All Large cap articles
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White papersQ4 2025 Equity Market Review
It has often been said that success and happiness lie within the journey rather than at the destination. For small cap investors, 2025 was a turbulent and twisting ride whose volatile journey fortunately ended with a successful outcome. After the 2024 Presidential election, equity markets rallied as many investors assumed the new administration’s focus on lower regulation and taxes would be beneficial to growth. Underlying economic activity was supportive of this conclusion, driven by consistent employment growth, better inflation trends and increased consumer activity.
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White papersUK Value – Beware the rear-view mirror…
In his latest insight, Matthew Tillett, Fund Manager of the Premier Miton UK Value Opportunities Fund, explores how persistent “crisis narrative” sentiment has weighed on UK SMID, despite improving fundamentals. With valuations still sitting at a steep discount to both UK large caps and international peers, the big question is: could 2026 be the year UK SMID starts to regain lost ground?
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White papersEquity Market Outlook 1Q 2026
In the following collection of charts, we a) reaffirm our belief that supportive macroeconomic and capital-markets forces have the potential to drive further equity gains; b) address what we view as some of the more important risks to our thesis (including potential drawdowns that tend to accompany mid-term election years, as well as rising bond market volatility); and c) offer tactical portfolio guidance across various equity markets.
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White papersFive years behind us, five years ahead: What’s next for UK Income investors?
Emma Mogford, fund manager of the Premier Miton Monthly Income Fund, looks back at why the FTSE All-Share Index rally favoured banks, defence and tobacco over the past 5 years. Looking ahead, Emma highlights asymmetric opportunities in real estate, housebuilders, utilities and Emerging Market exposed champions.
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White papersAbove and below the radar: Five themes for 2026
The outlook for growth, inflation and rates remains unsettled, but compelling opportunities exist. From U.S. large caps and private credit continuing their momentum, to potential turnarounds in municipals, real estate and private equity. Discover five investment themes to watch in 2026, including less-discovered areas like alternative credit markets and second-derivative AI plays.
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White papersAI investment drive calls for diversification
“Worries about extreme valuations in US mega caps call for a diversified approach into areas and sectors which are supported indirectly by AI, but more reasonably priced.”
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White papersEquity Market Outlook 4Q 2025
In spite of concerns about AI-related valuations, we believe a strong economy—with monetary stimulus in the pipeline and still more to come—has set the stage for stronger equity performance in 2026.
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White papersUnderstanding Europe’s lag in the AI-led equity landscape
Despite substantial AI research output, Europe’s equities underperform because the region struggles with converting innovation into profitable, scalable AI businesses — structural obstacles like regulation, insufficient funding, and weak infrastructure suppress the growth potential of AI-led companies.
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White papersThe rise of the Magnificent 7: Concentration risk versus earnings power
Concerns about market concentration and the performance of the Magnificent 7 (Mag 7) stocks – Apple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta and Tesla – have become increasingly common in investor conversations. Many are questioning whether the current environment resembles a market bubble. To address this, we will take a closer look at the numbers and history to see how today’s market stacks up.
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White papersKey catalysts for a sustained rebound in small caps
Small-cap stocks are showing signs of revival thanks to valuation gaps, potential Fed easing and improving macro indicators—though a durable rally will hinge on earnings growth and policy support.
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White papersGlobal Equities: The Rise of New Market Leaders
We are upgrading Japan to overweight as our concerns about a stronger yen abate and while we continue to be positive about corporate reforms and the end of deflation in Japan. We maintain our recommended overweight exposures to Europe and China. On the style front, we reaffirm our preference for value over growth, and small caps over large caps in the U.S.
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White papersWho will benefit from deregulation?
U.S. deregulation efforts are concentrated in energy, industrials, and financials—with small-cap stocks poised to benefit most—while healthcare and environmental sectors may face headwinds. The deregulatory impact isn’t fully reflected in markets yet, offering potential upside for select sectors and smaller companies.
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White papersWho benefits in a trade war?
Ongoing trade tensions and tariffs are benefiting large-cap, domestically focused U.S. companies and defensive sectors like utilities and real estate. Export-oriented firms, however, remain under pressure, reinforcing the need for diversified portfolios.
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VideoRiding the storm
In our latest video insight, Steve Chiavarone, Head of Multi-Asset Group, breaks down how we’ve steered through the recent market turbulence, shares his insights on what markets may do next, and reveals the opportunities we’re eyeing in a shifting landscape.
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White papersWinners and losers from the trade war: An equities view
Rising U.S. tariffs are creating winners in defensive, domestic sectors and losers in export-heavy industries. Investors are shifting toward value and international equities to manage trade-driven volatility.
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White papersRe-evaluating core equities: the forgotten space
Core equities are regaining attention in 2025 as a balanced way to manage volatility and capture opportunities beyond narrow mega-cap leadership. Active strategies offer key advantages over passive in a shifting market.
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White papersEquity Outlook: Finding Silver Linings in Very Cloudy Markets
As volatility rises, staying invested is a strategic priority for capturing long-term return potential in a broadening market.
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White papersPositive mood in Emerging Markets
“The weakness in U.S. stocks reinforces our conviction that a rotation away from expensive U.S. large-cap stocks may persist. We also believe there is more value to be explored in regions such as emerging markets, including China.”
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White papersMulti-Asset Positioning in a Trump 2.0 Policy Regime
With major US policy change unfolding, flexibility across and within asset classes will be critical.
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White papers2025 CEO outlook: Is the US market too good to be true?
As the US prepares for a political changing of the guard, our CEO shares his thoughts on where he sees markets opportunities and the potential risks for investors in 2025.
