As Trump returns to the White House, we know from his first administration to expect the unexpected. James Dudgeon, co-manager of the Artemis US Extended Alpha Fund, analyses the key positives and many uncertainties.
In this short video, Grace Le explains why investment-grade corporate bonds merit a place in your portfolio, at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty and slowing economic growth.
In this short video, Artemis’ William Tamworth gives his views on what will bring IPOs back to the UK, whether the wave of M&A activity can continue and how smaller companies can pick up where they left off in the first half of 2024.
In this short video, Artemis’ Raheel Altaf explains where he is seeing opportunities in the world’s fastest-growing economies, why now is a good entry point and his view on investing in China.
In this short video, Artemis’ Olivia Micklem explains that US smaller companies should be particular beneficiaries of Trump’s policies, given their domestic focus.
Following the US election, US smaller companies rose on Trump’s domestically focused agenda. Is this the start of a broader rally? Artemis’ US team give their views.
October 2024 marked 10 years of the Artemis US Smaller Companies Fund. Using their up/down framework and deep understanding of industry cycles, the managers seek to find the winners in sectors that are benefiting from domestic tailwinds.
Previous rate-cutting cycles have seen the Bank of England pushing interest rates significantly lower than investors initially expected. If that pattern is repeated this year, it would offer powerful support to bond prices.
Economic, political and market conditions have changed beyond recognition over the past 12 years, but the Artemis Monthly Distribution Fund’s straightforward multi-asset approach to delivering returns has remained consistent. We believe the returns it has produced speak for themselves.
While UK smaller companies have been in the doldrums for years, they could be among the biggest winners of international investors’ reappraisal of the UK domestic market. See if you can match Mark Niznik and William Tamworth’s in-depth knowledge of their portfolio holdings in the Artemis UK Smaller Companies Fund quiz.
Profit-taking by hedge funds and a rate hike by the Bank of Japan have done little to fundamentally change the outlook for the UK economy – and nothing to diminish the appeal of stocks exposed to UK consumer spending.
In this 6min video, Artemis’ Ambrose Faulks answers this question, talking tech, US vs Europe and the value to be found in UK consumer discretionary & financials
Nick Shenton says he and the rest of the Artemis Income team don’t “fall in love” with any of their holdings, which is why they would be unconcerned if any of them turned their back on their home market.
Why UK bank share prices should be higher
Nick Shenton, co-manager of the Artemis Income Fund, discusses the impact of unprecedented share buybacks and how this is leaving value on the table for patient shareholders.
Andy Marsh reveals how companies in the Artemis Income Fund, particularly housebuilders, are feeling post-election.
Philip Wolstencroft, manager of the Artemis SmartGARP® European Equity Fund, observes that over the long term, share prices follow the direction of companies’ profits. His investment approach is currently signalling value in European equities.
The general election may be dominating headlines in the financial pages, but Ed Legget says it is likely to have little impact on the UK market in the long term – while in the short term, economic stimulus is likely to come from other sources.
In such a feverish political atmosphere on both sides of the Atlantic, it can be tempting to make rash moves. Paras Anand says take a deep breath, turn off the news and leave your portfolios alone.
A key risk of investing in smaller companies is that they may be harder to sell at times than might be the case with larger, more established and better-known companies. This ‘liquidity’ risk is something that the managers of the Artemis UK Smaller Companies Fund give much attention to.