All Strategies articles – Page 4
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White papersCross Asset Investment Strategy - February 2026
Gold, silver, copper, oil: forces shaping the market - January’s end brought a bout of extreme volatility across commodity markets. Several commodities appear to have been hit by a correction after short-term euphoria, likely prompting the unwinding of speculative positions at month-end in silver, platinum, tin, US natural gas (NG) and the euro.
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White papersCan China replicate its EV success with humanoids?
Building on its success in electric vehicles (EVs), China is now shifting its attention towards humanoid robotics as the next frontier for technological leadership. This transition draws on deep parallels between the supply chains of humanoids and EVs, allowing China to leverage its expertise in batteries, motors and large-scale manufacturing.
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White papersThe Red Thread for alternatives – Edition January 2026
A new year brings new events, thick and fast, with the US administration following new policies both home and abroad. The abduction of the Venezuelan leader alongside recent threats of new tariffs on European nations disagreeing to a Greenland deal persists a sense of enduring geopolitical tension. At home, the leveling of criminal charges against Fed Chair Jerome Powell in relation to testimony regarding renovations to the Fed’s building reinvigorates concerns about the longer-term independence of monetary policy. Leading commentators have highlighted that this may have the exact opposite effect on longer-term rates if it leads to the Fed loosening policy and inflation flares.
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White papersU.S. vs. China: Different AI Approaches, Common Choke Points
The two countries are taking different approaches to artificial intelligence, but common bottlenecks in memory chips and networking systems continue to create potentially attractive opportunities for investment in advanced semiconductor manufacturing and testing equipment.
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White papersUnlocking Alpha in 2026: The Case for Hedge Funds
We have spent much of the last few years highlighting to clients and prospects alike the benefits hedge fund exposure can potentially bring to portfolios. From their downside protection characteristics in times of volatility, to how hedge funds can positively contribute to the traditional 60/40 equity-bonds portfolio construction, we continue to believe in the important role hedge funds play as part of wider asset allocations. And now it seems the wider market is beginning to open up to what we have been preaching.
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PodcastInvesting Insights from our Alpha Females: Season Round Up
How can investors navigate the complexities of today’s market to generate income while managing risk and uncertainty? Investing for income in today’s volatile environment requires a balance of long-term strategic planning and short-term adaptability, leveraging diversification, and human intuition alongside technological advancements.
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White papersEmerging market debt: strength and selectivity amid global shifts
Emerging market fundamentals remain robust, but broader global macroeconomic developments are leading us to a more selective approach to positioning portfolios.
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White papersDon’t overlook the world: The case for going global in equity investing
Argues that global diversification offers better risk-adjusted returns as leadership broadens beyond U.S. equities.
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White papersFederal Reserve Chair Nomination: Kevin Warsh
Looks at what a potential Kevin Warsh nomination could mean for Fed policy direction and market expectations.
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White papersBuilding resilience with flexible fixed income opportunities
The global economy enters 2026 with resilience. Growth forecasts have been revised upward – the International Monetary Fund now projects a global expansion of 3.2% in 2025, buoyed by a rebound in activity, despite ongoing trade frictions.
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White papersDiversification is the response to rupture
Long after most of the speeches made at Davos 2026 are forgotten, the one message that will reverberate is that politicians, businesses and investors face a rupture in the international order. All three groups are drawing the same ineluctable conclusion: they must diversify to survive and thrive in the new environment.
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White papersAsia ex-Japan Equity: Letter to Investors
The Strategy’s performance last year was boosted by the stellar performance of South Korean stocks – the best performing large equity market in the world in 2025. In our Letter to Investors, we discuss how we are responding to the rally and whether there is still value in our South Korean holdings.
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White papersQualifying Money Market Funds: A smart Euro cash management solution
This document outlines why it’s worth considering a short-term euro prime fund over bank deposits.
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White papersA blockbuster, but skewed, tax refund season
Tax refunds are coming in strong, but unevenly distributed — shaping consumer spending patterns and near-term economic momentum.
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White papersNavigating uncertainty: The case for active in fixed income
Benjamin Franklin said “the only thing certain in life is death and taxes”. We might add ‘market uncertainty’ to that. From the pandemic to the trade war, investors are constantly having to adapt. When volatility and uncertainty are the watchwords of the day, active management in fixed income investing could be more important than ever.
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PodcastConnecting Capital to Opportunity: A conversation with Barings Chairman & CEO, Mike Freno
In this episode of the Streaming Income podcast, Barings Chairman & CEO Mike Freno shares how long‑term partnerships, innovative thinking, and deep global relationships are reshaping the asset management landscape.
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White papersEvergreen Private Equity Investing: Key Benefits of a Direct, Multimanager Approach
An expanding array of evergreen funds now aims to deliver continuous private equity exposure with lower barriers to entry. But not all approaches are created equal.
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White papersMind the underinvestment gap: Shaping the UK’s future through private markets investment
Decades of underinvestment has placed untenable pressure on the UK’s social infrastructure – housing, healthcare, transport and essential services – creating systemic vulnerabilities that constrain productivity and social mobility. The scale of investment required is vast; as is the opportunity for large scale investments by institutions (otherwise referred to as institutional capital) to create positive change and tap into what we see as an abundant landscape for holistic, private markets investing.
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White papers2026 Emerging Market Debt Outlook: Strengths Endure
For all the shifts in macroeconomic risk factors that swayed market sentiment last year, most credit markets delivered on expectations for carry-driven returns in 2025. Emerging market (EM) debt was an exception, recording strong excess returns in addition to carry driven by supportive market technicals along with fundamentals that have withstood macroeconomic risks.
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White papersAbsolute return bonds for an uncertain world
In a world where economic uncertainty and unpredictable inflation mean visibility on central bank policies is poor, investors are searching for strategies that can deliver consistent returns while protecting capital. Enter the global absolute return bond strategy – a flexible, dynamic investment approach that’s suited to the current environment.
