As equity valuations appear ever more stretched, and with rate rises in the US imminent and geopolitical concerns increasingly in focus, one hedge fund strategy in particular stands out as compelling.
Having been to Japan a handful of times, what strikes me most is the juxtaposition of the latest technology paired with old habits.
Some companies trading at 50% discount
The mega-cap FAANG (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google/Alphabet) stocks seem to be gathering strength and competitive dominance as they grow in size.
'Investor patience will be vital'
As we approach Q4 2017, we believe commercial real estate should continue to see healthy operating fundamentals in most global markets amid solid economic growth, steady job creation, reasonable new supply levels, and monetary conditions that are likely...
With the global tide of the central bank stimulus injection soon to turn, only a few segments of the fixed income universe have enough spread cushion to absorb the shift to a post-QE era.
Despite good absolute performance in the Japan equity market year-to-date, valuations remain attractive both on a cash earnings yield and a price-to-book basis compared to other major markets.
Political risk is reduced following elections