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Global Dividend Index
It analyses dividends paid by the 1,200 largest firms by market capitalisation. It is a measure of progress that global firms are making in paying their investors an income on their capital.
LATEST INSIGHTS
The haves and have-nots of US high yield
In this video, Rebecca Young, Portfolio Manager within the Strategic Fixed Income team, explains why there is more than meets the eye in the US high yield market and discusses the teams approach to achieving ‘sensible income’.
Growth slowing but precipitous drop unlikely
A new video, ‘Growth slowing but precipitous drop unlikely’, is now available on the blog.
Although the current economic expansion is ageing (bringing us nearer to a recession) leading indicators do not indicate a sharp contraction. What does that mean for equity investors? Director of Research Carmel Wellso explains.
Inflation: is that it?
John Pattullo, Co-Head of Strategic Fixed Income, discusses the range of factors, which in his opinion, indicate that current inflation is much more cyclical than structural.
Cracks in the Credit Cycle
Portfolio Managers Darrell Watters and Mike Keough identify signs that the credit cycle has turned and highlight what to watch in the year ahead.
Strategic Fixed Income: end of the cycle… are we there yet?
With the markets finally coming round to the idea of the late-cycle stage in the economies, John Pattullo and Jenna Barnard, Co-Heads of Strategic Fixed Income, share their thoughts on the subject, expanding on the risks and opportunities arising from this theme in 2019.
Global Tech: the importance of navigating the hype cycle
Graeme Clark, portfolio manager in Janus Henderson’s Global Technology Team, discusses the significance of understanding and analysing where a company sits on the hype cycle when investing in tech for the long term, and how this forms an integral part of the team’s investment process.
US equities and bonds – Investing in a shifting landscape
Impressed by the resilience of the markets, portfolio manager Marc Pinto explains why he believes that investors should not be deterred by higher volatility, given the favorable backdrop for equities. Meanwhile, Darrell Watters, Head of US Fundamental Fixed Income, expects a difficult environment for credit markets.
EM equities: less popular markets offer long-term opportunities
Glen Finegan, Head of Global Emerging Market Equities, believes that less popular markets such as South Africa offer better value than many Asian opportunities.
Quick view: Amazon takes on healthcare
Rich Carney, Healthcare Services Analyst with the US-based Janus Henderson Healthcare Sector Team, responds to news that Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan Chase plan to form an independent healthcare company to lower costs for their employees.
EM equities: notes from the road in China
Stephen Deane, Portfolio Manager on the Janus Henderson Global Emerging Market (GEM) Equities Team, recently visited China. Within this article and video Stephen shares his observations on the companies he met, as well the broader opportunities, risks and culture he experienced on the trip.
Quick view: healthcare – Amazon’s next disruption target?
Alison Porter, Graeme Clark, and Richard Clode, Portfolio Managers within the Janus Henderson Global Technology Team, provide their views on the news that Amazon, JP Morgan and Berkshire Hathaway are forming an alliance with the aim of lowering healthcare costs for the companies’ employees.
China’s pollution crackdown: a secular tailwind for the global natural resources sector
David Whitten, Head of Janus Henderson’s Global Natural Resources Team, discusses the significance and implications of China’s crackdown on its worst polluters, which is creating attractive opportunities for many global commodity suppliers.