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European Equity Strategy

A core strategy seeking to exploit the opportunities of European equities

Strategy overview

Investment Approach
We seek to combine fundamental research with insights derived from our machine learning alpha model to unlock alpha, while considering sustainability without bias

Investment Opportunity
Exposure to European equities

Investment Universe
Invests in equities either listed or domiciled in Europe or which carry out a significant amount of their economic activity in Europe

Ben Lambert
Portfolio Manager
Adam Child
Portfolio Manager

The role the strategy can play in portfolios

All-weather core exposure to European equities

Provides core exposure to European equities in a portfolio with balanced exposure to growth, quality, value and momentum through the cycle

Long-term risk adjusted alpha profile

Offers potential for consistent excess returns through focus on bottom-up stock selection without taking excessive risk

Diversification

A differentiated alpha footprint that complements passive and/or style-based exposures; offers geographic diversification in non-US exposure

Investment Philosophy

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We believe markets are inefficient due to behavioural biases

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These inefficiencies generate diverse alpha opportunities across investment styles

03

Combining fundamental insight with quantitative analysis is the optimal way to unlock alpha

Performance

Portfolio & Holdings

Date as of 30/04/2026
Strategy
Index
United Kingdom
16.5
Netherlands
13.3
France
12.1
Italy
10.9
Germany
10.3
Spain
7.8
Portugal
4.4
Denmark
4.2
Switzerland
4
Finland
2.9
Austria
2.4
Ireland
2.1
United States
2.1
Belgium
2
Norway
1.5
South Africa
1.4
Poland
0.9
Greece
0.7
Sweden
Cash
0.5
Based on a related portfolio within the strategy with substantially similar objectives, policies and strategies as those of the services being offered. The portfolio may change significantly over a short space of time. This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation for any particular security. For further information on Indices and Specific Portfolio Names, please reference the sections here.

Why Ninety One for European Equity Strategy

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Managed by a specialist team with a long track record of investing in European equities

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Underpinned by the consistent and compelling 4Factor investment process developed in 2000

03

Fundamental investors, harnessing technology

Strategy literature

Key facts

  • Asset Subclass

    DM Equity

  • Currency

    EUR

  • Inception date

    01/07/2005

  • Team

    4Factor team

  • Geographical Focus

    Developed Markets

  • ESG Classification

    Enhanced Integration

  • Comparative Benchmark

    MSCI Europe NDR

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