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What makes a small-cap company worth holding? Nathalie Debruyne, CFA and Bart Geukens discuss how ‘quality’—from sustainable advantages to top-tier management—can define long-term winners in European equities. https://lnkd.in/e-8YzYBW #SmallCaps #Equities #Rebound --Marketing communication-- Investing incurs risks. Past performances do not guarantee future results.

Filipe Gropelli Carvalho, Emerging Markets Analyst at DPAM, attended the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Washington, DC. He shares his insights on the ongoing investor debates, focusing on emerging markets and the macroeconomic outlook—especially in light of the upcoming US elections. The IMF's World Economic Outlook ‘Policy Pivot, Rising Threats’ reflects current investor sentiment, highlighting a resilient US economy and underwhelming growth expectations for Europe. With US elections on the horizon, policy uncertainties loom large, with potential global economic impacts. #IMF #Washington #EM #WEO #US #China --Marketing communication-- Investing incurs risks. Past performances do not guarantee future results.

The MSCI China index has lost nearly two-thirds of its value from its 2021 highs to its 2022-2024 lows. As investor confidence wanes, it is essential to assess the underlying drivers. From a broader perspective, we believe China’s policies align with its ambition to become a technological powerhouse by 2035. While it is unclear if this will directly boost stock market performance, we prefer to focus on individual companies, as outcomes depend on individual factors like governance and competitive positioning. Yet, with low valuations and fresh monetary and fiscal stimulus in play, Andrew Deback, CFA sees attractive long-term opportunities: https://lnkd.in/ePUTxdhc #China #Equities #Deflation --Marketing communication-- Investing incurs risks. Past performances do not guarantee future results. 

Curious about how the showdown between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will affect your investments? Our portfolio manager Bruno Lamoral, CFA analyses the potential market shake-ups after the November elections: https://brnw.ch/21wO4ja #US #Election #Trump #Harris

Over the past two decades, European small-cap equities have consistently demonstrated their potential to enhance portfolio performance. Historical data shows that small caps have outperformed large caps by an average of 2% per annum throughout this period. Bart Geukens and Nathalie Debruyne, CFA investigate how these small, nimble companies—currently trading at a discount—have consistently managed to outperform their larger counterparts over time: https://lnkd.in/eTiPYRuZ #SmallCaps #Equities #Rebound --Marketing communication-- Investing incurs risks. Past performances do not guarantee future results.

A sudden spike in the VIX index and shifting monetary policies have left markets on edge. With Big Tech under scrutiny, economic indicators wavering and the US elections around the corner, could we be approaching a turning point for the global economy? Bruno Lamoral, CFA takes a closer look: https://lnkd.in/ds5YswfG #VIX #US #Fed --Marketing communication-- Investing incurs risks. Past performances do not guarantee future results. 

The US presidential election is a highly publicised event, taking place every four years at the beginning of November. The Election Day is fixed as the Tuesday after the first Monday of November in years that are divisible by four. This year, it falls on Tuesday, 5 November. With much at stake, we test the hypothesis that risk declines after elections have taken place, providing a boost to risk assets. So, could equity investors profit from this risk reduction? Carl Van Nieuwerburgh takes a closer look: https://lnkd.in/e3Mvj593 #US #Election #VIX #Outcome --Marketing communication-- Investing incurs risks. Past performances do not guarantee future results. 

Is your country meeting its Paris Agreement commitments? The Paris Performance Ranking by DPAM assesses to what extent countries meet the Agreement’s goals. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eJWU4Sun #NetZero #ParisAligned #SustainableInvesting

In the last couple of years, small-cap stocks have faced several setbacks. While some lingering challenges remain, investors may regret passing up the untapped value in this universe. Nathalie Debruyne, CFA & Bart Geukens share their insights on this high-potential investment area and its considerable long-term value: https://brnw.ch/21wNFpW #SmallCaps #Equities #Rebound --Marketing communication-- Investing incurs risks. Past performances do not guarantee future results.

With just 15-20% of market capital, but 80-85% of all listed shares, small caps have a big presence in public markets. Nathalie Debruyne, CFA & Bart Geukens share their insights on this high-potential investment area and its considerable long-term value: https://brnw.ch/21wNFpW #SmallCaps #Equities #Rebound --Marketing communication-- Investing incurs risks. Past performances do not guarantee future results.