Europe Equity
Great opportunities for European equities around the corner
Bertrand Faure expands on the advantages of active management, which have resulted in the Fund outperforming the benchmark by over 30% in 2020.
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Setting records investing in European equities
Bertrand Faure provides insight on how the renamed Strategic European Silver Stars Fund has delivered its highest monthly return since inception.
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A continued focus on quality
Willem Vinke invests in high quality companies that we believe will be better placed to endure future market volatility.
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Fundamental bottom up analysis of investments leads to bumper profits
Bertrand Faure reflects on another great return in August taking YTD performance to +5%, whilst the market flounders down -10% after volatility creates opportunities for outsized gains.
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Recovery continues in Europe
Bertrand Faure discusses why active and fundamental management is critical as European markets start to recover.
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Despite the unprecedented volatility, markets are recognising the benefit of active fundamental investing
Bertrand Faure: we do consider the larger picture and take that into account, but company fundamentals have allowed the Fund to successfully navigate this crisis.
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European stocks turning bullish
Bertrand Faure reflects on the impact of the H1 2020 crisis and investor optimism now that lockdown measures are easing.
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Outsized Gains
Bertrand Faure reflects on performance since inception as the Fund marks its 5th anniversary and discusses the potential factors that could influence returns in the months to come.
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A cautious approach
Willem Vinke on monitoring the economic impact and maintaining a cautious approach with a focus on quality.
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Extreme volatility
Eric Sturdza looks ahead: the corporate earnings season starting in mid-April will likely give some additional colour around companies’ plans to weather the current storm.
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How will inactivity in China impact European markets?
Bertrand Faure and team have undertaken a study on each of the individual positions in the portfolio to develop an understanding of the direct and indirect impact of a prolonged period of inactivity in China.