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US growth: How much juice is left in the squeeze?
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Oliver Blackbourn, Portfolio Manager in the Multi-Asset Team, considers if US growth stocks are close to a peak after what has been stellar performance thus far in 2023.
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The value of small caps for the road ahead
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Portfolio Managers Justin Tugman and Craig Kempler explain how the current state of small caps and a defensive value approach complement the market environment they expect in the coming years.
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Productivity: The antidote to an inflationary era
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Head of Global Asset Allocation Ashwin Alankar explains how adopting productivity-enhancing innovations can help corporations defend margins and earnings in an era of higher inflation.
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Sleeping at Night? Consider Adding an Absolute Return Strategy
Perhaps the most concerning issue for multi-asset investors as we turn to 2023 is diversification—or the lack thereof in recent times. And while this is not the first time that the “traditional” correlation between U.S. Treasuries and equity markets has broken down—people tend to pay less attention when both are producing positive returns—it has been one of the worst years on record for the total return of a 60/40 portfolio in 2022.Herein lies the merits of discussing an absolute return approach with clients.
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Global Convictions: January 2023 Asset Class Research
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Heading into 2023, bearish sentiment among investors is coming off a very low base, with some of the worst recorded data since tracking started 35 years ago. With a contrarian lens, this could be a positive. However, while the overall valuation landscape has undoubtedly improved, there are many assets which remain around fair value. In such an environment, we continue to balance opportunities against risks.
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Taking the Long View on Market Volatility: A Global Equities Conversation
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Structural shifts in the global economy and market dynamics continue to drive volatility in equities: what should smart investors be doing right now?