All Equities articles – Page 68
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White papersChina and EM: growth and policy Q&A
Our emerging markets strategists attempt to answer some of the questions often asked by our clients.
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White papersAll bubbles are not equal
Predicting the growth and bursting of bubbles is a difficult task, even considered as impossible by some. In fact, bubbles can last for a long time and are only apparent when they burst. Calling them too early can lead to suboptimal allocation. However, there are signs of market exuberance, particularly in the tech sector.
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White papersQ4 earnings season: an impressive resilience that supports our pro-cyclical views
Given the context, Q4 2020 corporate earnings proved resilient. The regions least impacted by the pandemic, such as EM (+25%) and Japan (+20%), experienced notable increases.
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White papersCovid, productivity and long-term growth: further secular stagnation or positive reversal?
While the spectacular Covid shock may easily lead to exaggerate extrapolations, it cannot be ruled out that it will matter for long-term productivity and growth. However, the effects could work both ways. Reasons why the current crisis could further worsen “secular stagnation” are many, yet there are also a channels through which it could work positively.
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White papersAre Growth Stocks Attractive in a Post-Pandemic World?
The recent selloff of US growth market darlings reflects increasing questions about whether their growth potential still justifies exceptionally high valuations. Away from the froth, growth investors can still find solid return potential in quality companies with profitable, sustainable business models.
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White papersRaising Equity Defenses for the COVID-19 Recovery
After last year’s sharp equity market rally, the recent selloff serves as a reminder that the exit from the pandemic will be bumpy—and some markets still look pricey. Defensive stocks with attractive valuations can help provide balance through an uncertain recovery.
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White papersUnderstanding the Performance of the Equity Value Factor
After decades of sound performance, doubts have been cast on the ability of the equity value strategy to keep delivering in the aftermath of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. Indeed, in a context marked by low yields, sluggish growth and subdued inflation combined with an accelerating digitalization of the economy, value investors have struggled to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But what does the future hold?
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White papersAvoiding undue equity risk: Preparing for what is ahead in markets
Just one year removed from the start of the pandemic and subsequent economic crisis, investors are again attempting to make sense of market highs. With little place else to turn for potential returns, institutional investors continue to add to equity exposure.
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White papersWho Will Balance the Budgets?
It’s not today’s problem, but it’s a question investors will start asking more often as the Republican Party confronts its identity crisis.
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White papersEquity risk overlays: Departing from tradition, embracing innovation
The three major market shocks of the last 20 years – the late nineties’ tech bubble, the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) and the coronavirus pandemic – have each influenced equity markets differently and required different risk management approaches.
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White papersDeveloping capital markets make China an exciting option
With Chinese New Year celebrations getting underway and 2021 being the Year of the Ox – a symbol of strength and determination – we look at the prospects for Chinese equities
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White papersWhy we think it’s too early to be cautious on equities
Value stocks outperformed momentum by almost 30% in November, but then gave back a third of this by the beginning of 2021
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White papersGlobal Emerging Markets engagement case study: Baozun
Investing in companies throughout market cycles as an active owner and partner, we maintain a regular dialogue and encourage strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. Here we demonstrate how we are engaging with portfolio holding Baozun.
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White papersEmerging Markets Equity: Evolving & Transforming
Technological innovation, an increasingly confident consumer and a growing focus on ESG are re-shaping the long-term growth opportunity in emerging market equities.
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White papersASEAN Equities: “Opportunities in Every Crisis”
Barings’ SooHai Lim discusses the dynamics shaping ASEAN equities today, from lessons learned from the pandemic to the structural trends supporting the region.
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White papers*A 3-D outlook for Asia & China equities – domestic, digitalisation, diversification*
Chinese and Asian equities roared back in 2020, outperforming peers thanks in no small part to an effective control of the pandemic. Asia is again the engine of global growth in 2021, helped by the emergence of significant intra-Asia trade. China, the largest economy in the region, continues its structural transition toward higher quality growth. In our view, the stage is set for Asian and Chinese equities to do well again this year.
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White papersA not-so-great rotation in developed market equities
Equity investors, quite rightly, remain resolutely focused on the positive, medium-term outlook for corporate profits rather than the near-term economic challenges.
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White papersEU Outlook Brighter, but Watch the News in Rome
Expect answers next week on whether Italy can form a new government. Elsewhere, U.S. earnings are on track to show Q4 growth, illustrating that the recovery remained intact, and risks to China’s outlook have emerged with the resurgence in COVID cases.
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White papersSDG Engagement Equity commentary: Glanbia
Launched in January 2018, the Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund has the dual purpose of delivering attractive returns and measurable real-world impact.
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White papersEM Investment Opportunities for 2021
Global investors are currently dealing with two key challenges: find decent yield for their fixed income portfolios in a world of ultra-low or negative interest rates and access some exposure to growth at a reasonable price. EM market assets may offer some opportunities in addressing these challenges and have the potential, in our view, to outperform other asset classes both in equity and fixed income in 2021.
