All Equities articles – Page 8
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White papersThree investment ideas from earnings season
Quarterly earnings for most companies in the S&P 500 Index have exceeded expectations. Businesses continue to cut costs, pass on price increases to consumers and find new areas of growth.
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White papersThe Equity Breakdown: Parsing the Key Debate in Five Sectors
Five of our senior equity analysts weigh in on the crucial conversation in each of their sectors.
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PodcastThe Wonders of Japan’s Economy
In the last year, we saw Japanese equities led by Nikkei 225 and TOPIX gaining more than 30%. All while, the Bank of Japan raised interest rates for the first time in 17 years in March. With this active economic backdrop, what lies ahead for the Japanese market? How do geopolitical dynamics influence Japan? What should investors keep in mind when investing in this economy?
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White papersPlastic circularity: why LOIM private equity?
In this Q&A, Christopher Tritten and Victoire Carous, co-leads of the Plastic Circularity strategy, explore the advantages of using private equity to invest in a lower-carbon circular model for plastics. From our investment goals to our established background in private equity and sustainability, we outline how this strategy finds value for investors.
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White papersMeta shifts the narrative on dividends in the world of Big Tech
Meta’s dividend initiation this year appears to have changed the payout paradigm for Big Tech companies. Soon after, Alphabet and Salesforce followed suit, announcing dividends for the first time.
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White papersPositives for Europe, but the Middle East could be a headache
Inflation is a stubborn problem in the US due to labour shortages, but this is much less of a factor in Europe where activity is dull but likely to recover as the consumer is well supported.
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White papersCorporate Hybrids Take the World Stage
Why a predominantly European asset class is now growing in the U.S., creating new opportunities for seasoned investors.
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White papersDo We Now Need to Worry About Stagflation?
We believe high nominal growth, peak rates and broadening earnings performance continue to underpin equity market performance.
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White papersHealthcare Stocks: Testing the Vital Signs of Managed Care Providers
Questions are being asked about the US managed care industry, but some businesses are equipped to rise to the challenge.
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White papers3 years of TargetNetZero Equity: a genuine transition approach
The TargetNetZero (TNZ) Equity strategies recently marked their three-year anniversary. Since they launched in late April 2021, we have sought opportunities beyond the obvious low-carbon sectors because we recognise that transitioning away from fossil fuels involves the entire economy. Our methodology pinpoints the companies that will have the largest and most effective impact on the shift, regardless of – and even because of – their current carbon footprints.
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PodcastThe Investment Podcast: The return of equity income
Post-Global Financial Crisis, income investing in equities found itself in the wilderness. The only way to outperform between 2010 and 2020 was to be at the growth-end of the spectrum. But that all changed abruptly in 2022 with spiralling inflation and rising interest rates. Listen for more.
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White papersStock-Bond Correlation: Theory & Empirical Results
Stock-bond correlation is an important component of portfolio allocation. It is widely used by institutional investors to determine strategic asset allocation, and is carefully monitored by multi-asset fund managers to implement tactical asset allocation. Over the past 20 years, the correlation between stock and bond returns in the US has been negative, while it was largely positive prior to the dot-com crisis.
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White papersPEI Secondaries Roundtable: Private Markets’ Most Undercapitalized Asset Class
In a roundtable conducted by PEI, Ben Perl and other market leaders discuss the growth potential and opportunity set within the secondaries space, while also commenting on the issue of limited liquid capital available.
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White papersJapan’s corporate transformation fuels renewed optimism
After a 34-year wait Japan’s stock market has reached a new record high, driven by optimism about corporate governance changes and attractive valuations. Following a stellar rally over the past year, Carl Vine, Co-Head of Asia Pacific Equities, believes there are further chapters to come in the Japanese equity story and the ongoing transformation of corporate culture offers potential opportunities for patient, engaged investors.
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White papersEmerging markets are gaining interest
“In the search for equity opportunities, Emerging Markets may offer appealing valuations and exposure to long-term growth opportunities.”
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White papersClimate investing is an opportunity for Emerging Markets
Climate pathways are integral to economic and market expectations, and investors must increasingly focus their attention on the impact of the energy and climate transitions, particularly in Emerging Markets (EM). Last year’s record-breaking temperatures were a stark reminder that the global economic landscape is undergoing profound shifts; 2023 was the hottest year on record, with average temperatures exceeding 1.5°C of warming above pre-industrial levels.
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White papersYour Questions Answered: Global Emerging Markets
In the latest in our ‘Your Questions Answered’ series, Chris Clube, Co-Portfolio Manager on the GEMs strategy, discusses the team’s definition of a ‘quality’ company, their view on investing in Chinese equities and whether the India growth story is overhyped.
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White papersKorea discount: a dream deferred?
South Korean authorities are looking at a number of measures to address the ‘Korea discount’. Most won’t work, says Jonathan Pines, Lead Portfolio Manager, Asia ex-Japan Equity.
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White papersSDG Engagement Equity Q1 2024 case study
Our Q1 case study looks at Chicago-headquartered bank Wintrust Financial and its efforts to support the credit needs of low- and moderate-income neighbourhoods in the Chicago area; in so doing helping to reduce the number of ‘unbanked’ households in the US.
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White papersCausality Approach Applied to Clean-Tech Equities
The clean-tech industry has experienced remarkable growth, bringing forth groundbreaking technologies and sustainable solutions. This research article delves into the examination of factors that shape the evaluation of net-zero assets in various sectors and themes.
