Equities – Page 44
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White papersCore Matters - Leveraging on “Made in China 2025”
Since its access to the WTO in late 2001, China has seen a stellar rise of its economy, managing to raise its nominal GDP eight-fold and to become the largest export economy in the world. Its exports shares in several products, especially in computers or mobile phones are beyond 80% of world exports and in a multitude of other items, the country also plays a dominant role.
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White papersLet’s talk about actual investing.
Investing should be about working constructively with inspiring individuals and companies on behalf of our clients, says Stuart Dunbar.
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White papersCross Asset Investment Strategy - December 2018
This year has proven to be challenging for portfolio construction, as well as regarding returns. To put this into perspective, for 2009-17, our analysis shows that each year, on average, 76% of major asset classes (including different regional government bonds, equity, inflation-linked, currency and commodities) recorded positive performances.
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White papersWhy Investors Should Care About French “Yellow Vests” Protest
The Gilets Jaunes (Yellow Vests) are a largely spontaneous protest movement that emerged in France, in October. With no declared political affiliation, they called for lower taxes and a higher level of social transfers and public services.
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White papersCore Matters: The economic and financial impact of demographics
Population ageing is one of the most disruptive trends of the twenty-first century: it is affecting nearly all sectors of the society, from labour market and productivity to savings and consumption behavior. It is reshaping the demand for goods and services and of course it impacts insurance and financial markets.
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White papersA Sea of Opportunities
We are of the opinion that the market has been discounting a far more pessimistic scenario than we currently envisage for emerging markets. EM fundamentals remain strong and we believe that the sell-off provides attractive investment opportunities for long-term investors.
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White papersDisruptive technologies challenge traditional infrastructure approach
Traditional infrastructure investments are being challenged by the pace of innovation, and technology and disruption will likely create opportunities across all core infrastructure asset types. So a highly flexible approach is required to respond to this.
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White papersQ&A – the credit cycle and interest rates
The Head of Investment Grade Credit, EMEA, gives his thoughts on where we are in the credit cycle, what will happen to interest rates, and his expectations for the future and how President Trump might influence this.
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White papersCompetitive advantage takes centre stage
Technology firms previously enjoyed three to five years of competitive advantage, but today’s sector is a different beast.
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White papersShopping for high-quality industrial property
After a year of strong returns, industrial property is in vogue with investors.
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White papersUS smaller companies may shine as rates rise
Historically, when Treasury yields rise US smaller companies tend to outperform their large company counterparts – and we could just be entering such a period.
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White papersDivided we stand...?
US yields finished marginally lower after being on the higher side for much of the week.
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White papers3 views on coping with market volatility
With swift and sudden market volatility, investors are looking for context and insight. Our economists and portfolio managers react to recent turbulence, giving you thoughts on how to understand and react to market moves.
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White papersCould a Severe Equities Selloff Prolong Economic Expansion?
Could a sharp pullback in equities help to prolong the U.S. economic expansion and thus delay the onset of any recession?
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White papersThe Case for Global Convertibles
Convertible securities are a unique asset class in the investment world, offering investors both the growth potential of common stocks and the income offered by bonds. Issued by companies looking to raise capital, these hybrid investments are generally structured as some form of debt (bonds, debentures) or preferred shares with an embedded option that allows conversion into common shares under predetermined conditions.
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White papersIn Credit: The sun shines on Brazil?
Core US bond yields drifted higher again last week with volatility in Europe centred upon the Italian bond market once again.
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White papersExpect a rise in volatility from a ‘no-deal’ Brexit
Amid growing speculation that the UK could be heading towards a ‘no-deal’ Brexit, market watchers agree that this would be disruptive for UK markets. But the impact on European markets is likely to be more varied.
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White papersItaly would have better prospects in a new financial crisis
Credit agency Cerved predicts the country is better placed to withstand a crisis than it was in 2008, with the pharmaceutical, tech and supermarket stocks looking most resilient.
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White papersItaly’s outlook clouded by populist policies
While the new government’s economic policies appear expansionary, a lack of clarity over how they will be paid for means investors may face turbulent months ahead.
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White papersReinvigorating the Mittelstand
Germany’s small- and medium-sized companies have been at the core of its economic success story, but now their fortunes depend on their ability to adapt to mounting pressures.
