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PMC Weekly Market Brief - November 9, 2020
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Impact Investing
Investing for Climate Risk
Climate change is a real market risk in the next five years. Investors should factor it into their portfolio construction process. Although the world is currently in the grips of the COVID-19 pandemic, and global carbon emissions have declined sharply, we expect climate risk to come back on the political agenda before long.
Portfolio Construction Insights
Too Many Equity Managers, Mediocre Investment Outcomes
How hiring too many investment managers drives unexpected outcomes
Manager & Investment Selection
The Risk Report
New Report Reveals 6 Common Drivers Behind Unexpected Portfolio Results
Portfolio Construction Insights
Pockets of Euphoria During a Recession
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Because the stock market typically runs ahead of economic recovery, it's not surprising that it rallied from March lows. What's surprising is the rally's strength. We think the pessimism/optimism pendulum may be starting to swing too far, with overdone investor euphoria in certain pockets of the equity market.
Alternative Investments
Understanding Gold: An Expensive Insurance Policy?
One of the most significant investment winners year-to-date in 2020 has been gold. What is behind the sudden interest in the yellow metal? We look at the history of gold as an investment and what may have been driving the rise in the price of gold in 2020.
Impact Investing
Election's implications for the ESG world
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Climate change and Big Tech’s outsized influence are top of mind.
Impact Investing
ESG in Equities: Better Outcomes Require Better Practices
Not all approaches to ESG are created equal—why a focus on integration, forward-looking dynamics and active engagement is the key to unlocking long-term returns in equity investments.
Impact Investing
ESG in Equities: Not All Approaches are Created Equal
Dr. Ghadir Cooper, Global Head of Equities, shares insight into the deliberate approach that her team takes when incorporating ESG into their investment process, including how integration, dynamism and active engagement contribute to better outcomes.
Impact Investing
Managing Risk with ESG Investing
Companies that pay attention to environmental issues, corporate governance and society’s needs tend to perform well in volatility.
Impact Investing
Investment Theme: Stay Focused on Climate Risk
Although the pandemic fallout has been the focal point of markets and politicians, climate risk remains important.
Impact Investing
A Confusing Challenge to ESG Investing
A proposed ruling challenges the use of ESG in retirement plans at a time when these strategies are proving themselves.
Portfolio Construction Insights
How We Uncover Value in Challenging Times
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COVID-19 has tested the resolve of even the most seasoned investors, leading some to question investment strategy and portfolio mix. However, faced with uncertainty, we are unwavering in our belief that a consistent investment approach helps us find opportunities that may deliver greater value. Portfolio Manager Gareth Lyons covers our four-pillar investment process and how it’s designed to reveal holdings with long-term potential.