Impact Opportunities Equity, Q4 2024
Fast reading A thematic approach: Our holdings fit into one or more of nine impact themes aligned with the UN SDGs. Thematic focus: How biosolutions can help build a more resilient planet. Case study: DSM-Firmenich Read More Watch now Listen now Read More Watch now Listen now Read More Watch now Listen now Impact Opportunities […]
Fiscal expansion fears loom over debt markets
Fast reading ‘Fiscal expansion’ in many of the world’s largest economies looks poised to rise to the top of investors’ concerns in 2025, ahead of monetary policy. As interest rates stabilise, investors may be tempted to extend credit duration. However, geopolitical and economic upheaval has heightened uncertainty. Short duration strategies provide the ability to move […]
A welcome boost
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Volatility, velocity and vigilantes
After a choppy start to the year, and a rally through much of Q2 and Q3, the Bloomberg US Aggregate ultimately gave up a portion of year-to-date (YTD) return in Q4, while remaining modestly positive for the year at 1.25%. Growing investor expectations of a Donald Trump win fuelled a risk rally in the weeks […]
Why invest in trade finance?
Fast reading Global merchandise trade volumes reached US$25tn in 2022 – up from approximately US$14tn in 20071 – bolstered by rapid growth in so-called south-south trade (between developing countries), which is forecast to represent 40% of global trade by 20302. Among the factors that makes trade finance a unique investment proposition is that it sits […]
A watershed reached?
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Spotlight on US SMID cap stocks
With approximately 2,500 companies to choose from, this asset class offers diverse, high-quality options that are currently trading at a discount compared to large-cap stocks. Additionally, structural tailwinds like onshoring and population growth are expected to fuel future growth, positioning US SMID as a resilient choice. The video also highlights the advantages for stock pickers […]
A gorgeous vista for cash managers
After a year of ever-changing clouds, monetary policy looks clearer in 2025. The Federal Reserve seems to finally have realized it miscalculated in September by slashing rates. Inflation had already plateaued and the labor market was weakening, but hardly weak. Faced with a strong economy, officials have wised up to the reality that policy must be […]
SDG Engagement Equity, Q4 2024 case study
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Tariffs on the table
Video transcript How do you think tariffs might affect international equities in 2025? Tariffs are going to affect international equities in 2025, primarily because of uncertainty. The uncertainty that obviously comes with the recent Trump election is that the level of tariffs is going to mean that, at the end of the day, we are […]
