Quantitative Investment Director Ross Olusanya says the most underrated edge in investing is consistency, not brilliance. Find out why.
The Russia-Ukraine crisis is progressing at a rapid pace, and recent developments suggest that a military conflict is increasingly likely. Needless to say, there is a large degree of uncertainty about what form this would take.
Bond investors face a familiar trade-off: safety or income. But is there a middle ground?
Recent market conditions have presented challenges for quality-focused investors. After years in the doldrums, lower-quality, cyclical companies are enjoying a moment in the sun. However, over a longer investment time-horizon (three to five years), value rallies like this one tend to fade.
Inflation continues to surge, having reached 7% in the US and nearing 5% in Europe. A major contributor to higher inflation of late has been oil prices, which have surged by over 50% in the past year as consumption outpaced production.
Politics and markets are colliding. Are portfolios prepared?
Inflation has surged to 7% in the US and 5% in Europe, and higher prices have now been in the system for a year. With higher readings also seeding higher expectations, is inflation starting to look less transitory?
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Over the past 10 years of abrdn global smaller companies investing, we’ve argued that small caps are too big to ignore. Although they account for just 15% of global benchmarks, small caps represent about 70% of global listed companies.
Our in-depth look at last month's important events.
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Engagement matters most when it changes outcomes.
The potential benefits of a dynamic focus on quality income
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A quarterly summary of our fixed income investment team's views on some of the main themes driving global bond markets, and the investment outlook in light of these factors.
Devil's advocate: macro may be uncertain, but ignoring regimes risks portfolios.
Can investors play a part in the battle against climate change while also seeking attractive financial returns?
ESG ratings are useful inputs, but conviction requires active judgement.
From elevated yields to defensive characteristics, we make the case for short-duration bonds.