Fund Manager Views
Why the bull market still has further to run
After an unusually calm 2017, we have seen volatility return to equities across the globe, with many markets seeing growth moderate.
The firms that will thrive as Brexit unfolds
UK markets have become increasingly volatile, as the prospect of a no-deal Brexit looms ever larger.
'The biggest contrarian trade': Should investors continue to shun banks?
Let us be clear: banks remain a big contrarian trade for European investors, even more so than autos.
M&G's Calich adds to 'appealing' Chinese corporate bond exposure
US interest rate rises, international trade tensions and local currency volatility have remained key concerns in emerging markets (EM).
The opportunities in the Polish bond market
European investors are welcoming the new season after an intense summer that saw the bond market on the verge of collapse with the news of a developing crisis in emerging markets (EM), and an intensifying trade war between the US and some of its largest...
Which factors could prompt a resurgence in EMD inflows?
After very strong returns in 2016 and 2017, emerging market debt (EMD) has underperformed this year amid intensifying concerns around trade protectionism, bear-flattening of the US Treasury yield curve, a strengthening US dollar and idiosyncratic issues...
What are the right questions to ask management teams?
The beauty of the US small- to mid-cap (SMID) space, which ranges from budding IPOs to more well-established firms, is many companies are still under the radar.
The pre-Christmas opportunities in the UK gaming space
Video game development has a long and storied history in the UK.
RWC's Lance: Are mistakes made before GFC being repeated in UK equity income sector?
One of the reasons income investing has done so well in the long run is that it is a form of value investing.
Carmignac's Saint-Georges: A reversal of US fortunes could be 'brutal' for investors
The US stockmarket, riding high on the Donald Trump administration's expansionary fiscal policy, is now in the longest bull run in history, surpassing the previous record that was set between October 1990 and the bursting of the tech bubble in March 2000....
BMO GAM's Prior: Volatility is nothing to fear
"Bonds are boring," so the adage goes. This statement has never been less true when we look at markets today.
Ignoring the 'bad apples' of emerging markets
It has been a challenging year for emerging markets (EMs).
What could prompt a risk-off environment?
The US Treasury market has traded within its narrowest range for 40 years.
Which sectors are driving the UK economy?
With 55% of FTSE 100 dividends forecast to come from just ten companies in 2018, it is not surprising many UK equity income strategies are disproportionately invested in a relatively small number of large-cap stocks.
Will the political storm around Brexit come to a sensible conclusion?
Negative sentiment towards UK equities is here to stay, yet the recent market weakness has created some relief for mid-cap stocks: FTSE 250 price to earnings are now closer to the lows of June 2016, despite maintaining a free cashflow margin of 7.44%,...
EM earnings: Where do we go from here?
Emerging markets (EM) have endured a tricky spell this year as the impact of US trade policy changes and slightly weaker earnings than expected rocked the sector.
What will a 'more hawkish, less market-friendly central banker' mean for European equities?
Europe appears to be in the twilight of the mid-cycle, with economic growth setting at a solid, sustainable pace.
Trade war and Italian budget won't derail rosy outlook
The US economy continues to be in very good shape. This was the message delivered by the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the end of August: he sees a robust US economy and positive momentum, expecting the strong performance to continue.
Will artificial intelligence be a driver of US returns?
Despite being considered expensive by some investors, the US equity market remains, for seasoned stockpickers, one of the most interesting places in the world to invest.
ASI's Finn: Japan reform huge gamble
Shinzo Abe's landslide victory in last year's presidential election leaves him in an unprecedented position of power and likely to become the longest-serving Japanese premier ever.
US bull run shows no signs of stopping
While many managers have been fighting the trend, it is difficult to ignore the continued outperformance of the US.
Brexit clarity will release pent-up demand for UK assets
Despite two years passing since the Brexit referendum, we are still some way from knowing how the UK's relationship with the European Union (EU) will evolve in the next few months and years.
Fidelity's Himsworth: We are holding extra liquidity to exploit Brexit-related market dips
It is easy in times of political fear and uncertainty to be 'trapped in the headlights' as opposed to thinking ahead and investing for the future. According to the latest Bank of America Merrill Lynch fund manager survey, global investors have been selling...
Is there still an investment case for 'lacklustre' precious metals?
A lacklustre performance by gold and silver prices this year, despite multiple ongoing geopolitical issues, has renewed questions about the relevance of precious metals as a major investment class.
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