All Strategies articles – Page 5
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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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Video30 Years of Global Hedge Fund Expertise
Forging the Path to Alpha consistently for 30 years and beyond.
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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.
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White papersFixed income: Resilient markets, selective opportunities
Fixed income markets stay robust, with attractive opportunities emerging through active, selective positioning.
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White papersAsset Allocation Committee Outlook: 1Q 2026
The Asset Allocation Committee (AAC) continues to see opportunity in growth and risk assets over the medium term, even as elevated risks and increasingly divergent policy paths make the investment landscape more complex. We believe this environment rewards disciplined, selective risk-taking.
