Making the most of beta

Each month, ETFM interviews a leading fund manager on how they use ETFs in their portfolio. This month, Raj Basra, investment director at Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management, explains his strategies to Emma Oakman Emma Oakman: You are 25-30% invested in ETFs, which is relatively high for the industry. What role do they play in your portfolios? Raj Basra: We use ETFs in both the core and satellite areas of portfolios for passive beta positions, tactical short term market exposure and to equitise cash. We also use them as a cheap, quick and efficient route to alternatives including eme...