COVID-19 has changed how we work, highlighted the need for greater physical and mental health, and transformed society’s use of technology. Iain Fulton, Portfolio Manager, Global Equity, explores what these changes mean for investors, and discusses the companies the team have added to the portfolio to harness these new consumer trends.
Market Narratives
The onset of a global pandemic has led to a dislocation in global financial markets and the re-basing of asset prices and valuations across every asset class. In this environment of extreme volatility and uncertainty, Investment Magazine brings you timely insights from investment experts responsible for managing risk and finding new opportunities.
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Investors backing PE credit push in desperate yield hunt: Mehmet
Private equity is taking over the lending ranks from the banks, says Lonsec analyst Ron Mehmet. As volatility tapers off again, demand for alternative fixed income yield in Australia is making alternative avenues more and more attractive.
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Multi-asset investing taking on a new role: Vontobel’s Seiler
With savings plans failing to generate returns due to rock-bottom interest rates, Daniel Seiler from Vontobel Asset Management has predicted investors will begin to develop multi-asset portfolios rather than just cash, instead of just taking on straight equity exposure.
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Finding ‘crisis alpha’ through systemic investing
Many may have argued central bank stimulus has destroyed trends and manipulated markets, but that doesn't mean new trends can't emerge, even if they are not as predictable, Kathryn Kaminski explains.
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