Rethinking Risk: Changing the Mind-Set from Market to Function
Thinking about investments in terms of beating a specific market benchmark has served many very well in the past, but that does not mean such an approach will be appropriate in the future. ‘We are all...
View ArticleWill European Equities See A Surprise Summer Rally?
Since the turmoil in the Summer of 2011, European equities have confirmed the old idea of “sell in May” with higher volatility and periods of complete capitulation commonplace during the summer months....
View ArticleInvesting after “Brexit”
In the end, it happened and Europe will no longer be the same! Contrary to recent market expectations, the “Leave” camp won, leading to increased uncertainty over the future of Europe. After the...
View ArticleBrexit: What Impact on the Economic Outlook and Investments?
Before the UK’s decision to leave the European Union (EU), the global economy was experiencing a deep structural transition. A more sustained and balanced economy was still achievable, despite low...
View ArticleUS Market Outlook: Government Bonds Offer Little Value
Fixed Income We continue to believe credit sectors offer value compared to government securities. With approximately 35% of the global treasury market trading at negative nominal yields and US...
View ArticleWhat Will a Trump Victory Mean for Investors?
Just as with Brexit, markets underestimated the strength of the populist movement yesterday, when Donald Trump was elected the 45th president of the United States. Short-term reactions aside, what will...
View ArticleEuropean Equities Outlook for 2017
2016 has been a challenging year for European Equity investors. I provided the following comments at a recent investment conference. Video: 2017 Outlook for European Equities Click here for our...
View ArticleHow to Play Economic Acceleration
It has been a benign start to the year for investors. Stock markets have reached new all-time highs in the US and delivered strong positive returns across the board globally. Credit spreads in...
View ArticleDid Someone Say Earnings Growth?
Q4 earnings season in Europe has given investors something to cheer about. 75% of companies have reported to date, and the Q4 Earnings Per Share (EPS) are up 12.1% Y/Y. This is the strongest number...
View ArticleValue Rally to Take Hold Again?
European Value Rally Take 2? After a decade in the doghouse, Value Equities in Europe saw a resurgence of interest last Summer, as bond yields moved higher and investors looked for ways to play the...
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