Portfolio Construction
Three Reasons to Stay Invested in Volatile Times
Thematics AM won Best-In-Class Award for Water Sector Equity
The BENCKMARK Fund of the Year Awards 2022 shows recognition to our expertise and innovative thematic strategies built for the future.
Future of Money: Is Cash an Endangered Species?
Cash could soon be a thing of the past. But who stands to win – and who might lose out – when digital payments take over?
Future of Reality: Is the Metaverse Just the New Internet?
There’s plenty of debate about whether ‘the metaverse’ is the next version of the internet. But what is it? And where are the opportunities for investors?
Future of Work: Will AI Change the Workplace Forever?
One way that artificial intelligence promises to revolutionize the world is by changing the workplace. But what will work really look like in the future?
Water as an Investment
Companies focused on water supply, demand efficiency and waste management can add defensive growth to portfolios.
Unstoppable Megatrends: What Are the Compelling Investment Opportunities in Today’s World to Consider?
Our world has changed drastically as a result of technology and globalisation. So, too, must our mindsets as investors.
After the Annus Horribilis, How are Prospects for European Smid Caps?
The negative catalysts (the strong dollar and the underperformance of sectors overrepresented in the smid cap universe) are fading, which should facilitate a return to favour for the asset class.
Harris Associates: Stick to the Basics
Harris Associates’ Client Communications Specialist Jack Morgan writes about the importance of having the discipline to “stick to the basics” to avoid short-term trends and focus on attaining sustainable, long-term results.
Future of Investing: Subscribed to Health and Wealth
Younger investors aren’t just environmentally aware and digitally savvy, they’re also subscribing to experiences that benefit their long-term wellbeing.
Future of Hygiene: The Toxic Chemicals Tainting our Water
‘Forever chemicals’ in our water-supply can be hazardous to our health. Thankfully, both the public and private sector are tapping into the solutions.
Future of Security: Cyber Risk in a Connected World
Governments grappling with heightened volatility, insecurity and complexity are having to do more to protect populations and their wealth.
Future of Water: The Climate-Biodiversity Connection
There’s no diluting the importance of water for a sustainable world. Investing in water is vital for tackling climate change and biodiversity loss.
Climbing the Wall of Worry
Daniel Nicholas, Client Portfolio Manager at Harris Associates, writes about the cacophony of risks that investors face today, assessing risk and dealing with it.
Digital and Personal Safety: A Broad and Diversified Investment Theme
One of the most pervasive themes in our daily lives can also become a component of portfolio construction.
Seeking Good Capital Allocators
Jack Wildermuth – Partner and Managing Director, Marketing & Client Relations at Harris Associates, writes about the importance of investing in companies with strong management teams
“Health is the New Wealth”, Wellness Economy Opportunities are Growing
The growth in life expectancy, the increase in the average level of stress and the new concept of health that is also spreading as a result of the pandemic are contributing to the spread of the wellness economy.
Bottoms Up: Finding Sustainable Growth in a Global Value Chain
Through a pint of beer, take a look at how Loomis Sayles’ Growth Equity Strategies Team analyzes the beverage industry’s global value chain.
Value and Growth: Two Sides of the Same Coin?
Value and growth strategies tend to be viewed as opposite ends of the investment spectrum. But are they really so different?
Fixed Income Absolute Return: An Answer to the Paradigm Shift?
How is DNCA's Alpha Bonds strategy a response to the current economic environment? François Collet, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager at DNCA Finance, share his analysis.
Why Invest in the Safety Theme?
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.
Managing Market Exuberance with Hollie Briggs from Loomis Sayles
Hollie Briggs, Loomis Sayles, discusses the opportunities they have taken in buying and selling growth stocks.
The Private Investigator of Asset Management
Daniel Nicholas, Harris Associates discusses why pinpointing the true value of a quality stock is like an investigative job.
Subscription Economy: The Future of Consumption
With the right supporting demographic, technological and sustainability drivers in place, the subscription economy is poised to see further accelerating growth.
Vaughan Nelson: Global SMid Cap Equity Strategy
Chris Wallis, CEO and CIO of Vaughan Nelson discusses their Global SMid Cap strategy and why it’s good to be invested now.
Loomis Sayles: Growth Equity Strategies with Aziz Hamzaogullari
Aziz Hamzaogullari, CIO, and founder of the Growth Equity Strategies Team, gives an investment update, discusses risks and opportunities, the integration of ESG and more.
Thematics Insights: Is Cash an Endangered Species?
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.
Loomis Sayles: An update on portfolio changes in the growth equity strategies
Aziz Hamzaogullari, CIO, and founder of the Growth Equity Strategies team, talks to Darren Pilbeam about the recent changes he has made to his portfolios.
Intelligence Inside
Karen Kharmandarian, co-manager for the Thematics AI & Robotics strategy, explains why AI and robotics will continue to influence all aspects of our lives.
Safety in Numbers
Frederic Dupraz, lead manager of the Thematics Safety strategy, explains why the response to emerging threats to our safety create investment opportunities.
Alternatives – Will They Become a Future Core Allocation?
Once considered an exotic delicacy, we’re seeing investors increasingly embracing alternative investments.
Manager Point of View: Clear opportunities
Simon Gottelier, co-manager for the Thematics Water strategy, explores how some companies are addressing global imbalances in water supply and demand.
Seeyond’s High Dividend Minimum Volatility: What does it bring to the table?
What does this strategy bring to the investors’ allocation? And what weight should be added to a typical allocation?