US Exceptionalism and EM Opportunities in Sovereign Bonds
Vikram Aggarwal discusses the recent IMF Spring conference, US economic exceptionalism, progress among distressed EM sovereigns and what it means for investors.
The European equities equation: quality, growth, diversification
Mark Nichols and Mark Heslop discuss high-quality, cash-generative, growth companies in Europe and why these stocks offer diversification potential for global investors.
Finding the silver lining: The reasons behind a strategic allocation to silver in a Gold & Silver fund
Ned Naylor-Leyland and Daniel March explain the benefits behind having an allocation to silver and how this can affect fund performance
A barbell approach to leisure sector credit
Andrew Rubins, investment analyst, examines the investment opportunities available in travel and leisure sector credit after the turbulence during the Covid pandemic.
Picks, Shovels and European Smaller Companies Investing
Phil Macartney and Mark Heslop find a rich vein of opportunity in European smaller companies and discuss why it makes sense to supply picks and shovels in a gold rush.
Bonds: Are rate cuts coming?
Mark Nash, Huw Davies and James Novotny analyse the prospects for government bond markets as relatively low real rates and easy financial conditions underpin growth and inflation.
Is high yield right to price a soft landing?
Adam Darling expects volatility ahead in the high yield market as companies gird up to cross the refinancing hump in the coming months.
All that glitters…understanding the structural forces behind the market rally in gold
Ned Naylor-Leyland and Daniel March discuss the structural factors behind the recent surge in the price of gold and analyse the factors that could push the price even higher
Are positive rates good news for Japanese equities?
Dan Carter and Mitesh Patel assess the Bank of Japan’s decision to hike interest rates. Why was the reaction so muted, and is it good or bad news for investors?
Remoteness: Accessing the best of emerging markets
Jason Pidcock and Sam Konrad discuss the theme of “remoteness” and highlight where they’re finding the most attractive emerging market opportunities in Asia Pacific.