Global Equities
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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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February, 2014
A fundamental approach to risk reduction
David Herro, Chief Investor Officer, International Equities, Harris Associates. Applying strong discipline to every stage of the stock selection process is key to a successful investment. David Herro of Harris Associates explains more Some equity risk reduction strategies have existed for as long as the asset management industry. Fundamental investing ...
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February, 2014
The curious case of developed and emerging markets divergence
Jamie Cumming, Senior Investment Manager, Aberdeen Asset Management. Globalisation of financial markets has led some to expect a degree of correlation in performance from developed and emerging markets. Jamie Cumming of Aberdeen Asset Management looks at how reality has differed from expectations Developed and emerging markets are not mutually ...
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February, 2014
Volatility is back – but not all emerging markets are exposed
Urban Larson, Product Specialist, Standish. Urban Larson of Standish looks at the volatility affecting emerging markets bonds and currencies. He examines the factors contributing to the volatility, and its distinct impact on individual markets In recent weeks, volatility has returned to emerging markets bonds and currencies, with headwinds coming from ...
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February, 2014
The philosophy of manager selection
John Arthur, Managing Director, AllenbridgeEpic Investment Advisors. AllenbridgeEpic worked with a number of local authority pension funds on the selection of global equity managers during 2013. John Arthur looks back and takes stock of the key lessons learned A number of specific issues arose during our recent work on manager selection mandates within ...
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