Equities – Page 10
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White papersNew catalysts spur global stocks
For the first time in many years, the picture is brightening for non-US stocks. There are new catalysts accelerating change: fiscal stimulus in Germany, corporate reforms in Japan and South Korea, a weakening US dollar, signs of stabilisation in China, and an improving policy environment in Europe.
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White papersFour factors that could drive Chinese equity markets
Despite geopolitical, trade, and economic uncertainties, China’s stock market has emerged as one of the top returners globally in recent times. The MSCI China Index produced 10% in the first four months of 2025 and 26.5% over the past year, outstripping the MSCI USA, MSCI Emerging Markets and MSCI ACWI indices.
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White papersUS-China truce reduces tariffs for now
“The US-China trade announcement is welcome news, but policy uncertainty remains. As we wait for developments after the 90-day pause, we see opportunities in the broader global equities space.”
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White papersWhy Does Volatility Often Lead to Strong Emerging Equity Returns?
Moments of Extreme Fear Have Prompted Emerging-Market Equity Outperformance.
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White papersA new path forward for China-US trade
How the latest tariff retrenchment affects the Chinese economy and equity markets
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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 papersIn volatile equity markets, low vol index strategies have shone
Global low volatility indexes have significantly outperformed the market so far in 2025. Boriana Iordanova looks at whether there could still be more upside potential.
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White papersHow to Decarbonize Multi-Strategy Equity Portfolios: Practical Considerations
In the past few years, we have seen a growing number of Asian investors setting decarbonization targets for their equity portfolios. Some investors are interested in achieving carbon intensity reduction versus their market-cap based policy benchmark, while maintaining the desired broad market exposure.
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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?
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White papersUnlocked Potential: Enhancing DC Outcomes With Private Equity
As product innovations and regulation have removed barriers to entry, we assess the potential benefits for DC schemes of investing into private equity.
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White papersDigital disruption reshapes financial inclusion
About a quarter of the world’s adults lack access to affordable, quality financial services - but digital disruption is helping bring them into the formal financial system. Financial inclusion allows individuals to save and invest, while also supporting entrepreneurship and business growth. And for investors, these developments are opening the door to varied investment opportunities among banks and nontraditional financial services firms.
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White papersUnified Global Alternatives – Hedge Fund Bulletin – March
Risk assets were broadly weaker in March on the back of concerns around the US administration’s tariff initiatives and the prospect of a widening trade conflict. The lack of policy clarity weighed on consumer confidence and corporate capital expenditure plans, while the prospect of large-scale tariffs raised concerns about stagflation, and its influence US Federal Reserve monetary policy.
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White papersHow understanding sentiment can help improve investment outcomes
Investor sentiment is an important factor when assessing the fundamental value of a stock. Analysing the sentiment of company management in an earnings call can give us valuable insights into the confidence and direction of corporate strategy.
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White papersWill AI doctors disrupt drug commercialization?
AI and large language models are set to revolutionize drug commercialization, transforming traditional marketing and healthcare practices.
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White papersMoney Markets: Staying steady
The stability of the money markets is shining amid the greater financial turbulence.
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White papersO’Connor Global Multi-Strategy Alpha Monthly Letter: Navigating policy shifts and market opportunities
Policy uncertainty is a greater feature of the new US Administration than expected, and has begun to weigh on sentiment for consumers, corporates and investors.
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White papersNavigating the New Multipolar Investment Landscape
The global investment environment is undergoing a profound transformation, marked by a shift from a concentrated, unipolar market dominated by American mega-cap stocks to a more diversified and multipolar framework. This change, catalyzed by macroeconomic uncertainties and technological disruptions, demands a re-evaluation of portfolio strategies to mitigate risks and seize emerging opportunities.
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White papersUncertainty grips global equity markets
Global equities posted mixed results in the first quarter. Non-U.S. benchmarks generated gains, led by developed markets, with returns amplified by a weakening U.S. dollar. In contrast, U.S. equities delivered losses, hindered by concerns about the Trump administration’s aggressive trade policies and their economic impact.
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White papersNavigating listed infrastructure investing and tariffs
Time to “play defense” after an eventful first quarter?
