of the U.S. investment-grade bond market. With a diversified portfolio of over 8,000 bonds—including government, corporate, mortgage-backed, and asset-backed securities—AGG provides extensive coverage of the U.S. bond market. The ETF is designed for cost-efficiency, boasting a low expense ratio of 0.03%, well below industry standards, and manages more than $123 billion in assets. AGG has delivered one-year returns of 5.5%, with a 12-month dividend yield of 3.80%. This makes it an attractive option for investors seeking broad exposure to U.S. bonds that offer minimal costs, with the potential for income and capital appreciation. The ETF has an effective duration of 5.7, making it less sensitive to interest rate fluctuations.
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iShares iBoxx
$ Investment
Grade Corporate
Bond ETF
Trend
Range $106.67 - $111.02
The iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) aims to mirror the performance of an index composed of U.S. dollar-denominated investment-grade corporate bonds. It provides investors with exposure to the high-quality segment of the corporate bond market, offering broad diversification across various sectors, maturities, and credit ratings. With a low expense ratio of 0.14% and strong liquidity, LQD is an attractive option for those seeking income and stability in the fixed-income space. The fund has delivered one-year returns of 5.7%. The ETF has a 12-month dividend yield of 4.40%. It carries moderate interest rate risk and low credit risk, with the majority of its holdings rated A or higher by major credit rating agencies. LQD is an excellent choice for investors seeking a reliable and well-diversified investment in the investment-grade corporate bond market.
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iShares iBoxx
$ High Yield
Corporate
Bond ETF
Trend
Range $78.61 - $81.82
The iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) is designed to mirror a broad index of U.S. dollar-denominated high-yield corporate bonds. Its primary goal is to offer investors access to the high-yield bond market's potentially high returns and diversification benefits. HYG holds over 1,000 bonds across various sectors and credit ratings, with substantial allocations in the 3-5 year and 5-7 year maturity ranges. The fund has posted one-year returns of 10%. It also features an attractive 12-month dividend yield of 5.79% and a low expense ratio of 0.49%, making it particularly appealing to income-focused investors. While HYG carries a moderate risk profile—characterized by higher credit risk and the volatility typical of high-yield bonds—it offers the potential for enhanced returns. Additionally, its lower correlation with other fixed-income and equity markets can improve the overall risk-return balance, making HYG a compelling option for those seeking a well-rounded and diversified portfolio.
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Vanguard
Short-Term
Corporate Bond
Index
Trend
Range $77.76 - $80.93
The Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index (VCSH) is a mutual fund that focuses on high-quality corporate bonds with maturities between one and five years. Its primary goal is to provide investors with a stable and moderate level of current income while minimizing exposure to interest rate risk. The fund closely tracks the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 1-5 Year Corporate Bond Index, which reflects the performance of U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade, fixed-rate bonds issued by companies in the industrial, utility, and financial sectors. With a remarkably low expense ratio of 0.03%, far below the industry average, VCSH has consistently outperformed its benchmark. The fund has delivered one-year returns of 7%, along with a 12-month dividend yield of 4.14%. It is well-diversified across various sectors, including financials, consumer non-cyclical, communications, and technology. VCSH is an excellent choice for investors seeking income generation while prioritising risk management and liquidity in their portfolios.
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Data Source: Bloomberg
Date: 30th June, 2025

Arun Leslie John
Chief Market Analyst

Deepa Sachanandani
Deputy Head - Research

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Risks & Assumptions
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The strategy might suffer from look-ahead bias which occurs due to use of information or data in a study or simulation that would not have been known or available during the period being analyzed. This can lead to inaccurate results in the study or simulation.
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Future price movements may not be exactly the same as the historical price movements and this could lead to variation in performance.
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Testing can sometimes lead to over-optimization. This is a condition where performance results are tuned so high to the past they are no longer as accurate in the future.
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The model assumes no slippages in trading. Slippage refers to the difference between the expected price of a trade and the price at which the trade is actually executed.
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Drawdowns in actual trading can be higher than the tested system and loses could significant in the event of leverage.
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Unforeseen events can lead to variation in performance from the tested trading strategy.
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The tested result has been computed with price feeds available from Bloomberg.
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The testing environment has not considered transaction or any other costs.
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Trading indicators used for the purpose of testing has been provided by Bloomberg.
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The strategy might suffer from data mining fallacy, selection bias and backfill bias.