All Equities articles – Page 26
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White papersGetting better all the time?
With improving CPIs, the mood music for investors might be sounding sweeter
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White papersThe illiquidity premium in private asset markets
Investing in private assets can lead to higher returns when compared to public markets, at least over the longer term. In this last of our three-part overview* on private asset investing drawn from our recent paper, we look at how private asset outperformance – the illiquidity premium – can be seen as compensating investors for their willingness to lock up capital for five to 15 years, the usual lifecycle of private equity and private debt investments.
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White papersConcentration Consternation
The widening representation of large U.S. stocks in large-cap benchmarks has reduced the benchmarks’ diversification benefit. Investors may want to diversify and seek outperformance by allocating to mid- and small-caps.
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White papersFinding equity opportunities in the deforestation fight
Ending forest loss is a target climbing the policy agenda. As governments adopt regulations for deforestation-free products, companies face growing pressure to disclose supply-chain data, including the volumes and origin of commodities. We use case studies, sourced from the latest annual sustainability report for our Circular Economy equity strategy, to highlight both the challenges and opportunities this presents.
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White papers3Q 2023 Strategic Investment Outlook
A narrow market, led higher by a small number of stocks, has been doubly painful for many investors in 2023.
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White papersReal Assets 2.0: Riding the Next Wave in Infrastructure Investing
The new generation of infrastructure is creating opportunities with characteristics similar to those of traditional infrastructure—yet often at values the market may not fully recognize.
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White papersRecord Heat, Climate Policies Energize Low-Carbon Investing
New public policies reflect growing urgency to address climate risk, which equity investors should emphasize, too.
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White papersTaking Stock
As we reach the halfway point of an unexpected year for markets, what’s next for equities?
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VideoMegatrends – Quality
(2:06) Client Portfolio Manager, Nicole Vettise asks why quality is more important now than ever for equity investors.
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VideoMegatrends – Value
(1:58) Client Portfolio Manager, Nicole Vettise examines the opportunities for value style equity investors in the current environment.
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VideoMegatrends – Small Cap
(2:08) Client Portfolio Manager, Nicole Vettise examines why small caps present an opportunity for equity investors in today’s environment.
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VideoNeuberger Berman Global Equity Megatrends Fund
(4:04) In this short video, Client Portfolio Manager, Nicole Vettise looks at some of the key trends driving equity markets and examines how the Neuberger Berman Global Equity Megatrends Fund could tap into these.
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White papersAre climate risks priced?
Stocks that are perceived to be riskier should trade at discount relative to peers. From this point of view, the consistent underperformance of high-carbon stocks seems to be a puzzle as these stocks are clearly most exposed to risks of climate transition.
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White papersMid-Year Update – Getting the yield curve wrong
Many investors have been puzzled for most of this year by an inverted US yield curve, which along with economist forecasts and CEO surveys signals an impending recession. At the same time, the performance of risk assets suggests a much brighter outlook. Which is right and which is wrong?
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White papersA deeper dive into investor engagement with Japanese corporates
Investors in Japanese equities who have earned their credibility through a deep understanding of Japan’s cultural and corporate landscape could find themselves in a unique position where they may add value to companies through engagement. Here we look at two case studies.
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White papersHow to Prepare for Market Volatility Before It Strikes Again
When markets are rising, investors don’t always prepare for turbulence. Yet we think the best time to build a defensive plan for an equity allocation is before volatility strikes.
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White papersEmbracing Change in Chinese Equity Markets: Q&A with John Lin, Chief Investment Officer—China Equities
The AB China A Shares Equity Portfolio has been focusing on China onshore stock exchanges since the strategy was launched in 2009. In this brief interview, portfolio manager John Lin explains how the fund’s consistent, value-driven approach has helped the portfolio navigate this highly complex and fast-evolving market.
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White papersFearful markets brace for further hikes
The US Federal Reserve latest meeting minutes indicate further tightening likely following June pause.
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White papersFuture Electrification: a window of opportunity
Our global energy system is undergoing a seismic shift toward massive electrification. It will occur over decades, but attractive equity opportunities exist now as revenue pools shift across the value chain, in our view. With a forward-looking view, and leveraging extensive research, we invest in the transition by focusing on three crucial growth drivers.
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White papersIs it time for neutral equity exposures?
We have become used to a fast-paced cycle after 2020. The pandemic compressed the entire business cycle into just a few quarters, but also produced a much slower and persistent phenomenon: an inflation wave that, to date, remains a vivid concern for central banks and markets.
