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White papersRevisiting the Case for Active Investing in an AI-Heavy Market
What might happen when the promise of AI meets market reality?
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White papersETF spectrum: Aligning active options
ETFs are no longer just index trackers: today’s market spans traditional passive, systematic active, fundamental active and option-overlay strategies – so investors must look past the label.
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White papersPivot to Europe: (re)positioning along the new Fixed Income routes
Year to date, European fixed income has delivered broadly positive performance, albeit with pronounced dispersion by sector, curve, rating and country. Active asset allocation and security selection have benefited from divergences across European fixed income markets.
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VideoThere’s power in data
Discover the power behind our quant investing strategies – this highlight video showcases the techniques, insights and talent driving MDT’s approach.
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White papersEurope’s industrial backbone is eroding
Europe’s post-war prosperity was built on steel, chemicals, and autos. But that industrial backbone is now under strain. China’s state-backed industrial strategy has created overcapacity in sectors Europe once led. Coupled with the United States pivot to protectionism the global trading order is changing.
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White papersFixed income: Opportunity amid global divergence
Opportunity amid global divergence: Amid global policy divergence and persistent macro uncertainty, fixed income markets are entering a new phase of elevated yields, resilient fundamentals and wider dispersion—making active management and selective credit positioning key.
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White papersFixed income’s next chapter: A Q&A on rate cuts, diverging growth and European opportunities
With solid corporate balance sheets in Europe and room for further rate cuts in the US, conditions appear favourable for fixed income. But with diverging growth stories, and potential shocks such as the ongoing political situation in France, active bond management has never been more important. Salvatore Bruno and Mauro Valle at Generali Asset Management S.p.A. Società di gestione del risparmio (“Generali AM”) share their views on the macro environment and how this translates into bond portfolios.
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PodcastPlaying the Long Game: A Tale of Time and Investment
Have you ever wondered how investment professionals navigate the complexities of forecasting asset returns and constructing robust portfolios in an uncertain world? In this insightful conversation, Alla Harmsworth from AllianceBernstein delves into the intricacies of long-term asset allocation, emphasizing the importance of humility in forecasting and the need for thoughtful portfolio construction.
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White papersDo you want to track—or do you want to lead?
In an era of benchmark concentration and high performance dispersion, investors face a fundamental question: track the market, or target outperformance by adding active risk that may lead to underperformance?
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VideoThe MDT factor: How MDT is different from traditional fundamental and quant equity strategies
Scott Conlon, Investment Director, MDT Advisers, breaks down how MDT sets itself apart from traditional fundamental and quant equity strategies – offering a data-driven, dynamic edge.
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White papersThe US SMID revival: Why this quiet rotation matters
After years of anticipation, the long-awaited rotation into US small and mid-caps (SMID) is finally gaining traction. Charlotte Daughtrey, Investment Director - Equities, explains why the second half of 2025 presents a rare convergence of macroeconomic, policy and market forces - creating a compelling opportunity for investors.
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White papersCustom thematic solutions: thematic investing on your terms
Pictet has been building active thematic strategies since the 1990s. Our Global Thematic Investment Solutions team partners with clients to create customised solutions that meet their unique needs for asset allocation, responsible investment beliefs, portfolio characteristics requirements, exclusions, legal wrapper, risk appetite and more.
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White papersWhy now? The case for European high yield
As investors reassess their fixed income allocations, we believe the European high yield (HY) market is emerging as a compelling opportunity. European HY has matured into a robust and diversified asset class, offering attractive risk-adjusted returns and strategic diversification benefits.
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VideoPremier Miton Fixed Income update August 2024
Lloyd Harris, Head of Fixed Income, explores the macro forces shaping global bond markets. Highlighting sticky inflation in the US, labour driven inflation pressures in the UK, and Europe’s rising fiscal stimulus from military and infrastructure spending.
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White papersUnlocking idiosyncratic alpha: Quick takes on capital markets
In an environment shaped by volatile macro trends, focused active stock selection—so-called idiosyncratic alpha—offers a resilient source of outperformance. Managers who can identify opportunities beyond broad market movements are best positioned to build robust, long-term portfolios.
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White papersSAR’s in their eyes: the turning tide in UK water utilities
With news emerging that the government may appoint an administrator for Thames Water, something Premier Miton’s Fixed Income team forewarned, attention turns to the broader UK water sector. Once plagued by underinvestment and excessive debt, the tide appears to be turning. Improved allowed returns from Ofwat, fresh equity injections into key players, and the anticipated Cunliffe review signal a more investible future.
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White papersRemaking the case for US SMID caps
Over the past 10 and even 30 years, SMID cap companies have quietly outpaced large caps in earnings growth. Yet, large cap indices have dominated headlines, driven not by superior growth, but by soaring PE ratios. In this note Hugh Grieves, Fund Manager of the Premier Miton US Opportunities Fund, takes a look at the overlooked power of SMID caps.
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White papersThe Hidden Edge: Why Granular European Assets Hold the Key to Outperformance
In today’s complex and fragmented European real estate market, opportunities are available if you are able to recognise them and are willing to do the hard work. But to see and recognise them you need to have your “boots on the ground,” your “hands on the data,” and your “head in the realities of the local market’s engine rooms.” In Germany, particularly, I’ve come to see that the greatest value is not just found but created, through rigorous granular origination and disciplined active asset management. That is the strategy we’ve embraced at Arrow Global, and it’s one I believe that offers the best chances of value creation.
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VideoTalking Markets – US Opportunities
“The One Big Beautiful Bill” – is it good for the US economy? In this edition of Talking Markets, Premier Miton US Opportunities Fund Manager, Hugh Grieves, breaks down Trump’s policies on trade, tariffs and broader economic shifts, exploring what they could mean for US investors.
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VideoThe One Question Video Series: You Ask. We Answer.
Systematic Active Fixed Income (SAFI) investing builds portfolios with exposure to factors that are believed to be impactful to performance, according to historical data. Hear from Arkady Ho, Fixed Income Portfolio Strategist, about the potential benefits of SAFI.
