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extreme valuations
Investment strategy

Equity valuations uncovered (part 5): Beyond extremes

Do valuations only matter in extremes? And can the precise form of the valuation metric lead to different conclusions?
John SouthallAsset Allocation team
By  John Southall, Asset Allocation team
04 Jun 2025
4 min read
Dials valuations
Investment strategy

Equity valuations uncovered (part 4): How much of an edge do valuation tilts offer?

We explore the extent to which forming more accurate return expectations translates into efficient trading strategies. Whilst tilting using valuations alone may modestly boost risk-adjusted...
John SouthallAsset Allocation team
By  John Southall, Asset Allocation team
21 May 2025
4 min read
Tariffs securitised
Investment strategy

What could US tariffs mean for US securitised?

Following the much-anticipated Liberation Day announcement, the market has experienced significant changes and the effective US tariff rate has increased dramatically. What are the implications...
Azima CrumptonJohn DalyActive Fixed Income team
By  Azima Crumpton, John Daly, Active Fixed Income team
19 May 2025
4 min read
Factor revisit
Investment strategy

Factor forecasting, recalibrated

We update some past research into expected returns and risk of factors to allow for recent experience.
John SouthallDash TanAsset Allocation team
By  John Southall, Dash Tan, Asset Allocation team
14 May 2025
5 min read
Box Hill
Fixed income

DB chart update: Long gilts

From Leith Hill to Box Hill - still hard going but smoother and less steep.
Robert Pace
By  Robert Pace
13 May 2025
3 min read
HA bond
Investment strategy

Can UK housing association bonds help to drive social impact?

We assess the opportunities for local government pensions schemes (LGPS) to invest in UK productive finance via the physical infrastructure exposure inherent in housing associations.
Nambassa NakatuddeAlex MossOzkan Koyun
By  Nambassa Nakatudde, Alex Moss, Ozkan Koyun
01 May 2025
4 min read
Defend DC
Investment strategy

Could a defensive equity strategy defend DC savers?

By providing access to possible equity market upside, with the potential for reduced volatility and drawdowns, we believe defensive equity may be a suitable component...
Alex Pearce
By  Alex Pearce
28 Apr 2025
3 min read
Enhanced credit
Investment strategy

Securitised credit enhancement: Credit where it’s due

The role of credit enhancement in bond securitisation is an important concept to understand as it aims to help senior bondholders mitigate potential losses in...
Azima CrumptonJohn DalyActive Fixed Income team
By  Azima Crumpton, John Daly, Active Fixed Income team
24 Apr 2025
1 min read
Part3_0
Investment strategy

Equity valuations uncovered (part 3): Short-term insights

A common refrain is that valuations are irrelevant over short horizons, but that they become strong predictors in the longer term. What motivates such statements...
John SouthallAsset Allocation team
By  John Southall, Asset Allocation team
16 Apr 2025
3 min read
crisis confidence
Investment strategy

US securitised: From crisis to confidence

How securitised markets have evolved since the global financial crisis.
John DalyAzima CrumptonActive Fixed Income team
By  John Daly, Azima Crumpton, Active Fixed Income team
14 Apr 2025
1 min read

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