All Equities articles – Page 48
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VideoNeuberger Berman Private Markets: Q4 2022 Preliminary Valuation Summary & Analysis
(9:14) Doug Manor, Managing Director, Neuberger Berman Private Markets, provides an overview of private equity markets and an outlook based on trends in the marketplace.
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White papersEquity Outlook: Banks Deliver Message on Hidden Rate Risks
Global equities were volatile in the first quarter, as turmoil in the banking sector jolted markets. While swift regulatory action helped stem contagion, the crisis dented investor confidence in a fragile market environment and has sharpened awareness of risks created by a new interest-rate regime.
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White papersLow risk equity strategies without interest rate sensitivity
Many low risk equity strategies, e.g. minimum variance strategies, exhibit a negative exposure to changes in interest rates which can be explained by their strong overweight in interest rate sensitive sectors such as utilities. These sector biases are, however, not needed.
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White papersLow volatility equities: the bursting of a bubble or just interest rate exposure?
The MSCI World Minimum Volatility Index has had a very poor run of performance recently. In absolute terms the index generated a negative cumulative performance of minus 5.7% for the period from 1 July 2016 through 30 November 2016. Over the same period the MSCI World Index generated a positive return of 4.3%.
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White papersCompanies and Climate change - A research application of the AIIB-Amundi CCIF*
The 2015 Paris Agreement represented a watershed moment in the global response to climate change. It required countries to commit to Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), outlining and regularly revising a strategy for how they will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as well as adapt to the changing climate.
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White papersImpact Opportunities Equity Q1 2023 report: The electric revolution
In our latest quarterly update, we consider the future of the electric revolution and ask: Is the EV market at an inflection point? Looking forward, what will prove the best way to play this theme?
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White papersMultinational companies can thrive in tough times
As a portfolio manager, I invest in many large, multinational companies. The most common question I get these days is whether I am worried about the impact of de-globalisation. The risks are clear: rising US-China tensions, the war in Ukraine, increasing trade barriers, broken supply chains, a painful bear market and a slowing global economy.
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VideoHow to Gauge a Good Growth Company
I think everyone’s trying to figure out what happens with the economy on a global basis. What’s the impact of interest rates, where do they ultimately settle out? We’re focused on businesses.
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White papersLow-volatility equities under COVID-19
Many investors consider low-volatility stocks to be reliable defensive equity investments over the long term, delivering higher risk-adjusted returns than traditional market capitalisation indices.
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White papersSustainable dividends: The pursuit of quality and prudence
With the fight against inflation still under way amid the banking turmoil, dividend-income investment opportunities could grow in importance and play a significant role in total return. In this interview, Aline Avzaradel, portfolio manager of the Capital Group Capital Income Builder strategy, explains her focus towards dividend sustainability, as well as the need to avoid dividend cutters, which can undermine a portfolio’s long-term return potential.
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - April 2023
“We are moving towards a more uncertain economic backdrop, with lower visibility on central bank actions. This calls for a prudent stance on risk assets.”
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White papersRedefining Offense and Defense in Equities: The Evolution of Technology and Healthcare
Investors tend to have deeply engrained beliefs about what performs best in various market conditions—often for good reason. But sometimes, common knowledge becomes obsolete. Technology and healthcare are good examples of sectors that can play different equity-allocation roles than you might expect.
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White papersAt the Crossroads, Seeking Direction
Faced with historically inverted yield curves, unbalanced equity markets and economic conditions unseen for 40 years, investors are agonizing over their next steps.
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White papersSilicon Valley Bank: Market Reaction and Implications
Facing pressure from declining deposits and a loss on the sale of securities in its portfolio, SVB attempted last week to raise capital to mitigate a Moody’s rating downgrade on Wednesday. However, it was unable to complete the capital raise before markets opened on Thursday, which resulted in a precipitous drop in its stock price that day.
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White papersEquity Opportunities After Easy Money
Why we think market conditions swung behind value, quality and smaller stocks in 2022, and have done so for the long term.
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White papersIdentifying key sustainable themes for 2023 and beyond
With sustainability permeating all parts of the economy, portfolio manager Pauline Grange explores some of the key themes for 2023 and beyond, from energy security and decarbonisation to electric vehicles and tech and automation
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White papersA non-bank lender approach to commercial real estate
Our latest private markets newsletter looks at how a non-bank lender can help institutional investors better deliver on their medium- to long-term investment targets and drive attractive relative returns.
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White papersThe Road to Decarbonization Is Bumpy. Carbon Allowances Can Help.
The global pursuit to limit rising temperatures has bolstered carbon allowances markets. As these instruments flourish, they’ve become a distinct asset class that offers hedging and other benefits in a portfolio.
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White papersChina’s Green Enablers Deserve a Place in Equity Funds
Investors focusing on climate change often overlook Chinese firms. We think that’s a mistake. Chinese companies are playing an indispensable role in the global transition to a greener future—and carefully selected shares offer attractive return potential.
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White papersInterest rates do not need to rise much further in Europe
Paul Doyle, Head of Large Cap European Equities, looks at the green shoots in Europe, despite ongoing higher inflation and mixed signals on the strength of the economy
