Global Equities
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October, 2018
Balancing act for global equities investors
Matthew Craig, LAPF Investments. Matthew Craig looks at the pros and cons of investing in global equities, and the role the asset class plays in pension fund portfolios Two key reasons for equity investing are to benefit from overall market growth (also known as beta) and to benefit from the success of outperforming companies (alpha or excess return ...
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October, 2018
Small caps: global questions, local answers?
Justin Preston, Senior Director, Head of Equity, Public Markets Research, bfinance. Justin Preston of bfinance examines the popularity of small cap equity and strongly advises paying attention to local and regional issues when selecting a global small cap investment strategy Small cap equity, whether through local or global strategies, has been a ...
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October, 2018
Disruption and the new world order
Regina Chi, Vice-President and Portfolio Manager, AGF Investments. Regina Chi of AGF Investments examines the current shift in the global supply chain, China in particular, and investigates how investors could profit from this change From Artificial Intelligence (AI), self-driving cars, fintechs and drones, China is gaining a reputation as the ...
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October, 2018
The three big trends shaping the future
Neil Robson, Head of Global Equities, Columbia Threadneedle Investments. Neil Robson of Columbia Threadneedle Investments examines the challenges and opportunities offered by a rapidly evolving global economic landscape Global warming is never far from the headlines, but it affects more than just the climate: it also has profound implications for ...
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August, 2017
Flexibility the key for global equities
Matthew Craig, LAPF Investments. Matthew Craig considers investors’ approach to global equity allocation and the current move towards factor-based investing UK pension fund allocations to global equities have risen and fallen over time, as funds have changed strategy and equity markets have dipped and boomed. Statistics show that from holding 47% of ...
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August, 2017
Emerging market equity returns to the spotlight
Justin Preston, bfinance. As equity investors demonstrate a renewed appetite for emerging markets, Justin Preston of bfinance looks at the drivers behind the sentiment The resurgence of investor appetite for emerging markets is proving to be the most significant manager selection trend of 2017, at least according to our data at bfinance. Emerging ...
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August, 2017
Cyclicals to regain market leadership?
Ritu Vohora, Head of Equities Investment Comms, M&G Investments. Ritu Vohora of M&G Investments looks at the relative positions of defensive "bond proxies" and more cyclical sectors, and proposes a stance that may be appropriate in the current economic climate Since bond yields bottomed a year ago, the leadership of the equity rally has continued to ...
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August, 2017
Is your portfolio insured?
Ani Markova, Vice-President & Portfolio Manager, AGF Investments. Ani Markova of AGF Investments looks at the current position of the equity market, arguing that the purchase of gold can be an effective way of achieving portfolio insurance at discount prices As many investors know, the summer months are a seasonally weak period for the precious metals ...
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February, 2014
Thinking a decade ahead: a thematic approach to global equities
Henry Boucher, Deputy CIO, Sarasin & Partners. To invest successfully over the long term, investors should uncover companies which are able to capitalise on global trends. Henry Boucher of Sarasin explains more The most compelling investment opportunities often arise through change. For global investors, this can mean change on a particularly large ...
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February, 2014
The global emerging markets opportunity
Marcello Siniscalchi, Chief Investment Officer, Itaú Asset Management. Emerging markets may have struggled over the last couple of years, but the case for long-term investment still remains. Marcello Siniscalchi of Itaú outlines where opportunities may exist for equity investors The performance of emerging markets (EM) relative to developed markets ...
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