“One thing is for certain, 2024 is shaping up to be a bigger year of flux than many thought in terms of political change”
The future of fund management
“It’s been a tough period for many active managers but while we see significant changes to the landscape ahead, we firmly agree that active strategies will
remain a crucial part of the investment toolkit”
Reform with Chinese characteristics
China’s state-owned enterprises find themselves in a sweet spot amongst a
market which has been very out of favour over the last two years.
Bipolar markets
Going forward it seems we must learn to live with the market’s disorders while central banks’ interventions remain the only effective treatment.
Hidden assets
We have found a strategy that has the benefit of providing exposure
to volatility but without suffering an
expensive cost of carry
It could be gold’s time to shine
Despite the recent rally, there could
still be upside if history is anything to go by, and with central banks increasing
reserves and geopolitical risks on the rise, there is a clear investment case
for holding gold
Will buybacks continue to bolster equity markets?
Investors must exercise due diligence and remain attentive to developments in this sphere
It’s the little things that count
We believe the best way to gain exposure to small caps, and to manage some of these risks, is to invest via
third-party, experienced, active managers who can be more selective
in constructing portfolios.
Weathering storms and building trust
UK Investment trusts might be facing some tough challenges, but we remain advocates of their vital roles in multi-asset portfolios
Where has the ‘greenium’ gone?
“Buying a green bond with zero ‘greenium’ could be termed an ‘ESG arbitrage’ with future expected outperformance as the ‘greenium’ returns.”