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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.
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White papersWhy are credit spreads so tight?
1) Liquidity: This is the overriding factor, which is normally the case in markets. It is no surprise that markets are rallying like it’s QE, because this is QE! The Treasury General Account (TGA) has been run-off to the tune of c$500bn over the last few months driven by the U.S. hitting the debt ceiling. When this happens, the country is unable to raise enough debt to fund itself.
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White papersThe quiet evolution of ‘green’ bonds in global portfolios
The green bonds market is maturing as an asset class and with this maturity, it is beginning to enjoy global relevance. With €448 billion in issuance last year, Europe is still the engine, however what is important to note is that once issuers enter the green bond market, they tend to come back. For this reason, we expect many of those bonds issued in 2024 to roll-over.
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White papersIt’s quant. But not as you know it
MDT’s approach uses rigorous, supervised processes powered by advanced algorithms and robust risk management. But repeatability, transparency and the human touch are the key factors.
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White papersFinding Europe's elusive alpha
Over the last 25 years, a wide gap has emerged between the US and European economic and stock market performance. Steve Magill looks at whether recent signs of a challenge to this hegemony are a mere blip, or an important inflection point.
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VideoTalking Markets - Pan European Property
In this edition of Talking Markets, Fund Manager Alex Ross explores the powerful forces driving this rebound. With strong rental growth, secure income streams, and compelling valuations, the Pan-European property market could be shaping up to be a once-in-a-generation investment opportunity.
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White papersHow is Generali Investments addressing longevity risk in insurance portfolios?
With rising life expectancies, individuals and institutions face the critical challenge of ensuring financial security over extended retirement periods. Generali Investments – the asset management arm of the Generali Group – explains how they are leveraging a variety of innovative investment approaches to address the complex issue of longevity risk.
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VideoWho We Are
We specialize in markets and asset classes where we see opportunities to generate alpha through fundamental research, active management and access to our network of long-standing relationships.
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White papersHow Beta Investors Keep Alpha Under Control
Active ETFs are redefining the parameters of modern portfolio construction, offering solutions to the challenges faced by institutional investors. While it is easy to get lost in the rapidly expanding array of active ETFs, when investing in them European institutional investors have remained firmly anchored near core allocations around established benchmarks such as MSCI World and Europe.
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White papersHumanoids: the shape of future automation?
Humanoid robots are poised to revolutionize automation, but their complexity and cost raise questions about their future applications.
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VideoTalking Markets – Premier Miton Tellworth UK Smaller Companies Fund
In this edition of Talking Markets, Paul Marriage, fund manager of the Premier Miton Tellworth UK Smaller Companies Fund, discusses the noise around tariffs, exciting opportunities he is seeing, and why now could be the time for UK small-caps.
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VideoTalking Markets – European Opportunities
Are European equities gaining momentum? In this edition of Talking Markets, Premier Miton European Opportunities Fund Manager, Thomas Brown, discusses recent trends he is seeing in European equities, performance of quality and growth sectors, and where he is currently seeing exciting opportunities.
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White papersWhen quality counts
The last few years have presented many challenges for investing with an active approach and sustainability focus.
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White papersSAFI: A Modern Approach to Fixed Income Investing
How does systematic active fixed income (SAFI) investing actually work? In this article, we go through the SAFI investment process step by step, explain the generation of signals, and discuss the various potential benefits of SAFI for investors.
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White papersA bunker for the trade war
Equity market neutral strategies offer potential for shelter amid volatility.
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White papersAn Overlooked Piece of the UK’s Productive Finance Puzzle?
How do UK small and mid-sized companies play a crucial role in helping the UK economy to thrive?
