All Equities articles – Page 22
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White papersA racing certainty – can big tech beat the odds again?
My Grandad was into horse racing, it was his passion. If you named a horse, he could tell you who its sire and dam were and when he bet it was always “on the nose”. There were no ‘each way’ bets for him! As a youngster I didn’t understand how the same horse didn’t win all the time – surely if it was the fastest once then it would nearly always be the fastest. That was when he explained the handicap system to me – every time a horse won it would carry a heavier weight in its next race. This is what made it interesting, uncertain, unpredictable and his passion in life.
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White papers2025 CEO outlook: Is the US market too good to be true?
As the US prepares for a political changing of the guard, our CEO shares his thoughts on where he sees markets opportunities and the potential risks for investors in 2025.
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White papersDiverging fortunes: Global Market Perspectives, 1Q 2025
Despite elevated policy uncertainty, a solid economic backdrop implies this is still a risk-on investing opportunity. Our quarterly investment outlook highlights the themes and investment implications for the period ahead.
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White papersGrowth, Inflation and Equity Markets
We anticipate a supportive U.S. growth and inflation environment in 2025, but equity investors may not benefit from it by simply tracking the S&P 500 Index.
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White papersIn the Balance
We think easing inflation and a pro-business policy environment will support above-trend growth in 2025, but the balance is delicate with risks piled up on both sides.
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White papers5 keys to investing in 2025
As we enter 2025, market optimism is high amid a strong US economy, interest rate cuts and advances in artificial intelligence. The landscape continues to evolve, presenting challenges and opportunities for investors.
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White papersEquity Outlook - Defying gravity
The US economy enters 2025 in a strong position, with above-trend growth, but also above-target inflation. This combination, while positive for equities, is not sustainable. The question then is how quickly and in what manner growth and inflation revert to trend.
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White papersThe ‘why and how’ of integrating biodiversity into listed equity strategies
Stemming the pace of biodiversity loss has rapidly become a critical point on the global agenda – it is a key challenge both in terms of environmental and social risks.
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White papersSpotlight on US SMID cap stocks
Small and mid-cap companies are a vital part of the US economy, with a unique edge in today’s market landscape. In this video, we explore the advantages of investing in US SMID (small and mid-cap) stocks, especially as the rate-cutting environment opens new growth opportunities.
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White papersEquity Market Outlook 1Q 2025
We believe a strong economy, rebounding industrial activity, improving liquidity and rising animal spirits should continue to support corporate earnings growth and a broadening of the U.S. equity market in the coming year.
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White papersU.S. equities: Climbing the valuation wall
Investors enter 2025 with cautious optimism following a stellar 2024 for equities, as stretched valuations and elevated bond yields pose near-term challenges. Despite these potential headwinds, strong earnings growth remains the driver of market performance—if earnings deliver as expected, equities are likely to remain biased higher.
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WebinarTrump-starting the global economy
Concerns over US policy and China’s stalling economy will be key to the 2025’s global economic outlook. But while there are numerous uncertainties, we believe the picture remains favourable for both bonds and equities.
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White papersAfter two strong years, what will 2025 bring?
“2025 will continue to offer opportunities and investors will need to assess the impact of Trump’s policies.”
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White papersEquity Outlook: Preparing for Profound Policy-Driven Change
Political uncertainty and volatility create fertile ground for active investors to find companies that can successfully navigate a new era.
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VideoMarket Outlook for 2025: Gauging the Global Effects of New US Policies
For a deeper dive into these topics, read Fixed-Income Outlook 2025: Fertile Ground, and Equity Outlook: Preparing for Profound Policy-Driven Change.
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White papersFinancials: Poised for recovery
The positive economic outlook—highlighted by an increasingly likely soft landing—along with industry-specific green shoots, such as favorable credit conditions, improving loan growth, higher net margins and fee income, and a more accommodating regulatory environment, is poised to drive an inflection point in financial services earnings. These factors should help create a return to capital and a favorable earnings environment through 2026, helping extend positive investor sentiment within financial stocks.
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White papersReasons for a standalone India allocation in a global portfolio
Explore why India’s special characteristics have contributed to equity outperformance and how dedicated exposure could bring value to investors.
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - January 2025
A semblance of a goldilocks ahead of Trump’s inauguration
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White papers2024 recap: Resilient despite risks
Markets defied challenges in 2024, delivering strong gains across equities and bonds, supported by investor optimism and resilient economic fundamentals. Entering 2025, a mix of policy clarity and elevated equity valuations suggests a cautious but optimistic outlook for U.S. growth. Key risks—including trade policy and the Federal Reserve’s evolving ...
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White papersA short guide to index selection: A multi-step process requiring both quantitative and qualitative inputs.
The indexing industry has changed and evolved significantly since the first indexed equity portfolio was launched in 1971. More than USD 24 trillion is now invested on a passive basis globally – tracking a wide range of benchmarks across different asset classes in a variety of investment vehicles.
