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January 07, 2020

Equity Outlook: Between Optimism and a Hard Place in 2020

by Sharon Fay, Christopher Hogbin

Global stock markets rallied in 2019, defying political and macroeconomic uncertainty. Will investors be as fortunate in 2020? Since many risks remain, maintaining style diversity and finding investing themes that are detached from volatility drivers will be important ingredients for equity allocations.

Equities, Volatility

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October 07, 2019

Global Equities: Keeping Balance in a Wobbly World

by Sharon Fay, Chris Hogbin

Global stocks advanced in the third quarter, but investor sentiment wobbled amid puzzling signals on macroeconomic growth and monetary policy. Political uncertainty and a cloudier outlook point to more volatility, which should compel investors to intensify their focus on stock fundamentals.

Equities, Volatility

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July 08, 2019

Global Equities: Searching for Symptoms of Three Mounting Risks

by Sharon Fay, Chris Hogbin

Global equities advanced in the second quarter, but the path was rocky. Incoming earnings reports will provide important clues about how companies are coping with mounting challenges—from trade wars to global growth—and how investors should position.

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April 08, 2019

Back Where We Started? Equities Rebound but Risks Remain

by Sharon Fay

Global equities rebounded sharply in the first quarter from the sell-off in late 2018. But conditions remain shaky and caution is warranted. Investors should pay close attention to policy-related risks when considering their allocations.

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January 08, 2019

China: Current Questions, Long-Term Opportunities

by Sharon Fay

Yes, investor concerns are swirling around China’s economy and the gradual opening of its domestic equity market, but the long-term picture presents significant opportunities for active investors.

China, Emerging Markets, Equities

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January 02, 2019

Global Equities: 2018 Review, 2019 Outlook

by Sharon Fay

One big lesson for investors from 2018 is that you can’t really anticipate every political or economic risk that comes up and try to insulate your portfolio from all of it. As we enter 2019, there are reasons to be defensive, but also spread your exposure to some undervalued opportunities.

Asset Allocation, Equities, Volatility

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October 08, 2018

How Low Can Emerging Markets Go?

by Sharon Fay

Emerging-market (EM) stocks fell in the third quarter and continued to diverge sharply from developed-market equities. While it may be too soon to buy into the weakness, investors should watch for signs that could herald a quick rebound.

Emerging Markets, Equities

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August 10, 2018

Lettre ouverte aux PDG européens : travaillez avec nous, pas contre nous

by Andrew Birse, Sharon Fay, Tawhid Ali

Equities, Responsible Investing/ESG

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July 23, 2018

An Open Letter to European CEOs: Work with Us, Not Against Us

by Sharon Fay, Andrew Birse

European companies often see engaged equity investors as the enemy. But there’s a new breed of activist investors who aren’t aggressive and share the same long-term interests as management. Let’s work together toward the best outcome for all stakeholders.

Equities, Responsible Investing/ESG

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July 10, 2018

Harmonic Equity Returns Hide Dissonant Market Notes

by Sharon Fay

Global developed equity markets rose in apparent harmony during the second quarter, as if they were all singing from the same sheet. But beneath the returns, multiple risks are fomenting disquiet, and five points of dissonance warrant closer attention.

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April 09, 2018

Debt, Tech and Trade Wars Cloud the Investment Horizon

by Sharon Fay

Global equities posted their first quarterly decline in two years during a volatile first quarter. Growing concerns about rising rates, trade wars and regulation in the technology sector will require a new mindset for investors.

Emerging Markets, Equities, Inflation

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January 09, 2018

Can Equities Repeat the Feat in 2018?

by Sharon Fay

Equity markets are widely expected to do well this year after a stellar 2017. We share the optimism, but are monitoring multiple risks—from style patterns to inflationary pressures—that could deliver surprises as the year unfolds.

Emerging Markets, Equities

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October 04, 2017

Finding Resilient Returns as Global Equities Rally

by Sharon Fay

Global equities advanced in the third quarter, as steady macroeconomic growth supported solid earnings reports. In the evolving market environment, we believe that individual company performance will make a bigger difference to stock returns.

Active & Passive , Equities

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