fund manager views
Polarised global markets are throwing up contrarian opportunities
Are stockmarkets in a bubble or a recession? Well, arguably it is both.
Unearthing quality in unloved value stocks
Value stocks may have enjoyed a welcome change in fortunes in recent weeks, but they have been swimming against the tide for years as investors have sought the perceived security of quality and low-volatility stocks.
Identifying bond market opportunities amid 'a kaleidoscope of pickings'
What is risk? This is a question I constantly pose to myself when trying to assess how best to allocate capital within the fixed income space.
Can 5G network upgrade be profitable for investors?
The world is getting ready for the immense impact of 5G technology.
Understanding the 'technological revolution in healthcare'
Healthcare stocks served as powerful painkillers during last year’s market declines; while the MSCI World index fell by 8.7%, healthcare stocks grew 4.8%.
Volatility will continue to weigh on US markets
In the US, the consumer is king; spending is at its strongest in four-and-a half years, retail sales are up, jobs and productivity figures are steady and wage growth continues.
Why European equity valuations appear attractive
European equity markets have struggled to perform since the start of 2018 owing to the relaunch of trade wars by US President Trump, coupled with uncertainty surrounding Brexit.
Why the US infrastructure sector has 'powerful tailwinds' on the cards
The US political landscape remains deeply divided as Republicans and Democrats gear up for next year's Presidential election.
The attractively-valued UK opportunities for income investors
Brexit discount means strong stocks are cheap
Why sterling credit is now an 'attractive' opportunity
Valuations across the bond market are looking expensive. The relationship between duration and yield is stretched to the extreme.
Why are investors still flocking towards European bonds?
Despite a recent sell-off, $17trn in global bonds trade with a negative yield.
Why it is no time for 'quick decisions' amid growing recession expectations
Market data is pointing towards a general increase in expectations of a recession in the next 12 to 18 months.
Difficult choice ahead for UK equity income investors
Recent history has been challenging for income-seeking investors.
Finding interesting opportunities in Europe's cyclicals
For most of the world, the economic recovery from the Global Financial Crisis has been weak compared to previous cycles.
The relative stability of Japanese assets 'amid a steady stream of political newsflow'
Japanese stocks have lagged their global peers so far this year, as uncertainty over US-China trade frictions and the impact on the global economy have clouded the outlook for corporate earnings.
An interesting conundrum for asset allocators
Need for diverse portfolio return drivers
'Better macro backdrop' is needed for EM earnings to improve
The worst case scenario for emerging market (EM) equities has started to unfold, turning a potentially positive outlook around by 180 degrees.
The interplay between liquidity and economic growth
Bonds go down when equities go up, is the common perceived wisdom among investors.
How can investors position against a no-deal Brexit?
Boris Johnson's arrival at Number 10 has done little to enhance UK investor confidence; he has wasted no time setting a collision course with the EU over his no-deal strategy, and members on the other side of the House of Commons.
Do European equities offer 'tremendous value'?
If you had not been paying attention to financial markets for quite a few years and then – from this position of naivety – had looked at the eurozone, your likely conclusion would be that the region's equity bourses were offering tremendous value.
The 'hallmarks of a recession' behind the political noise
Over the past decade, we have endured the tired pessimism that still looms from the 2008 Global Financial Crisis.
What the US bond market really means for equities
Views on US equities seem to neatly fall into two camps.
Are quality investors missing out on emerging market equities?
A quality bias has been the right way to invest in emerging market equities for many decades.
Beyond Brexit: The global headwinds and tailwinds facing UK equities
Brexit uncertainty continues to act as a drag on the UK economy, holding back business investment and undermining consumer confidence.
