Harald Egger

Chief Analyst, Crypto Asset Specialist Erste Asset Management

Harald Egger is a seasoned investment professional with over three decades of experience in asset management, quantitative portfolio engineering, and equity research. He began his career as a Fundamental Equity Analyst at GiroCredit before moving into equity management at Constantia Private Bank. Harald later spent five years at AXA Rosenberg as a Quantitative Portfolio Engineer in San Francisco and London. Since 2001, he has held multiple leadership roles at Erste Asset Management, including CIO, Head of Equities, and Chief Analyst. A CFA charterholder, he also specialises in crypto assets, providing internal education and strategic advisory to the board.

Day 1 | 17th June

10:25 AM Portfolio Construction Panel: Strategic asset allocation: How can you integrate crypto assets into your institutional portfolio to enhance diversification and deliver higher returns?

As institutional investors seek to optimize portfolio performance in an evolving market landscape, digital assets are emerging as a potential tool for diversification and enhanced returns. With their low correlation to traditional asset classes, cryptocurrencies offer unique opportunities, yet challenges persist around volatility, speculative perceptions, and limited long-term data. This panel will explore how institutions can strategically integrate digital assets into their portfolios, balancing risks with the potential for enhanced diversification and returns. Speakers will examine crypto’s performance relative to traditional assets, discuss the implications for reshaping allocation frameworks like the 60/40 model, and weigh the pros and cons of various investment approaches.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Harald.

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