All Equities articles – Page 2
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White papersGlobal SMID Equity Engagement*, Q4 2025 case study: Credicorp
Our Global SMID Equity Engagement Q4 2025 case study looks at Credicorp, Peru’s leading financial group, and the vital role it plays in promoting financial inclusion in the country.
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White papersTaking the measure of private equity
Investors have multiple metrics to assess performance.
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - January 2026
Central banks easing into a thus-far resilient economy
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White papersEurozone Multi-Asset shines in 2025
A 50-50 Eurozone equity and fixed‑income index has delivered only two negative annual returns since 2015, showing how diversification across asset classes and a long-term investment horizon can help overcome volatility. The 2022 exception – when both equities and bonds delivered negative returns – was followed by three years of above-average returns.
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White papersEquities: Stay Invested, Stay Diversified
Looking back over the past year and ahead to 2026, it feels especially relevant to re-emphasize the importance of staying invested and diversified.
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White papersKeeping the lights on: How utilities are meeting AI’s energy needs
As we head into year-end, the question on many investors’ minds is: “What’s next?” While some themes have run their course, one opportunity continues to stand out - listed infrastructure. In this note, Jim Wright, Fund Manager of the Premier Miton Global Infrastructure Income Fund, explains why affordability concerns remain and how innovative solutions and cost-sharing models are emerging to address these challenges.
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White papersThe Journey of Global Liquidity
Tracking global liquidity is essential because it influences all assets, which has significant implications for portfolio construction. However, analysing global liquidity is complex: while measuring the initial supply is relatively straightforward, understanding how it spreads and multiplies is challenging.
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White papersKey Investment Themes 2026: Our roadmap for the new investment landscape
2025 has seen the global economy hold firm, despite headwinds from the US ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs and concerns over fiscal dominance and the ability of the Federal Reserve to maintain its independence. Most central banks normalised monetary policy while the AI investment boom helped to support growth.
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White papersGermany: from crisis comes opportunity
The German economy has entered a phase of structural stagnation. Growth remained weak in 2025, following two consecutive years of recession. The export sector and industry as a whole are in crisis. The shift in fiscal policy at the beginning of the year, coupled with the relaxation of the debt brake rule, is expected to boost growth in 2026, but to what extent?
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White papersStock market outlook: Three investment strategies for 2026
Has the AI boom reached bubble territory? Have markets overcome the risks of policy uncertainty? Can markets outside the US continue to show strength, or will the global rally fade as it has many times in the past?
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White papers2024-2025 Private equity impact report: Accelerating solutions for a world in transition
Climate change and inequality remain deeply interconnected challenges. At Nuveen Private Equity Impact, we’re backing growth-oriented, lower-middle market companies driving an inclusive transition to a low-carbon economy, where impact and performance are directly aligned. Explore our latest report for insights on new investments across energy efficiency and circular economy solutions, enhanced ESG measurement, industry partnerships, and portfolio case studies showcasing real-world impact.
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White papersManaged rivalry, emerging opportunity – China’s equity renaissance
China’s economy and equity market are entering a new phase, powered by Technological advancements, electrification and world-class supply chains. Beneath the structural change lies a broad and attractive range of opportunities for investors willing to look beyond old stereotypes.
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White papersCountdown to the new year: Views from the Global Equity team
The Global Equity team weigh the key opportunities and potential risks driving their thinking for 2026.
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White papersUnderstanding private equity performance
Investors in private equity (PE) hope for the opportunity to earn higher cumulative returns in exchange for potential trade-offs like lower liquidity and manager selection. This is for good reason, as over the last 25 years, the Cambridge Associates US Private Equity Index had a pooled net return of 12.09%, compared with annualized returns of 8.46% and 9.38% for the Russell 2000 and the S&P 500 indices, respectively.
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White papersThe Fed delivers a rate cut with a caveat
The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points but signaled a more cautious path ahead, projecting just one cut in 2025. The policy statement leaned hawkish with upgraded growth forecasts, while Chair Powell maintained a neutral tone. What does this mean for your portfolio? Discover where we see the biggest potential in today’s rate environment.
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White papersNavigating equity risk in evolving capital frameworks: the case of targeted equity SCR overlay
Navigating an evolving regulatory landscape, insurers worldwide face a crucial challenge: how to efficiently manage the capital required to support equity investments without sacrificing potential returns.
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White papersAbove and below the radar: Five themes for 2026
The outlook for growth, inflation and rates remains unsettled, but compelling opportunities exist. From U.S. large caps and private credit continuing their momentum, to potential turnarounds in municipals, real estate and private equity. Discover five investment themes to watch in 2026, including less-discovered areas like alternative credit markets and second-derivative AI plays.
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White papersChinese equities have more room to grow
Chinese equities rebound after years of weak sentiment, driven by attractive valuations and liquidity shift. Healthcare, global expansion, Hong Kong IPOs and tech-enabled growth offer potential long-term upside.
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White papersPrivate equity: The Red Thread – Alternatives, Edition 2025/26
Heading into year-end, private equity investors have significantly more policy clarity than in H1 and it is mostly good news. A rocky tariff rollout in the US has created some winners (companies with limited exports, primarily home-country exposure and services) and losers, but increased clarity has undeniably helped markets.
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White papersChina’s lithium crackdown and electric vehicle price wars: What investors need to know
The boom years are over. Beijing’s crackdown on low-grade lithium, loss-making battery plants and fragmented EV brands signals a new era of discipline. For investors, the question is: who thrives when growth gets disciplined?
