Markets in a Nutshell — For December 2023

Christmas came early for investors after US Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell gifted the markets a ‘dovish hold’. It was the biggest hint yet that the Fed could start to ease the squeeze by cutting interest rates early this year. US markets reacted by throwing a pivot party, with equity prices soaring and bond yields lurching lower. The euphoria was contagious, with the MSCI All Country World Index — which tracks shares in 23 developed and 24 emerging markets — jumping 4.8% in December.

Light on Resoures — Why Foord Remains Underweight

Portfolio Manager Mike Townshend offers his insights into the resource sector and why Foord remains underweight in the current economic climate. Mike sheds light on the pivotal role commodities play in driving the sector and their impact on market trends.

Markets in a nutshell — for December 2023

In our monthly podcast, ‘Markets in a nutshell’, Linda Eedes discusses what’s happened in global markets and economies over the past month, how we see things playing out and how Foord is positioned as a result.

The Energy Transition — Opportunities For Astute Investors

Foord Asset Management portfolio managers Brian Arcese and Ishreth Hassen dive into the concept of energy transition as we explore the global shift from carbon-intensive fuels to renewable energy sources. They discuss the critical move towards sustainable energy options to mitigate the effects of global warming.

Foord Asia Ex-Japan Fund — A Matrix of Exciting Investment Opportunities

In this video, Foord Asset Management Portfolio Managers Brian Arcese, Ishreth Hassen, and JC Xue, delve into the intricacies of Foord’s Asia Ex-Japan Fund. They discuss the strategic decisions behind launching the Fund, alongside an analysis of the factors and prominent themes driving the fund's performance.

Why Foord Is Benchmark Agnostic

In this video, portfolio manager Brian Arcese discusses the relevance and application of benchmarks in modern investment management. He provides insight on how Foord adopts a benchmark-agnostic strategy while being risk aware.

How ESG Is Changing The Investment Landscape

Portfolio manager Brian Arcese explains the nuances of ESG and its growing importance in portfolio management. He dissects the elements that define ESG and addresses common questions about its role in contemporary investment strategies and how Foord Asset Management is navigating this transition without compromising growth or ethical standards.

Will China be the top-performing stock market in the world?

In the recent 'What's in Store for 2024' webinar, portfolio manager Brian Arcese discussed the possibility of China becoming the top-performing stock market in the world. He attributed the strong performance to the underlying growth in demographics, particularly the strong growth in the Chinese middle class.

Will The South African Resource Sector Perform Poorly, Even If China Performs Well?

As the new year draws near, portfolio manager Nancy Hossack offers insights on the performance of the South African resources sector in comparison to China's performance during our recent 'What's in store for 2024' webinar.

Despite Resources Underperforming, Will The South African Market Be Up 20%+?

Foord South Africa Chief Investment Officer Nick Balkin shares that despite resources sector coming under pressure, the South African equity market could be up more than 20% in 2024 during the recent ‘What’s in store for 2024' webinar. He explains the opportunities in not only in the Chinese consumer market, but also in the internet companies. And highlights companies such as Tencent as key drivers of growth, complemented by the South African incorporated stocks, which he believes will contribute significantly to this positive outlook.