All Equities articles – Page 4
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White papersThe timeless nature of income investing
Capital gains took a precedence during the post-Global Financial Crisis era of ultra-low interest rates and quantitative easing measures implemented by central banks. Now we find ourselves in a very different environment, we believe income investing could be making a comeback. Alex Rolandi speaks with the investment teams to find out why this is important, and how investors can address the income challenge without sacrificing growth.
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White papersChinese equities: The investment story of the next decade
A more thoughtful and far-reaching set of stimulus measures by the Chinese authorities has nullified some of the negative perception among global investors when it comes to China. David Perrett, Co-Head of Asia Pacific Equities, suggests that the continued caution could be creating some compelling long-term opportunities for stockpickers. He explains why he thinks Chinese equities have the potential to become one of the investment stories of the next decade.
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White papersUncovering the rich tapestry of emerging markets
Understanding global emerging markets are not all the same, and never have been, is key to success within the space. Investors allocating assets within global emerging markets need to appreciate their different characteristics. The large dispersion of returns across the emerging markets universe prove economics, politics, demographics and corporate maturity all matter. This is why a truly unconstrained approach to stock selection is vital.
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White papersUnmasking American exceptionalism
Could the rising influence of emerging markets rewrite the story of American exceptionalism in the global economy? Rapidly expanding economies in emerging markets are riding in with promising opportunities for diversification and growth.
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White papersFive growth themes for the next five years
Recent months have seen early signs of a market rotation, from a narrow set of growth leaders to a broader array of companies. While investors are not bailing on Big Tech, many are concerned about concentration risk and excessive exposure to these companies in market-cap-weighted indices.
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White papersGlobal Market Perspectives, Q4 2024: Hard to be gloomy
Global policymakers have responded to weakening economic growth, raising the odds of a global soft landing.
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White papersFive areas of uncertainty we are monitoring
Remaining cautiously bullish as market grinds into fourth quarter.
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VideoGlobal equities: How sustainability gives the edge
In 2021, we launched our Sustainable Global Equity Fund, leveraging decades of experience in ESG investing. This fund integrates proprietary ESG analysis, impact investing, and active engagement to aim for medium-term returns while reducing its environmental footprint compared to benchmarks.
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White papersSDG Engagement Equity Q3 2024 case study: Varun Beverages
Indian multinational Varun Beverages is one of the largest bottlers of PepsiCo’s drinks in the world. It has posted revenue growth of more than 20% per annum over the past decade and its solid track record supports expectations of further success.
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White papersPrivate Equity insight: The art of the exit
Developing a clear and bespoke exit strategy is both a science and an art, especially in a market where exits are gridlocked; where private equity holding periods are being extended; and where the disconnect between buyers’ and sellers’ valuations remain stubbornly wide.
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White papersEarnings season: Starting from a place of resilience
The third quarter earnings season has begun, and while expectations have tempered since earlier in the year, the corporate sector remains strong, with ample buffers given elevated profit margins and strong balance sheets. With the help of Fed cuts, they are well-positioned to navigate the period ahead even as the economy weakens.
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White papersRates Relief or Slowdown Uncertainty?
Our outlook for lower rates and a soft landing favors U.S. small caps, and we are watching China’s new stimulus closely for its impact on global cyclical assets.
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White papersEquity Market Outlook 4Q 2024
Despite a slowing U.S. economy, we reaffirm many of our Q3 recommendations and think the odds of an imminent recession remain low.
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WebinarModi 3.0: A New Dawn for Indian Equities?
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first two terms saw significant growth in Indian equities, driven by bold economic reforms and a pro-business stance, and attracting both domestic and international investors alike. As we look ahead, the question arises: Can a third term, marked by a weakened PM reliant on a coalition government, build on this performance?
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White papersEquity Outlook – It’s the economy
With the US Federal Reserve starting to cut interest rates, equities should remain supported in the short term. If our expectations of a soft landing for the economy are warranted, equities should gain further, even if the outcome of November’s US election looks uncertain. The mix of winners and losers might change depending on who will be in government.
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PodcastOuterblue Convictions – Global Investment Views – Ears to the ground
Focus over the past month has been fixed on central bank policy, most particularly on the Federal Reserve. Their September meeting finally brought the Fed’s first rate cut in four years. What are the core points for investors to note? Swaha Pattanaik and Monica Defend, Head of Amundi Investment Institute, unpack all the elements, looking at the data, the market expectations, the surprises, and what might be next for the other central banks.
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White papersQ3 2024 CIO Review and Outlook
Many emerging markets have delivered a robust performance this quarter amid a number of headwinds and we expect key geographies to build on that in the coming months.
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White papersRe-Emerging Markets
After several years of price decline, we see EM equities as poised for a resurgence. Already one of the best-performing asset classes of 2024, we see further upside from here.This is based on a clear reversal of recent headwinds, notably higher US interest rates and a strong dollar.
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White papersInvesting in TJX: Discounted value for the Millennial consumer
TJX is the world leader in off-price retailing. ‘Off price’ is a discount pricing format, whereby a retailer purchases excess stock from known brands, for example Ralph Lauren, and sells it on to the end consumer at a lower price. In Europe and the UK, TJX’s well-known local brand, TK Maxx, typically retails branded goods at a 60-65% discount, but can go as low as 90%, encouraging consumers to embrace the ‘treasure hunt’ format, exploring the store for bargains.
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White papersEconomics line up for extended SMID catch-up
Long outperformed by large-cap stocks, small and mid-caps (SMID) have recently shown signs of a trend reversal, which could enable them to make up lost ground. Current market conditions present a turning point for investors to look at a segment where high-conviction active managers have historically delivered alpha.
