Artemis

1 April 2020
It's good to talk: Taking comfort from updates from companies
It's good to talk: Taking comfort from updates from companies

Rosanna Burcheri explains why company market calls offer a good reminder of the resilience of many companies and present an opportunity to gauge investor sentiment…

24 March 2020
Think twice about emptying your portfolios
Think twice about emptying your portfolios

Sudden falls in markets have pushed investors into selling up. In an article published in the FT, Simon Edelsten, co-manager of the Artemis Global Select Fund and the Mid Wynd International Investment Trust, cautions against this.

20 March 2020
Coronavirus and the sell-off... - Copy
Coronavirus and the sell-off...

Thoughts from Artemis’ fund managers on where they stand now.

2 March 2020
Should we be worried about inflation in the UK?
Should we be worried about inflation in the UK?

James Foster believes the answer is, unfortunately, yes. Higher inflation may be the inevitable result of the government’s new policies. Here he considers the possible impact on returns from gilts…

11 February 2020
ESG challenges: Balancing sense with sustainability
ESG challenges: Balancing sense with sustainability

As ESG considerations continue to inform investors’ decisions, Rosanna Burcheri, co-manager of the Artemis Global Select Fund, discusses the merits of investment managers taking a pragmatic approach.

22 January 2020
Why active might be better than passive for corporate bonds
Why active might be better than passive for corporate bonds

As passive investing continues to gain favour, Artemis discuss how active managers can exploit the price distortions caused by the passive “mechanical” investment rules.

10 January 2020
Outlook on fixed income: bonds from a strategic viewpoint
Outlook on fixed income: bonds from a strategic viewpoint

“Our expectation is that we will need to remain nimble through 2020 as investors begin to price in new risks.”

6 January 2020
Outlook for global equities: Optimistic but still approaching with caution...
Outlook for global equities: Optimistic but still approaching with caution...

“Ours is a cautious approach to investing. This has led us to reduce our exposure to the most fashionable stocks in recent years: their valuations have become stretched.”

2 December 2019
Emerging markets: Doubting the wisdom of crowds...
Emerging markets: Doubting the wisdom of crowds...

For contrarian investors and for those who believe valuation multiples matter, these may seem like challenging times. But Raheel Altaf, manager of the Artemis Global Emerging Markets Fund, believes these could actually be vintage conditions for stockpickers…

8 November 2019
US election run-up: Could political rhetoric affect equity returns?
US election run-up: Could political rhetoric affect equity returns?

As the run-up to the US election begins, Cormac Weldon, manager of the Artemis US Select Fund, looks at how political rhetoric could affect markets. What would a Trump vs. Warren contest mean for returns from US equities?

8 October 2019
Lessons from history: Investing amid technological change
Lessons from history: Investing amid technological change

Simon Edelsten looks back at what the adoption of new technologies since the Industrial Revolution has meant for workers, societies and investors. Can history help guide investors during this period of rapid technological change?

1 October 2019
US: That flag still flying...
US: That flag still flying...

Despite concerns of a US and global slowdown, results from earnings season were better than expected. In this article, Cormac Weldon highlights his findings and the impact on positioning...

26 September 2019
Have fears for emerging markets been overstated?
Have fears for emerging markets been overstated?

Trade wars and a global slowdown have been top of investors’ minds recently. But has the potential impact of these factors on emerging markets’ growth been overstated? Raheel Altaf examines the facts behind the headlines…

26 September 2019
Emerging market equities: A question of valuation...
Emerging market equities: A question of valuation...

Investors are more underweight in emerging markets than they have been for a decade. Raheel Altaf, manager of the Artemis Global Emerging Markets Fund, discusses what could cause this to change and examines some of the areas – including China – where valuations are most attractive. 

17 September 2019
Global emerging markets, screening the best opportunities...
Global emerging markets, screening the best opportunities...

After a strong rebound in the first quarter, emerging market equities were broadly flat in the second quarter.

7 August 2019
European equities: Assessing the 'Style Bubble'...
European equities: Assessing the 'Style Bubble'...

Paul Casson, manager of the Artemis Pan-European Absolute Return Fund examines whether crowding in ‘quality growth’ stocks represents a new source of investment risk.

18 July 2019
Global equities: Assessing social and environmental costs
Global equities: Assessing social and environmental costs

Simon Edelsten explains the importance of assessing a company’s benefits and costs to society when considering investment risk.

US equities and the electoral cycle: What's next?
US equities and the electoral cycle: What's next?

As the next US election approaches, political noise could increase, putting increased pressure on certain sectors. Cormac Weldon weighs up the risks and gives his outlook for the wider economy.

1 July 2019
Can US smaller companies perform late in the cycle?
Can US smaller companies perform late in the cycle?

Although investors – and the Fed – may be worried about slower growth, there are still clear areas of strength in the US economy. Cormac Weldon explains how the Artemis US Smaller Companies Fund exploits them.

21 June 2019
Webcast Replay: Looking beyond tensions around trade...
Webcast Replay: Looking beyond tensions around trade...

Cormac Weldon, Artemis’ head of US equities, outlined his views on the US market and explained how his funds are positioned.