Market GPS
Investment Outlook 2021
What should be on the radar for investors in 2021? Market GPS helps direction-set with a video summary, in-depth asset class analysis and our latest portfolio manager views.
Latest Insights
Subscribe for relevant insights delivered straight to your inbox
Global money trends still cooling amid US data confusion
Global money trends continue to suggest a near-term economic slowdown, with the caveat that interpretation of US monetary statistics is complicated by recent regulatory changes, argues Simon Ward, Economic Adviser.
A fertile ground for European smaller companies stock pickers in 2021
European smaller companies managers Rory Stokes and Ollie Beckett discuss their outlook for the asset class in 2021.
ESG in 2021: closing the expectations gap
Antony Marsden, Head of Governance and Responsible Investment, explores key themes related to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing in 2021.
A “monetarist” perspective on current equity markets – January 2021
Monetary indicators suggest an increase in market volatility in early 2021 and a sustained inflation rise into 2022, argues Simon Ward, Economic Adviser.
What is next for US large cap growth equities?
Portfolio Manager Doug Rao explains the current dynamic in large cap growth equities and evaluates the outlook moving forward.
Global monetary backdrop less market-friendly at end-2020
A key measure of global “excess” money has turned negative, suggesting increased downside risk for markets, argues Simon Ward, Economic Adviser.
European equities: remain agile in 2021
Jamie Ross, European equities portfolio manager, argues that a disciplined, balanced approach is key to this asset class in 2021.
The speed of change in emerging markets is unknown but the direction is not
Daniel Graña argues that country analysis should remain a key focus for emerging market investors given the implications from COVID-19 and a less supportive international trade environment.
Could the shift to value propel European equities in 2021?
John Bennett, Director of European Equities, shares his view on the outlook for European equities in 2021.
What’s up with US M1?
A post-election surge in M1 could be a positive signal for the economy and markets but is more likely to reflect a statistical distortion, cautions Simon Ward, Economic Adviser.
Value rotation represents a style change for 2021
Portfolio Manager Luke Newman highlights the distinct challenges the pandemic posed in 2020 and considers the prospects for absolute return in the months ahead.
Euro investment grade: where less is more in 2021
Tim Winstone, corporate credit portfolio manager, sees reduced bond issuance, ongoing policy support and a recovering economy helping to underpin euro investment grade bonds in 2021.