All Small cap articles – Page 4
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White papersWill COVID-19 lead to sustainable change?
The COVID-19 pandemic has led the world into the largest social distancing experiment in history. A USD 2 trillion US government stimulus programme and US Treasury yields below 1% are all the result of the crisis. In addition, oil prices have fallen to below USD 20 a barrel as demand destruction has exacerbated the effects of a collapse in OPEC’s pricing policy. Will the world go back to ‘status quo’ when we exit this dislocation? Probably not. We believe the learnings from the ‘go-remote’ experiment are here to stay. The implications for the future of energy, real estate, work, education, health care delivery and so forth are vast.
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White papersSeeking Big Opportunities in Small Companies
As Europe finds itself in a climate of lackluster growth and political volatility, with an equity market that has been on an unprecedented 10-year bull run, investors are searching for pockets of value. A long-term allocation to small-cap equities is one potential solution.
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People NewsIntroducing two of the top active minds in European equities
Jupiter is an established active fund management business with a reputation as a desirable home for some of the most talented fund managers in the industry. Many are well known. Their track records, investment philosophies, and investment processes are a big draw for people making decisions on where to invest. Fund managers at Jupiter have significantly more freedom than those at many larger institutions – something which ensures the company has a healthy pipeline of talent – within a framework of governance and risk management.
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White papersCapitalizing on an inefficient market - The case for active REITs
When it comes to choosing ‘active’ versus passive management in REITs, the proof of ‘why active’ is in the results.
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White papersBeneath the Surface
This quarter, Neuberger Berman’s Asset Allocation Committee Outlook focuses on how surfaces can hide complexity and opportunity. As the S&P 500 Index breaks new records even as U.S. Treasury yields fall in anticipation of rate cuts, we believe it is time to be more cautious in overall stock and bond allocations.
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White papersEight charts that explain the growing importance of China A-shares
More and more international investors are turning their attention to the increasingly important China A shares market. Here’s why.
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White papersHow will global disruption affect small cap stocks?
Investors are increasingly being drawn to smaller companies due to their ability to navigate the growing theme of disruption.
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White papersEuropean Smaller Companies: An Evergreen Growth Opportunity
In this Q&A, Nick Williams, Barings’ Head of Small Cap Equities, discusses the opportunities his team is seeing in the current environment, and explains why an active approach, combined with rigorous, bottom-up stock selection, is key to identifying high-quality companies.
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White papersThe case for global small company investing in an era of disruption
The theme of disruption is having a profound effect on how we live and how we invest. There are three factors which we think mean small caps are potentially the best way to tap into the theme.
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White papersAn Active Approach to International Smaller Companies
Barings’ Head of Small Cap Equities Nick Williams discusses the characteristics of the International Smaller Companies asset class, and explains why an active approach to investing in the sector best positions investors to generate attractive returns.
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White papersSmall caps in emerging markets can diversify and balance a portfolio
Investing in small companies in emerging markets offers exposure to many of the fastest-growing businesses in rapidly growing economies. The market is vast and varied, made up of some 20,280 companies boasting a total market capitalisation of more than US$5.2 trillion and daily turnover of more than US$38 billion1. As a result, this under-researched and often misunderstood asset class can help to diversify an institutional investor’s emerging markets portfolio.
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White papersPortfolio strategies to cope with trade tensions
Escalating global trade tensions can affect regions and asset classes differently.
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White papersBanking problems impede India’s reforms
There has generally been a positive response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s structural reforms, but there has been an investment slowdown in the medium-term, and recent scandals, huge bad loans and ATM cash shortages imply a banking system that is in crisis – to the tune of $210 billion.
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White papersWhat to know about investing in China
There used to be a lot of concern around China’s old industrial economy, but supply-side reforms have curtailed excess capacity.
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White papersWhy sustainable growth supports ASEAN equities
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is in a cycle of high-quality, balanced economic growth, with China leading the way.
