Should we be worried about Sovereign Wealth Funds?

The collapse in oil prices has prompted concerns that many sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) will be forced to liquidate their vast holdings of financial assets, thereby putting further pressure on market prices. While not entirely unfounded, we think these fears are exaggerated.

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