Fund Manager Views
Why gold is playing an increasingly important role in portfolios
The US dollar is close to peaking and the risks now seem to be on the downside.
What does MSCI's increased exposure to China A-shares tell us about the asset class?
MSCI has recently increased the Chinese A-share market's inclusion factor from 5% to 20%.
We are at the end of a 'value-down' cycle
Equity markets had a tough time in 2018. Value stocks were particularly hard hit and the style saw one of the longest periods of underperformance relative to growth in recent years.
Which areas can investors exploit in the US small-cap market?
Since the downturn at the close of 2018, US equities have rebounded with smaller caps up over 16% and outpacing the returns of large caps.
Not all BBB bonds are created equal
The growth of BBB credit since the Global Financial Crisis has received a lot of attention.
When and how will the next rate rise be delivered?
The most significant consideration for all investors in the US is the actions of its Federal Reserve.
Three reasons to be bearish in 2019
At the start of 2019 there were three main reasons to be bearish.
Strong sterling key risk to pharma sector
When it comes to finding growth in the UK, we are positive on the pharmaceuticals sector.
What does a declining population mean for Japan?
The Japanese stockmarket offers opportunities for investing in growth companies that are benefiting from structural changes in business or consumption patterns, or from demographic patterns such as the ageing, declining population.
Why the US economic backdrop 'remains rosy'
After a torrid Q4 amid a global sell-off, we see plenty of reasons for sustained optimism for the rest of 2019.
Which data companies are a good fit for income portfolios?
As UK equity income investors, one sector we have found attractive is data or information service providers, which offer services to either corporates or consumers.
Why it is no time for a 'gung-ho' approach to UK equities
Brexit continues to dominate the headlines, with the overall prognosis no clearer.
UBS's Magill: UK cyclicals to outperform
Equities saw a relatively indiscriminate sell-off in Q4 of 2018, with increased volatility and widening valuation spreads.
Could UK consumers hit the shops once more?
We are all tired of talking about backstops and customs unions and voting blocs, but Brexit chat still manages to get centre stage to the exclusion of all else.
Liontrust's Phillips: Duration increase has made bonds more risky
Fuelled by loose monetary policy, fixed income managers have had a tailwind for the past ten years.
Ardevora's Lang on the market's biggest mistakes of 2018
When we look back at 2018, the market made several mistakes.
Carmignac's Hovasse: Trade war de-escalation needed for more constructive EM outlook
In 2018, emerging markets experienced a risk-off period, taking a hit from a combination of rising US interest rates, dollar appreciation and major political tensions pitting the US against China, Russia and Turkey.
Charles Glasse: Where I'm finding stock opportunities in Europe
If we have learned one thing in more than 30 years of investing in continental Europe it is that it is much more important to be invested in the right companies rather than trying to make top-down calls.
Why the UK has created 'the perfect environment' for M&A
While our politicians, the media and many investors have their attention fixated on the Brexit negotiations, UK management teams have been getting on with the day job - and deal-making is on the agenda.
Valuations now 'reasonably attractive' in India ahead of important year
After many years, Indian corporate earnings seem to be accelerating, with around 20% growth expected over the next couple of years.
Brooks Macdonald's Park: 'Near-term US recession fears are too pessimistic'
As we begin 2019, there are several key risks facing global asset markets.
Navigating Japan's 'transition period'
We are excited and bullish about the opportunity set in Japan both from an equity and multi-asset, risk-adjusted perspective.
Mark Munro: European credit market to remain volatile in 2019
As 2019 gets underway, the macro environment is worsening.
JOHCM's Leyland: The 'Looney Tunes' nature of global stockmarkets
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