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5th March 2020

Why have European equities performed so well in 2019?

Prospects for European equities in 2020 are looking increasingly positive.

For much of 2019, European equities were an unloved asset class, shunned by investors. At first sight, this was understandable – the region is growing only slowly, wracked by political tensions and wrestling with headwinds in vital sectors such as the German car industry. 

Discover how the ASI Europe ex UK Equity Fund uses global resources, analysis and a 16-strong team with experience across market cycles to identify the exceptional European companies that can offer a smart combination of upside capture and downside protection.

European equities: key themes

 

Ben Ritchie, Head of European Equities discusses a number of key long-term themes within European equities that he thinks makes Europe a particularly attractive place to invest.

Is it time to spring clean your portfolio?

The start of a new year is when many people complete their tax returns and spring clean the house. Slightly less unpleasantly, it’s also a good time to review your collection of investments.

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