Equities – Page 4
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White papersAsia ex-Japan Equity: Letter to Investors
The apparently unstoppable growth of passive assets – via exchange traded funds (ETFs) – presents a considerable challenge to active contrarian fund managers (like us). In this letter, we discuss how this powerful dynamic favours momentum stocks and how the outperformance of such stocks might run out of road.
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White papersEuropean Small Caps: Three Catalysts for Change
From changing interest rate expectations to potential political resolutions, there are reasons to believe that European smaller companies may be at a turning point. European equities have begun 2025 on a strong footing, outpacing both U.S. and broader developed markets this year. While this outperformance in part reflects both the recent decline in U.S. technology companies and a partial clawback of European equity indices’ relative underperformance since 2022, immediate concerns over trade tariffs have diminished.
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White papersTariffs take centre stage
“Diversification* and a balanced approach are now more important than ever, as the news on tariffs, negotiations, and retaliations will keep markets volatile”
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White papersCross Asset Investment Strategy - February 2025
Topic of the Month - What Trump 2.0 means for the economy and markets
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White papersNew sheriff in town
Uncertainty surrounding Trump’s fiscal policies could be a Rorschach test for investors.
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White papersReport Impact Opportunities Equity, Q4 2024
In harnessing the power of nature, biosolutions offer sustainable ways to tackle the world’s most pressing environmental and societal issues – from restoring ecosystems, improving health, optimising land use, and advancing sustainable food systems for a healthier, more resilient planet.
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White papersStrategy Outlook: Unified Global Alternatives - Hedge Funds First Quarter 2025
Unified Global Alternatives Hedge Funds (UGA HF) Broad Based Diversified (BBD) and Broad Based Neutral (BBN) portfolios generated positive results in Q4, experiencing profits across our four main strategies (Equity Hedged, Trading, Credit / Income, and Relative Value).
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White papersFinding Growth in US Stocks Beyond the Technology Sector
Technology stocks have been the poster child for growth in recent years. Other sectors deserve a closer look today.
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White papersLong-Term Equity: A Winner for Insurers?
Lower capital charges on a broader array of long-term equity investments could encourage insurers to reshape their asset allocations.
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White papersAre We Any Clearer About Trump 2.0?
Were 26 executive orders enough to convey the new administration’s direction and resolve the uncertainties in our outlook?
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White papersSeeking Perspective On DeepSeek
A Chinese AI start-up claimed its large-language model needs far less computing power than established models. What’s it all mean for chipmakers and the broader economy?
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White papersHow has DeepSeek disrupted the AI landscape?
The launch of Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence model triggered a rout in US technology shares as we entered the final week of January. Nvidia, the chipmaker that has been at the centre of the AI boom in the past couple of years, saw its share price drop around 17%, wiping out approximately US$600 billion in market cap value. Jeffrey Lin, Head of Thematic Technology Equities, and Johnny Hughes, Investment Director, analyse the potential implications of DeepSeek’s achievement for investors and the development of AI, and explore the long-term opportunities from this emerging technology.
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White papersWhy we’re banking on Europe’s value revival
In 2024, European value stocks outperformed the broader market, driven by resilient banks despite political risks and rate cuts. We believe the substantial valuation discount relative to US stocks offers a unique opportunity for value investors, highlighting Europe’s compelling case for substantial returns in a dynamic market.
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White papersAI - What’s changed?
Have Deepseek decided to give away gold for nothing? In this article, Fund Manager Hugh Grieves discusses the latest AI exuberance, and shares why the saying ‘history does not repeat but it often rhymes’ might be correct in this case.
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White papersBeyond Consensus: Economic Perspectives for 2025
As we begin 2025, our team of economists in the Capital Strategy Research (CSR) team highlight areas where their outlook is different from consensus.
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White papersPresident Trump: First week
Following the US elections, the initial market reaction reflected a sense of US exceptionalism, marked by rising equities and a stronger dollar.
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White papersPrivate Equity and Rates, Part I: The Theoretical Framework
Why we think declining rates should raise private equity valuations, and help unblock deal activity and fund distributions.
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White papersBrightening Capex: A Value Tailwind?
Global industrial activity appears to be gathering steam, potentially spurring capital expenditures, which could favor value stocks and small caps.
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White papersPrivate Equity and Rates, Part II: Do Rates Really Matter for Private Equity?
As the Federal Reserve embarks on a new rate cut cycle, we explore the long-term relationship between interest rates and private equity performance.
