Equities – Page 24
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White papersPM Perspectives: Global Equity Enhanced Income
Eddie Cheng, Vince Fioramonti, and Megan Miller manage components of Allspring’s Global Equity Enhanced Income (GEEI) strategy. Here they discuss how GEEI addresses the equity income tug-of-war.
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White papersDara to Know
Dara Friedman is on the defensive, and that’s intentional. BGO’s Core Plus manager talks about fighting back against market uncertainty.
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White papersAs rate hikes near end, historic investor opportunity may begin
To say this has been an interesting year in financial markets is an understatement. Equities have been stronger than most expected, and the 10-year US Treasury yield is up 40 basis points as of 13 September. So where are we now as we head into the homestretch of 2023?
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White papersMacroeconomics, Geopolitics, and Strategy - September 2023
Japan’s Q2 GDP significantly outperformed expectations, soaring to a 6% SAAR* from 3.7% in Q1. This robust performance was primarily driven by a surge in exports, while domestic demand indicators, such as private consumption and imports, contracted. We have revised our 2023 growth forecast up from 1% to 2%, to reflect the Q2 surprise.
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White papersEquity markets frustrate both bulls and bears
Despite some wavering in May, global equity markets have generally remained resilient year-to-date. Most major indexes have held on to gains made in the first quarter of 2023, when markets overcame volatility driven by bank failures in the U.S. and Europe.
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White papersDiversifying + Defensive Equity Approaches
In times when downside risk may lie ahead, a combination of diversifying and defensive equity approaches can potentially improve the probability of achieving positive outcomes.
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White papersWill the US equities rally continue?
The blue-chip S&P 500 index was up 3.1% in July. But stronger than expected US jobs data has added to speculation about future interest rate hikes.
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White papersThe Short & Long of the AI Rally in Equities
AI is likely to have a major impact on economic productivity and corporate profitability, and—like previous technology paradigm shifts—will likely produce a long list of losers and a short, but growing, list of winners.
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White papersWhy ESG Investors Should Look Beyond the Obvious Choices
Companies that are on course to overcome ESG controversies deserve closer attention from investors.
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White papersGetting better all the time?
With improving CPIs, the mood music for investors might be sounding sweeter
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White papersThe illiquidity premium in private asset markets
Investing in private assets can lead to higher returns when compared to public markets, at least over the longer term. In this last of our three-part overview* on private asset investing drawn from our recent paper, we look at how private asset outperformance – the illiquidity premium – can be seen as compensating investors for their willingness to lock up capital for five to 15 years, the usual lifecycle of private equity and private debt investments.
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White papersConcentration Consternation
The widening representation of large U.S. stocks in large-cap benchmarks has reduced the benchmarks’ diversification benefit. Investors may want to diversify and seek outperformance by allocating to mid- and small-caps.
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White papersRecord Heat, Climate Policies Energize Low-Carbon Investing
New public policies reflect growing urgency to address climate risk, which equity investors should emphasize, too.
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White papersTaking Stock
As we reach the halfway point of an unexpected year for markets, what’s next for equities?
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White papersA deeper dive into investor engagement with Japanese corporates
Investors in Japanese equities who have earned their credibility through a deep understanding of Japan’s cultural and corporate landscape could find themselves in a unique position where they may add value to companies through engagement. Here we look at two case studies.
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White papersHow to Prepare for Market Volatility Before It Strikes Again
When markets are rising, investors don’t always prepare for turbulence. Yet we think the best time to build a defensive plan for an equity allocation is before volatility strikes.
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White papersEmbracing Change in Chinese Equity Markets: Q&A with John Lin, Chief Investment Officer—China Equities
The AB China A Shares Equity Portfolio has been focusing on China onshore stock exchanges since the strategy was launched in 2009. In this brief interview, portfolio manager John Lin explains how the fund’s consistent, value-driven approach has helped the portfolio navigate this highly complex and fast-evolving market.
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White papersFearful markets brace for further hikes
The US Federal Reserve latest meeting minutes indicate further tightening likely following June pause.
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White papersAmundi Pension Funds Letter n°18
Every June, Amundi welcomes clients from around the world to its investment forum in Paris to discuss the new trends shaping investment. That the world has been approaching a critical juncture has been a stable topic of the past few years. But this year, the consensus was clear: We have embarked on a new era.
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White papersNasdaq Rebalance Spotlights Risks from Supersized Set of Stocks
Even benchmark-makers are starting to address the supersized influence of heavyweight stocks. Nasdaq’s plan to reconfigure the weights of its constituents should prompt investors to think about the broader concentration risks in US equity markets, particularly in passive portfolios.
