When market cycles create opportunity: a value investor’s perspective
Equity Portfolio Manager Stefan Brugger, Equity Analyst Felix Schroeder and Investment Specialist Fred Owens-Powell discuss why the changing market regime may favour active value investors.
European high yield: time for selectivity
Portfolio Managers Konstantin Leidman and Thomas Kelly, and Investment Director Jennifer Martin discuss how European high-yield investors should rethink their approach in response to historically tight spreads.
Top of Mind: Challenging false investment dichotomies
Multi-Asset Strategist Adam Berger takes on three familiar investment debates where rigid “either/or” thinking may not serve investors well: active vs passive, US vs non-US, and public vs private.
Corporate governance: still a key driver for Japanese equities
Macro Strategist Nicolas Wylenzek and ESG Analyst Calista Lee explore how ongoing corporate governance remains a key driver of Japanese equities and set out key implications for investors.
Focus, flexibility and resilience:
Three portfolio ideas for 2H 2026
Watch Solutions Director Andrew Sharp Paul share three portfolio ideas for the second half of 2026, with a focus on quality equities, flexible fixed income, and diversifiers that may help build portfolio resilience.
Growth outlook faces a new test: Inflation
Explore our latest views on risks and opportunities across global capital markets.
Preparing for a shift in US exceptionalism
Equity Strategist Andrew Heiskell and Macro Strategist Nicolas Wylenzek explore the evolving nature of US exceptionalism in their 2026 midyear equity outlook.
Three priorities for investors in a less predictable world
Despite adverse headlines and events, risk markets have remained constructive this year, but the rally has become increasingly dependent on a limited set of market leaders. How robust can markets be when so much depends on momentum continuing unchecked?
Rapid fire questions with Steven Angeli on quality growth equities
Equity Portfolio Manager Steven Angeli shares his views on market concentration, the opportunities in quality growth equities, and the most attractive opportunities both within and beyond AI.
Putting long-term investing into context
Equity Portfolio Managers Yolanda Courtines and Sam Cox and Investment Specialist Fred Owens-Powell revisit the concept of long-term investing in an increasingly sentiment-driven market through two case studies.
Asian credit: A market you don’t want to miss?
Discover the untapped potential of Asian credit markets. With growing economic independence and robust financial systems, Asia offers compelling opportunities for fixed income investors seeking stability and growth.
Three ways to reset credit portfolios for a more volatile world
Our experts, Fixed Income Portfolio Managers Campe Goodman and Rob Burn, and Investment Director Raina Dunkelberger, explore how to reset credit portfolios for a more volatile world.
How to reposition equity portfolios for recurring AI disruption
With a growing range of industries hit by sell-offs, Multi-Asset Strategist Nanette Abuhoff Jacobson explores how to reposition equity portfolios for recurring AI disruption.
Why targeted European equity exposure matters in 2026
Equity Portfolio Manager Thomas Horsey and Investment Specialist Arthur Lui explore why targeted European equity exposure matters in 2026 and identify standout areas to watch.
Duration: A dynamic lever in fixed income investing
Amar Reganti and Adam Norman profile duration's versatility in fixed income, focusing on its role in managing volatility and pursuing attractive risk-adjusted outcomes.
An active management partner for the near and long term
CEO Jean Hynes focuses on key themes driving our evolving capabilities and client collaboration, including AI's transformative potential and new thinking about equity, fixed income, and alternative allocations.
Succession planning: lessons for investors from three sectors
Equity Portfolio Manager Yolanda Courtines and Investment Director Alex Davis explore the importance of CEO succession planning for investors through three sector case studies.
The power of Asia’s dividends
Discover Asia’s quality dividend potential. With diverse income sources, structural tailwinds, and governance reforms at play, Asia offers a compelling mix of income, resilience, and long-term growth potential.
Rapid Fire Questions with Ross Dilkes
In this edition of “Rapid Fire Questions,” fixed income portfolio manager Ross Dilkes shares his views on the Asia credit market—covering the macro outlook, China’s momentum, the most compelling opportunities across the region, and key risks shaping the next 12 months.
Rapid Fire Questions with Philip Brooks on Asian equities
In this edition of “Rapid Fire Questions,” Philip Brooks, investment director and equity strategist, answers key questions on Asian equities—exploring the structural drivers of the asset class, the traits of quality businesses, and the most compelling quality dividend opportunities today.
Questioning US credit quality
Fixed income strategist Amar Reganti examines questions surrounding US creditworthiness.
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Not all AI opportunities are created equal
Global Industry Analyst Michael Masdea explores AI's transformative power and shares a five-step framework to help evaluate potential long-term AI success stories.
Chart in focus: Three reasons to revisit emerging markets
Multi-Asset Strategist Nanette Abuhoff-Jacobson illustrates the case for emerging markets in three charts.
Rotations and reallocations: Rethinking equities
Since April's Liberation Day, equity markets have recovered losses and appear to be on an upwards trajectory. But under the surface of the highs, argues Equity Strategist Andrew Heiskell, is a market and an economy looking for direction. Why is the economy so stuck?
The long-term rewards of a contrarian approach to European equities
Portfolio Manager Tom Horsey and Investment Director Thomas Kramer explain why viewing European equities through a contrarian lens could help investors to uncover long-term opportunities in a rapidly evolving Europe.
New regime, new reality for investors?
The first half of 2025 has reinforced our view that we are entering a new investing regime. But this isn't a clean break from one regime to another; it's a messy, transitional phase, where some old rules still apply, even as new ones might be emerging. How can investors evolve for a new market environment?
Chart in Focus: Fed rate cuts resume — What’s next for investors?
In this edition of Chart in Focus, we explore the Fed’s return to rate cuts after a strategic pause. We examine how this move, alongside diverging central banks paths, could shape the outlook for risk assets.
Rapid Fire Questions with Tim Manning
In this edition of “Rapid Fire Questions,” equity portfolio manager Tim Manning offers his views on rates, fiscal policy, tariffs, and AI — and shares why he remains constructive on the US equity market.
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How a changing Europe is reshaping credit markets
Portfolio Managers Derek Hynes and Konstantin Leidman explore how a changing Europe is reshaping the region's credit markets and identify key takeaways for investors.
Chart in Focus: Are today’s equity returns too high?
In this edition of Chart in Focus, we examine the strength of markets so far this year, placing it in historical context.
Brave New World: “US vs them” world order emerges
Geopolitical Strategist Thomas Mucha profiles the shifts signaling increased global policy friction and national security related opportunities for investors.
Chart in Focus: Are higher valuations justified?
Since Liberation Day, a clearer picture on tariffs has begun to emerge and markets have rallied in response. In this edition of Chart in Focus, we revisit cross-asset valuations and examine if the higher valuations are justified.
(Re)emerging markets: 10 reasons for optimism
Our experts identify 10 reasons why now may be the time for investors to reconsider emerging markets.
CLO investing and active ETFs
Alyssa Irving explores the evolving role of active ETFs in the AAA CLO market, highlighting their significant growth, the impact of increased trading activity, and the potential opportunities they create.
Return-seeking fixed income for an uncertain age?
Raina Dunkelberger discusses the role of flexible, return-seeking fixed income strategies against a backdrop of concentrated equity markets and global policy divergence.
Rapid Fire Questions with Campe Goodman
In this edition of “Rapid Fire Questions”, fixed income portfolio manager Campe Goodman shares his views on 4 key questions in this Q&A session.
Europe: a good hunting ground for high yield?
With attractive yields and a low duration profile, high yield can present potentially compelling opportunities for investors, despite the continued volatility.
Credit: the power of flexibility in an uncertain world
Uncertainty in credit markets can create opportunities for investors, provided allocations are flexible enough to benefit. But how can investors balance flexibility with discipline?
Flexibility with focus: how to position fixed income for volatility
Portfolio Manager Martin Harvey and Investment Director Marco Giordano explore how a focused use of flexibility can help position fixed income portfolios for volatility.
There is more than one way to approach growth equities
Portfolio Managers Steven Angeli and Joe Chung, and Investment Specialist Casey Vale discuss how looking at growth equities in a different way may help uncover opportunities amid heightened uncertainty and volatility.
Lessons learned from a top-heavy equity market
Can the Magnificent Seven stocks continue to dominate the equity market? And what can asset owners do when markets are narrow? Head of Multi-Asset Strategy Adam Berger and Global Equity Strategist Andy Heiskell discuss the challenges and opportunities.
How stewardship can bring perspective amid uncertainty
Portfolio Managers Yolanda Courtines, Sam Cox, Investment Director Alex Davis and Investment Specialist Fred Owens-Powell examine how a stewardship perspective can help equity investors uncover opportunity amid uncertainty.
The power of local perspective: the rewards of a contrarian approach to European equities
Portfolio Manager Tom Horsey and Investment Director Thomas Kramer explain why they see compelling opportunities in today's European equity market for contrarian, bottom-up investors.
Private investments: How much should I own?
Our experts discuss the key steps to determine the size of private-market allocations, focusing on illiquidity tolerance, excess return needs, and manager selection.
The yield buyer
Our fixed income experts examine the impact of tight credit spreads and elevated yields on today’s credit markets and explore the value of active management.
Power play: Building the case for infrastructure in 2025
The long-term case for listed infrastructure remains compelling. But could near-term catalysts, such as nuclear and natural gas, also drive performance in the short term?
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Four achievable New Year’s resolutions for investors
Are New Year’s Resolutions for investors purely aspirational or a helpful tool? Investment Strategy Analyst Alex King believes the latter and proposes four achievable resolutions.
Accelerating the future of active management
CEO Jean Hynes explains how Wellington is building for the future of active management by investing in our capabilities and aligning our organization and talent with clients’ shifting needs.
Concentrated markets: Implications for active management, manager research, and multi-manager capital allocation
Members of our Fundamental Factor Team share research insights on the portfolio impact of benchmark concentration and highlight tools that may help, including extension strategies, passive-share analysis, and index-completion approaches.
Time to get active? 5 equity investment ideas for 2025
As we head into 2025, growth seems poised to accelerate, especially in the US. Equity Strategist Andrew Heiskell and Macro Strategist Nicolas Wylenzek see five themes that may create opportunity across global equity markets.
Securitized credit: Opportunity amid tight corporate spreads?
Portfolio Managers Rob Burn and Cory Perry discuss why they believe securitized credit has an attractive role to play in today’s tight-spread environment and highlight potential areas of opportunity in 2025.
Going their separate ways: Capitalizing on bond divergence
Our fixed income experts discuss how to position portfolios for a world of uncertainty and divergence, exploring key themes and evolving bond opportunities for 2025.
The credit cycle has been extended — but what’s next?
Credit experts Derek Hynes, Joe Ramos and Will Prentis discuss why they believe the current credit cycle still has legs and explore likely implications for credit portfolios in 2025.
High-yield credit investing: it’s a marathon, not a sprint
Fixed Income Portfolio Manager Konstantin Leidman explains his focus on the high-quality companies likely to outperform over the long term and why he is wary of the hype surrounding potentially bubble-inducing developments like generative AI.
Time for bond investors to take the wheel?
Volatility makes bond investing less straightforward, but it can also create opportunities, provided investors are in a position to "take the wheel" in order to capitalise on them.
The power of local perspective: the long and short of European equity investing
Dirk Enderlein and Boris Kergall explain why, in their view, the structural changes impacting European equity markets offer active long/short investors a rich source of potential return and diversification.
Quality growth — a less volatile sweet spot?
Growth stocks can be volatile, especially when companies fail to meet expectations. However, high-quality growth companies can help mitigate downside risk while still offering potential for long-term outperformance. How can investors find the sweet spot?
Unlocking the full value potential of stewardship
Yolanda Courtines and Alex Davis examine how corporate stewardship can be a source of value and delve into what investors can do practically to maximise its full potential.
Milken Institute: Asia Summit 2024
In this event replay from the 2024 Milken Institute Asia Summit, Wellington President and Managing Partner Steve Klar joins industry leaders to explore the diverse opportunities ahead for enhancing portfolio performance.
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