Diversification

Alexis Flageollet and Juan Sebastian Caicedo demonstrate that the ESG dimension has impacted the valuation of companies and their risk profiles.

Both ubiquitous and invisible, security is fuelled by many drivers that make it an extremely resilient theme. Frédéric Dupraz and Matthieu Rolin, portfolio managers at Thematics AM, review the strengths of this theme and its relevance in the current context.

Why does biodiversity matter and what role does water play? How can investments in the water value chain provide a solution to one of the greatest challenges faced by the human race?

Rates have been rising. Can companies take the heat? Loomis takes a look at the Loan Market.

Thematics Asset Management’s Sam Richmond-Brown explains what a differentiated investment opportunity in thematic equity really looks like.

While we are continually reminded to drink more water by members of the medical profession, there seems to be an increasing undercurrent of more sinister news relating to potentially harmful and even potentially toxic chemicals in tainted water supplies.

Will the metaverse disrupt our lives in the same way as the iPhone’s unveiling in 2007?

While we are continually reminded to drink more water by members of the medical profession, there seems to be an increasing undercurrent of more sinister news relating to potentially harmful and even potentially toxic chemicals in tainted water supplies.

Part 3 of our series discusses development of cryptocurrency funds and investors’ consideration of professional management when wading into the crypto waters.

For several years now, the quest for well-being has been a major concern for our societies and the individuals who make them up. Well beyond a simple fad, this incarnates a major societal shift responding to structural demographic changes.

Part 2 of this cryptocurrency series covers the acceptance of Bitcoin by early supporters, price appreciation, and growing interest among investors.

Wellness has become a daily concern. To preserve their health capital throughout their lives, individuals are investing more in their physical and mental wellness.

From the birth of Bitcoin to how blockchain functions as the transactional infrastructure is explained in Part 1 of this Basics of Cryptocurrency series.

Signs of a US dollar bear market, currency risk, and global yields are explored by Loomis, Sayles & Co. Portfolio Manager David Rolley.

An update on the bank loan market and why bank loans can provide insulation against potential interest rate increases.

Simon Aninat, Volatility expert at Seeyond, provides insights on how long and short volatility strategies can be complementary in a portfolio.

Natixis Investment Managers Solutions has upgraded the Natixis Portfolio Clarity analysis tool to also include non-financial data.

Simon Aninat, portfolio manager and Volatility specialist, provides insights on Seeyond’s short volatility strategy.

Fabrice Chemouny, Head of Asia Pacific, shares his views on what Natixis IM ESG approach can bring to APAC investors.

What is ESG? What are the different types of SRI strategies? Can financial and extra-financial performance be reconciled? Discover DNCA's 8 keys to understanding responsible investment today.

How the domination of Mega-cap stocks within indices reduce the ability to generate outperformance?

A multi-decade growth theme, expected to become ubiquitous in our day to day lives. Learn more with our experts from Thematics AM.

A basic human need, essential for economic development. Learn more with our experts from Thematics AM.

Are we moving towards a cashless society? Since the beginning of the health crisis, merchants have actually quite often refused our bank notes and coins.

Security solutions are everywhere in our daily routine, an ever-growing demand for greater safety and security in all aspect of our lives. Learn more with our experts from Thematics AM.

Karen Kharmandarian, co-manager for the Thematics AI & Robotics strategy, explains why AI and robotics will continue to influence all aspects of our lives.

Frederic Dupraz, lead manager of the Thematics Safety strategy, explains why the response to emerging threats to our safety create investment opportunities.

With the right supporting demographic, technological and sustainability drivers in place, the subscription economy is poised to see further accelerating growth.

After 12 years of a "growth" cycle, should we expect a cyclical change in favour of "value" equities in the medium term? DNCA's experts give us their analysis.

The great growth scare of the month of August, which had seen the word recession spread like wildfire, gave way to clear relief. The excessive pessimism we were talking about this summer has been corrected.

Equity valuations appear expensive. It doesn’t necessarily mean that there are no more investment opportunities in the markets.

We believe a minimum volatility-based allocation of high-dividend paying stocks could be a promising solution for investors looking for income generating investments and lower risk.

At this uncertain stage internationally, are investors overreacting about Europe and potential recession risks?

Once considered an exotic delicacy, we’re seeing investors increasingly embracing alternative investments.

Daniel Nicholas, Client Portfolio Manager at Harris Associates, looks back to the volatility in Asian markets during the 1990s and draws six key conclusions for investing in Emerging Markets.

Should investors already anticipate the success of policy makers in stabilizing the slowing global economy?

Carmine De Franco, Head of Fundamental Research at Ossiam, explains why the Cyclically Adjusted Price Earnings Ratio (CAPE) is still a powerful tool for investors.

Risks are becoming more symetric near term as markets shift to price in a global growth pick-up.

From market volatility to geopolitical uncertainty, see how professional fund buyers are facing the challenges of 2019, based on the 2018 Global Survey of Professional Fund Buyers.

With the return of market volatility, professional fund buyers reveal their top concerns–and how they plan to meet their goals despite them.

Three ways institutional investors are preparing for a market shift – and how they plan to balance risk management with investment return.