Macro Views
JP Morgan: It’s time to start loving industrials again
The global economy is finally emerging from the doldrums of the financial crisis and it is a prime time to move into more ‘unloved’ industries says Francesco Conte, co-manager of JP Morgan’s European smaller companies investment trust.
Macro Views | 10 May 17
Now is a ‘dangerous time’ to invest in passives
The hype around passive products has never been more intense, but Brooks Macdonald Asset Management’s Jon Gumpel warns that there could be danger ahead for passive investors.
Markets celebrate Macron victory in French elections
Equity markets have welcomed Emmanuel Macron’s resounding victory in the first round of the French presidential elections. The euro also rallied, while peripheral bond yields collapsed.
Macro Views | 24 Apr 17
MacDonald on Architas’ use of ‘high conviction’ funds
Cautious on equities and fixed income, Sheldon MacDonald prefers funds with high conviction, as he seeks stability over the long term rather than quick gains on the upside.
Europe ex UK funds beat index over three key timescales
The average European ex UK fund performance suggests that active managers added value over three, five, and 10 years, despite 2016 being a tough period for active European ex UK funds after the strong outperformance of the previous 12 months.