All Strategies articles – Page 30
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VideoNot all strategies look like ours: Sustainable Global Equity
In this video, Martin Todd and Henry Biddle highlight the key differentiators that have driven the strategy’s success and made it stand out in a competitive market.
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White papersU.S. Federal Reserve – a close call
The Federal Reserve (Fed) will begin its rate cutting cycle this Wednesday. Market expectations are split between a 25 basis point and a 50 basis point rate cut, as the decision is complicated by conflicting signals of solid economic activity but a weakening labor market. Rarely have market expectations been so torn, so close to a FOMC meeting.
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White papersMacroeconomics, Geopolitics, and Strategy - September 2024
The rise in the July unemployment rate to 4.3% (latest reading in August is 4.2%) triggered a significant market concern about a possible weaker-than-expected US labour market, raising the risk of an impending recession. We do expect a significant slowdown of the US economy, but not a recession. We expect a significant deceleration in the next few quarters, consistent with a broader weakening of many labour market indicators.
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PodcastAmid the Volatility: What Are Investors’ Best Options?
Options, a seemingly daunting investment category, has been around for quite some time. Dating back to Ancient Greece, many investors have used Options as a way to mitigate risk. But how has Options trading evolved in recent years? What are the impacts of the upcoming Fed meeting and the U.S elections on this asset class?
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White papersThe technology sector – An update after the summer volatility
Volatility may be part and parcel of equity markets, but this summer’s swings stand out. The causes cited for the sell-off included concerns over the outlook for the US economy and an unwinding of yen carry trades. Investors also worried about the risk of the vast sums being invested in artificial intelligence (AI) ultimately not generating sufficient returns. Daniel Morris investigates the AI angle.*
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White papersBuyouts Keynote Interview: Private equity for all
In a keynote interview conducted by Buyouts, Peter von Lehe, Head of Investment Solutions and Strategy, discusses how the democratization of private equity is about expanding access to the asset class by solving the structural and operational barriers to investing.
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White papersHigh-Yield Bonds: Gaining Traction for Good Reason
High-yield bonds have become an increasingly popular investment choice. At Northern Trust Asset Management, we strongly believe this asset class is positioned to continue delivering the strong performance seen in the first half of 2024.
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White papersInvesting in megatrends with thematic and exchange-traded funds (Part 1)
New research from BNP Paribas Asset Management’s Quantitative Research Group delves into thematic investing strategies. These investments target the long-term megatrends that are transforming economies, society and business models. This is the first of two extracts. It answers five questions to help investors understand the appeal and extent of, and risks involved in, megatrend investing.
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White papersGenerating returns in uncertain regimes
As the last few years have aptly demonstrated, pandemics, wars and wildly fluctuating economic variables such as surging inflation and sweeping interest rate hikes have all contributed to heightened periods of uncertainty and volatility in financial markets, often at the expense of patient and unassuming long-term investors. Stuart Canning, Fund Manager in M&G’s Multi Asset Team, assesses the value of Dynamic Multi-Asset allocation in a world of shifting expectations.
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White papersPrivate Credit: Lessons from a deal-making expert
In a volatile economic climate with inflation and interest rate uncertainties, Kevin Lawi, Head of Private Credit at Credit Investments Group in UBS Asset Management, provides insights on the current state of public and private debt markets
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White papersThe case for investment grade private credit
Long a core allocation of life insurers portfolios, broader segments of institutional investors are recognizing the benefits of investment grade private credit. Originally concentrated in private corporates and infrastructure debt, investment grade private credit now includes more specialized areas such as credit tenant loans (CTLs) and esoteric private asset-backed securities (ABS).
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VideoTrade finance made simple
In this video, Chris McGinley, Head of Trade Finance, outlines how Federated Hermes’ approach to trade finance differs from peers, how the team navigate risks, and the wider benefits of the strategy.
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White papersMacroeconomics, Geopolitics, and Strategy - July/August 2024
China’s policy landscape is being reshaped by two predominant forces external geopolitical pressures and a distinct internal governance philosophy. Heightened tensions, particularly with the US, have steered China towards a strategy focused on self reliance. Consequently, China is compelled to reinforce its industrial policies, aiming to secure its supply chain independence and bolster manufacturing capabilities.
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White papersCross Asset Investment Strategy - July/August 2024
Topic of the Month: How long can the Central Banks’ divergence last
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White papersHello Kitty: A big cat in the investment universe?
Cuteness and investments are two words that are rarely paired together in the same sentence, but one of Japan’s most recognisable cultural and iconic exports stands out in its potential to deliver growth beyond current market imagination. To mark Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary, Investment Director, Sunny Romo, sat down with Valentina Luo, an Analyst in the Asia Pacific equities team, to discuss the elements of the successful investment story in Sanrio, the creator of the much-loved feline character.
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White papersParis-aligned investing: Active or passive?
The algorithmic nature of passive funds’ investment processes can create the risk of over-simplification and short-termism when tackling the long-term challenge of climate change. We think that an active approach is not only more effective, but essential for investors aiming to make real contributions towards achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.
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PodcastEmbracing the journey: PEI roundtable podcast on the secondaries market in the last decade
The global secondaries market has grown from roughly USD 47 billion in 2014 to more than USD 100 billion today as fund investors and fund managers alike have embraced the secondary market as a tool to actively manage their respective portfolios.
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White papersA practical handbook – Adjusting your investment approach to net zero
For many investors, taking the actual and likely effects of climate change into account when shaping portfolios is now a central consideration. To help them calibrate their approaches so that they can contribute to meeting global targets for net zero greenhouse gas emissions, BNP Paribas Asset Management is launching this handbook. It offers investors practical guidance.
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White papersHuman-Robot Interactions in Investment Decisions
We study the introduction of robo-advising on a large set of Employee Saving Plans. Differently from many services that fully automate portfolio decisions, our robo-advisor proposes investment and rebalancing strategies, leaving investors free to follow or ignore them.
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White papersUS cements itself as the global centre of tech innovation
The US technology sector’s vigour is showing no signs of abating given 2023’s superior performance has firmly spilled into 2024. Last year the Nasdaq delivered a total return of 45% and 2024 quickly witnessed the tech-heavy index hit new highs bolstered by excitement around the tech sector, while the wider S&P 500 also reached a fresh peak.
