"People recommend investing in the Swiss market during uncertain periods – like if you are expecting a recession. "Maybe in a bull market, Swiss equities are not going to be a huge outperformer globally — but they can generate positive returns. But in difficult times, Swiss equities, besides the U.S., is one of the markets to buy," Bänziger said. In her view, Swiss stocks benefit from the strong Swiss franc and a political system that fosters innovation in companies. Meanwhile, Bänziger believes Swiss Prime Site and PSP Swiss Property make good investments among small- and mid-caps, given the opportunities in the Swiss real estate sector.

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Persons: Carla Bänziger, Bänziger, Stocks Organizations: U.S . Federal, that's, CNBC Pro, Swiss, State Secretariat, Economic Affairs, Swiss Re, SIX Swiss Exchange, Dow Jones International Real, ABB, Nestle, Roche, Novartis Locations: that's Switzerland, Swiss, Zurich, U.S, Switzerland, Germany, China, Europe