01Bottom-up investment decision-making aims to harness the significant inefficiencies in this investment universe while aligning with top-down risk allocation targets. |
02Sector scorecards provide a disciplined approach to the analysis of Compelling Forces (fundamentals, valuations and market behaviour) and ESG metrics. |
03Diversification, top-down views, team debate and final conviction all determine the make-up of the portfolio. |
General risks. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results, losses may be made.
Specific risks. Geographic/Sector: Investments may be primarily concentrated in specific countries, geographical regions and/or industry sectors. This may mean that the resulting value may decrease whilst portfolios more broadly invested might grow. Currency exchange: Changes in the relative values of different currencies may adversely affect the value of investments and any related income. Default: There is a risk that the issuers of fixed income investments (e.g. bonds) may not be able to meet interest payments nor repay the money they have borrowed. The worse the credit quality of the issuer, the greater the risk of default and therefore investment loss. Derivatives: The use of derivatives may increase overall risk by magnifying the effect of both gains and losses leading to large changes in value and potentially large financial loss. A counterparty to a derivative transaction may fail to meet its obligations which may also lead to a financial loss. Interest rate: The value of fixed income investments (e.g. bonds) tends to decrease when interest rates rise. Emerging market (inc. China): These markets carry a higher risk of financial loss than more developed markets as they may have less developed legal, political, economic or other systems.