Equities – Page 23
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White papersAll-time highs on equity markets in spite of (almost) everything
After a difficult end to September for global equities, October started well before a brief pause and then a sharp rebound. Inflation concerns linked to skyrocketing energy prices weighed on equity markets before strong company earnings reports brought relief. WTI crude oil rose by 11.4% to end October at USD 83.60, marking a high since October 2014.
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White papersOnly 1/4 of large caps are on track to meet the Paris Agreement
The United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP) is in its 26th edition this year in Glasgow, Scotland. This is where global head of states, policymakers, and luminaries are gathering to discuss progress and actions in mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change.
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White papersEquities: Six Factors Behind Divergence in China-U.S. Markets
Since 2004, the FTSE China H50 Index has largely kept pace with the FTSE Emerging Markets Index as well as U.S. indices such as the S&P 500® and Russell 2000
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White papersThe Recent Performance of ESG Investing, the Covid-19 Catalyst and the Biden Effect
The purpose of this paper is to appraise recent ESG trends in global equity markets. It contributes to a broader research project started at Amundi in 2014 on the relevance of ESG. Since the latest update in 2019, we have lived through a global pandemic that profoundly reshaped the global economy and society, and an eventful change of leadership in the United States.
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White papersCase Study: Avoiding cash drag using Equity Index futures
Cash is a necessary component of most investment portfolios. It’s present in a portfolio for operational reasons, including managing subscription/redemption flows and income streams such as dividends.
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White papersThe Worst Seems to Be Over…Now It Gets Complicated
Investors have shifted focus from the immediate COVID-19 threat to the prospect of a cyclical slowdown and secular stagflation.
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White papersShifts & Narratives #10 - China is finally emerging from the US’s shadow
Today, with developed market equities highly correlated and bond yields remaining subdued, investors are searching for other sources of income.
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White papersConnecting the Dots on China’s Growth Outlook
Concerns about China’s slowing economy have focused on issues affecting property and manufacturing. But these are only part of the story. Investors seeking a fuller understanding of the risks and opportunities need to take a broader perspective.
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White papersUncovering Growth & Innovation in Germany’s Hidden Champions
Across the German equity market, small and medium-sized companies that are leaders in their fields, and have access to innovative technologies, look well-positioned for long-term growth.
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White papersSDG Engagement Equity commentary: Samsonite
The SDG Engagement Equity Fund focuses on attractive companies with the potential – through engagement aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – to generate outcomes that benefit people, the planet and investors. Here we demonstrate how we are engaging with current holding Samsonite to create positive impacts on the environment.
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White papersFrontier markets post-pandemic
The pandemic has introduced a large exogenous shock into economies and markets. While the young age demographic and reduced ability to implement lockdowns may have resulted in less of an impact on frontier economies, the impact has still been significant.
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White papersAn Evolutionary Perspective on ESG-Alpha
The NB Global Sustainable Equities team discuss why all financial analysts should embrace this alpha resource now in a material and forward looking way.
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White papersHow to Invest in the Upside Down Cycle
Policymakers’ “whatever it takes” motto is designed to mitigate risks of an early recession. They will support a reacceleration of activity if an incomplete recovery makes the economy too frail to survive a downturn.
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White papersCovid headwinds ease as China risks rise
At the time when EMs are navigating towards a healthier environment (Covid cases numbers shifting downward and vaccination rollouts speeding up), China’s selfinduced deceleration is now looming.
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White papersEmerging Markets: Poised for a Timely Recovery
The poor performance of emerging market (EM) equities relative to the U.S. equity market over the last decade is a salutary reminder that stock markets and economies are very different beasts. Find out why Origin Asset Management believes EMs are poised for recovery.
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White papersShifts & Narratives #9 - Adapting equity portfolios to a regime of higher inflation
The return of inflation is clearly one of the top themes of 2021 and the post-pandemic economic revival. In addition to the temporary effects associated with supply chain bottlenecks (semiconductors, energy, copper, etc.) during a sudden upturn, there is the question of a potential change in the inflation regime.
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - October 2021
Recently, financial markets have had to digest some mixed signals from the US economy (August jobs report and retail sales, latest CPI). The Fed announced a potential tapering, but the overall approach will be gradual and the ‘not enough growth’ narrative will remain dominant.
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White papersEconomic and Market Review: Key Considerations for Equity Investors
Why we think the equity bull market can last at least until mid-2022.
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White papersInvesting Reinvented - Capturing Disruption in Companies and Portfolios
In a world of pervasive innovation, investors need a new mindset to identify transformational companies and portfolio strategies with true return potential. But reaping the benefits of innovation also requires some old-fashioned fundamental sense.
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White papersGrowing Pains for EM Corporates Amid China’s Regulatory Crackdown
Chinese corporates are experiencing growing pains as fines and restrictions rain down on sectors like tech, real estate and education—but select opportunities are emerging as well.
