GMO excludes China; Diversity is rushing to the exit; What is a boutique? Pictet is thinking about families; Sands Capital likes software; JP Morgan’s tech spend; Defense VCs spending and much more.

GMO excludes China; Diversity is rushing to the exit; What is a boutique? Pictet is thinking about families; Sands Capital likes software; JP Morgan’s tech spend; Defense VCs spending and much more.
Morningstar’s Samuel Lo tells FSA about the firm’s flagship select list, showcasing its best fund ideas for Asia-based investors.
Poorer than expected earnings, the surprise arrival of DeepSeek and Trump’s tariffs are all putting pressure on the tech giants.
‘People always tell you they understand liquidity until they need liquidity,’ says Alex Funk.
The tailwinds that propelled the US in 2024 are receding, and tariffs add another unknown to the mix, writes Mark Preskett.
Morningstar’s Michael Born discusses whether there is any longevity in returns being generated by a few market leaders.
As part of FSA’s head-to-head series, we compare the abrdn Asia Pacific Sustainable Equity fund and the Schroder ISF Asian Opportunities fund.
Hong Kong ETF in the Arabian dunes, AllianzGI weighs its options, Morningstar’s ESG fund gloom, The appeal of Brics, The Economist’s contrarian dollar, Nvidia and Tesla and much more.
However, the sector has experienced volatility and inconsistency.
New economy stocks are shifting the composition of Southeast Asia’s investible universe, says Morningstar.
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