Latest Manager Research – Page 246
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White papersVaccines, illiquidity and managers called Dave: What does the data say? Our monthly data-inspired series
In the first of a new monthly series, we take a visual approach to illustrate topical data themes in economies, markets and beyond.
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White papersInvesting Beyond the Storm: A View from the MENA Region
An unprecedented blow from COVID-19 and low oil prices have accelerated the timeline for green energy in MENA economies.
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White papersSustainability in a World in Transition
We believe that 2020 marked an important turning point for companies and investors alike. Not only are sustainable criteria becoming ever-more important for investors, rapid societal and technological change is driving a corporate evolution. This is creating disruption across a number of key areas generating opportunities for active managers.
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White papersWhy investors should look at Indian assets
India is the fifth-largest economy in the world, according to the World Bank, in terms of nominal 2019 GDP in dollars, and ranks second by population (1.38bn). Although it is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, its GDP per capita is more than 29x and 4x lower than the USt or China, respectively (also according to the World Bank, nominal 2019 per-capita GDP in dollars). The potential for a catch-up in income over the next decades looks huge.
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White papersData Science Through the Crisis
Judicious use of data has provided key insights into the pandemic, the economy and businesses.
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White papersThree Strategies for Navigating Turbulent Bond Markets
Today’s market environment taps into bond investors’ primal fears. Extremely low yields make it tough to find sufficient income and potential return. Economic growth is rebounding from its 2020 collapse, but the world’s grip on recovery is uncertain.
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White papersDollar: short-term bull, medium-term dull?
As the global economy recovers from its worst economic slump since the 1930s, any investment decision will hinge critically on the evolution of the dollar.
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White papersAuthenticity in ESG integration
From our 1983 inception, the international business of Federated Hermes has been at the forefront of responsible investing. Here, Michael Viehs, Head of ESG Integration, explains why the delivery of Sustainable Wealth Creation has and always will be our core purpose.
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White papersCovid-19 Update: Emerging from a Pandemic rarely happens in a Straight Line
In an effort to bring timely insights during these uncertain times, we are pleased to share an update from Terri Towers, PhD, Senior Healthcare Analyst, who shares her views on the COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) pandemic.
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White papersDiversify your allocation to corporate bonds with multi-factor investing
Over the past decade, multi-factor investing in corporate bonds has seen significant development. Easier access to better datasets along with an extensive body of research has enabled managers to move the dial significantly.
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White papersIs factor investing still relevant today?
In 50 years of factor investing, there have been a series of love/hate phases with regard to the use of factors in selecting stocks for portfolios.
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White papersQuality matters: An active approach to quality for equity investing
In this piece, we examine quality—what it is, why it matters, and how it performs across different market environments. We believe active equity managers who focus on quality are better able to identify companies with the potential to weather uncertainty and reward long-term investors.
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White papersThe big bounce back
A high-velocity vaccine rollout, $1.9 trillion stimulus package and a year of pent-up consumerism mean the future is bright for U.S. mid-market direct lending, says Churchill Asset Management’s Randy Schwimmer.
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White papersHow hot is the inflation pot? Strategies to protect portfolios from inflation risk
As the global economy emerges from its worst slump since the 1930s, we envisage plenty of inflation fertilisers at stake, especially in the United States. Inflationary trends could emerge due to a combination of factors, including the cyclical recovery as countries try to get the pandemic under control and gradually lift mitigation measures.
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White papersFixed-income markets: from cyclical to structural challenges
Since the start of the year, bond yields have surged in the economies of the G10 as markets anticipate a sharp acceleration in inflation and economic activity. This rebound is likely to be particularly strong in the US given its enormous fiscal stimulus plan. In the medium term, opinion is divided concerning the post-Covid crisis macroeconomic trajectory and a possible change in the inflation regime in the US.
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White papersGlobal Equity ESG: Annual Report 2020
Combining attractive fundamentals and good or improving environmental, social and governance (ESG) characteristics, the Federated Hermes Global Equity ESG Fund targets innovative companies that anticipate tomorrow’s challenges today.
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White papersEuropean equity value has further to go in this cycle
Since the lows recorded in March 2020, we have seen three different phases of the value recovery. The first was driven by cheap quality cyclicals. This was followed by the outperformance of the deep value Covid-19 stocks from early November amid developments of effective Covid-19 vaccines.
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White papersEuropean credit outlook 2021: a world of uncertainty
European credit markets appear to have stabilised, as investors increasingly price in a perfect economic recovery alongside continuing monetary and fiscal support.
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White papersReal Estate Outlook – APAC, Edition 1 2021: Stay circumspect
Most major APAC economies will bottom and reverse the growth decline by year-end. The general prognosis for 2021 is less negative but occupier performance will continue to face pressure.
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White papersHow to invest in the energy transition with infrastructure debt
The shift from fossil fuels to renewables is one of the most important investment themes of the century. Infrastructure debt allows investors to drive the essential change while generating income in a low rate environment.
