All Equities articles – Page 8
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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 papersAllocation Views: A healthy correction
An improving macro environment is typically associated with strong markets, which is causing Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions to maintain a tilt toward riskier assets.
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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.
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White papersEuro area: Worst over, slow recovery ahead
”Confirmation of no recession for the Euro economy, improving business sentiment and the ECB going to cut rates should support European equities including small caps.”
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White papersA burgeoning force in the global economic order
Asia’s future looks bright. It has some of the world’s fastest growing economies and some of the most innovative companies globally. Dominic Howell caught up with David Perrett, Co-Head of Asia Pacific Equities, to discuss Asia’s growing importance in the global economy – and why he is excited about the prospects for Asian equities.
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White papersForget the politics: Why election uncertainty won’t, and shouldn’t, put investors off the US
Everything about the United States is big – its market, its economy and the companies housed there. It is also continuing to confound investors’ expectations. Many anticipated it would slip into recession in 2023, but this never came to pass. Instead, according to the US Treasury, it delivered above average economic growth over the 12 months because of “growing economic output, labour market resilience, and slowing inflation”.
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White papersStay Focused on Earnings
Should a sticky inflation release cause investors to revise their outlook for equities?
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White papersMacroeconomics, Geopolitics, and Strategy - April 2024
”The BoJ does not have the right conditions to hike in 2024 or 2025.”
