Australian Retirement Trust, with A$350 billion in assets, increased its holdings in global equities, Japanese financials, European defense sectors, and UK bonds to seize opportunities from market volatility. The fund is trading almost daily in response to the crisis, focusing on energy importers expected to recover quickly after the conflict resolves.
Inflation due to the war has led to rising yields in British gilts, impacting global investors' expectations for future rate increases. ART's balanced fund saw a 9.6% annual return, outperforming the industry average.