Portfolio manager Alison Porter discusses the backdrop of the technology sector, which provides reasons why companies may look to prioritise digital transformation to offset rising costs.
How much of a role can a liquid alternatives strategy play in a world of heightened geopolitical uncertainty, inflationary pressures, and dramatic changes in monetary policy? David Elms, Head of Diversified Alternatives, considers the value of ‘true’ diversification in unpredictable environments.
John Bennett, Director of European Equities, explains why he believes oil prices will remain higher for longer, and what this means for investors.
While extensive monetary tightening will inevitably impact corporate earnings, Director of Equity Research Matt Peron believes investors should maintain exposure to equities, but do so by prioritizing quality companies.
Portfolio Manager Andy Acker says the health care sector could now be well positioned to offer both defense against market volatility and opportunities for long-term growth.
Anyone who has travelled on the Washington D.C. Metro or the London Underground will be familiar with the phrases “step back” and “mind the gap”. Both are instructive in offering insight into the outlook for fixed income markets.
While larger companies have been the driver of stronger UK equity returns, portfolio manager Laura Foll believes opportunities can also be found in the smid-cap area.
The increasing use of AI has positive implications for the semiconductor sector as the need for compute power and capital expenditure intensifies, reasons Portfolio Manager Richard Clode.
The primary market for convertible bonds came to a halt in the first half of 2022. Portfolio Manager Natasha Sibley explores the adjusted opportunity-set against a reshaped backdrop.
For the past decade, a long-lasting deflationary economic cycle drove bond yields lower creating the perfect environment for high-growth stocks to flourish. This backdrop saw growth stocks outperform value stocks, with the US leading the growth charge while value-oriented Europe lagged behind. We believe that today’s environment of higher inflation and higher rates provides ground for value stocks to outperform growth, marking a turning point for European equities. So, how will this cycle be different for Europe?
Richard Brown, Client Portfolio Manager on the European Equities Team led by John Bennett, explains why it is prudent to apply a value lens when investing in the ESG space.
The world in 2023 is one dramatically changed from where it was 12 months earlier. A weakening in the drivers of globalisation, war in Europe and renewed rivalry between economic blocs has seen the world move towards fracturing orbits of influence. These changes have had strong inflationary implications, affecting competition, supply chains and leading to significant energy price volatility.
Hamish Chamberlayne, Head of Global Sustainable Equities, and Richard Clode, technology equities portfolio manager, discuss how the tiny graphics chip is playing a huge role within the global digital transformation.
Aaron Scully, Global Sustainable Equities portfolio manager, highlights three key takeaways from his recent trip to Japan.
Portfolio Manager Luke Newman explores what a change in market dynamics means for long/short investors.
Consumers face a complex environment, from rising interest rates to pent-up demand. Even so, Research Analyst Josh Cummings, who leads the Consumer Sector Research Team, says U.S. households remain resilient while at the same time many companies have taken steps to improve operations and facilitate growth.
Portfolio managers Ben Wallace and Luke Newman consider what a dramatic change in market conditions could mean for long/short investors.
All the hallmarks for a recession are baked in the cake but have not washed through the economy yet. Markets will soon be forced to change their focus. (Recorded 25 August 2022)
Tim Gibson, Co-Head of Global Property Equities responds to key questions around the sector and explains why today’s pessimism could actually be an enticing opportunity for investors this year.
Technology by nature is an innovative, disruptive and deflationary force, making things faster, cheaper, and more efficient. This means it can offer a solution to inflation, combatting higher input and labour costs given its capability to enable automation and create more efficient products and services. Technology companies also play a key role in sustainability. The major challenges faced by the world today such as climate change, resource constraints and poverty & inequality are all leveraging on innovative new technology for solutions.