All Equities articles – Page 12
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VideoHave higher rates made private equity trickier to do?
In our latest video insight, Elias Korosis, Partner, Private Equity, discusses the impact of higher rates on the private equity industry and outlines Federated Hermes’ approach.
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White papersValue investing: no longer “why” but “how”
Value investing has historically been a source of significant excess returns. This also holds true for European equities in which the annualised value premium, determined by the price to book ratio, has equalled 2.97% since 1990 through 2023.
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White papersCapital market assumptions: 2024
Our 2024 expectations for annualised returns over the next 20 years (what we call our capital market assumptions) are a mixed bag. Strong gains across markets over the past year have tempered our expected returns for equities relative to our 2023 outlook. On the other hand, higher starting yields translate into improved expectations versus last year across many fixed income asset classes.
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White papersThe Year Ahead for the Major Industry Sectors, Part 1
The first of two Perspectives outlining some of the key themes we think will drive the major industry sectors in 2024.
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White papersThe Year Ahead for the Major Industry Sectors, Part 2
The second of two Perspectives outlining some of the key themes we think will drive the major industry sectors in 2024.
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White papersNet-zero equities: resilience in an uncharted transition
The year 2023 in some ways brought a return to normality: slowing inflation, stabilising interest rates and, to some extent, more stable energy prices than in 2022. These positive developments fueled the strong performance of equity markets.
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White papersRed Sea disruptions: small impact so far, but a risk to watch
”The impact of Red Sea traffic suspensions is more regional than global, but duration will be the key factor to watch. At this stage, it is no game-changer for our outlook.”
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White papersThe case for US small-cap stocks in 2024
Although US small-cap stocks joined the extraordinary rally in the final quarter of 2023, many small caps continue to trade at a significant discount to their larger-company counterparts. This creates an attractive entry point. So says Geoff Dailey, Head of US Equities. In this interview, he explains why he sees the start of 2024 as a good time to allocate to US small caps.
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White papersThe first key to unlocking value in the UK small cap space
Since late spring and early summer the net positioning of the Volantis strategy has quietly crept higher. The strategy has been increasingly positively positioned as the sands have begun to shift more favourably for UK listed smaller equities.
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White papersDowns and Ups: Managing Equity Volatility Goes Both Ways
Defensive equity strategies that limit downside losses but lag too much in up-markets may be missing the mark. Is there another way to reduce volatility?
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WebinarNavigating Emerging Markets Through the Ballot Boxes
Join us on Thursday 1 February, as Yerlan Syzdykov, Global Head of Emerging Markets and Anna Rosenberg, Head of Geopolitics for Amundi Investment Institute, assess how geopolitical shifts could impact emerging markets, dive into market trends and explore the investment opportunities that are shaping the asset class.
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White papersChina’s Struggling Economy Masks a Promising Investing Landscape
Investor sentiment toward China has soured after a tough year for the economy and stock market. But the painful economic transition is also creating real opportunity.
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White papersChina’s pivot: steering through turbulence to sustainability
”The goal of Chinese policymakers is to manage the economic transition; this suggests deleveraging has become the new priority over the old growth-centric approach.”
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White papersBack to the Future? New Forces Could Revive Emerging-Market Equities
Q&A with Sammy Suzuki, Head of Emerging Market Equities, who discusses the outlook for an asset class that has struggled to overcome a decade of disappointment.
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White papersThe case for CLO equity: complementing private equity
Traditional private equity funds – portfolios of privately-owned companies which have been acquired by specialized firms, or “sponsors” – are a mainstay allocation for many institutional investors. These funds account for a significant portion of the alternatives exposure in public pensions, endowments, family offices, and other sophisticated, long-horizon investors.
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White papersDecoding the AI opportunity
In 2023, we saw significant future value creation from artificial intelligence pulled forward and reflected in share prices of companies set to benefit from this multi-generational opportunity.
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White papersWill 2024 be the year of the stock picker?
As the market rally broadens, there will be more room for stock pickers, says Stephen Auth, Chief Investment Officer for Equities, Federated Hermes.
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White papersEquity Market Outlook: Making Sense of Mixed Signals
Against long odds, 2023 marked a year of magnificent returns and the return of investor optimism.
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VideoThe Weather Is Changing for Climate-Focused Investors
As equity investors hunt for opportunities, why should they consider climate-focused investing?
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White papersYear-end rally turning uncertain in 2024
“After the 2023 rally, it’s time to embrace a diversified approach and search for opportunities across the board, including emerging markets.”
