The Pride | Issue 13
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Who will win from the US Fed playing catch up?
The 0.5% rate cut by the US central bank shows that the Federal Reserve was caught offside, argues Mark Hawtin , Liontrust Head of Global Equities . In this article, he explains why markets will remain volatile until the path of the economy is clearer, why there will be a broadening of market leadership and suggests the potential winners from a low-rate environment could include non-profitable tech, ‘power up America’ and active managers.
High Yield – more resilient than many realise
A drill-down into high yield bond data shows a surprising resilience in returns. While riskier than ‘safe haven’ government bonds, high yield’s lower price sensitivity, greater income and concentrated default risk profile leaves its overall profile looking very appealing according to the Global Fixed Income team . Team Co-Head Donald Phillips guides us through the numbers.
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An update from India – rapid modernisation in travel and hospitality
Following a day of meetings in New Delhi with companies across the travel and hospitality sectors, Ewan Thompson , manager of the Liontrust India Fund , provides an update on a number of key, intersecting themes driving the rapidly modernising Indian economy, namely the ongoing transport infrastructure build out, the premiumisation of consumption alongside rising incomes, and the increasingly sophisticated digital economy.
Getting ready for a rotation in markets
Liontrust’s Head of Multi-Asset , John Husselbee ,?explains?that even with interest rates now being reduced, the cost of capital will still be higher than over the past decade and why this will lead to greater rotation in equity markets.
Company news
Edinburgh Investment Trust Times feature???
In a recent article, The Times recommended Edinburgh Investment Trust as a buy for investors. The article highlights the performance of the Trust, its potential for dividend growth, portfolio and discount. Managed by Imran Sattar and Emily Barnard of Liontrust Asset Management PLC , the Trust takes a total return approach in generating capital growth and income through investing in UK listed stocks and up to 20% internationally.