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☆ CNBC's Inside India newsletter: The secret of the stock market rally
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

This report is from this week's CNBC's "Inside India" newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse and the big businesses behind its meteoric rise. "This particular product, and broadly speaking, the domestic investor, has driven the upsurge in the Indian stock markets," Mahesh Nandurkar, head of India research at Jefferies, told CNBC. For instance, of the nearly 4,900 actively traded India-listed stocks, 300 stocks had a fall in revenue in the last two consecutive financial years. Foreign investors have historically had a significant influence on local equity markets. For now, the savings directed into equity markets are still a tiny proportion of the overall savings Indians put away annually.

Persons: it's, Mahesh Nandurkar, Hermes, Jonathan Pines, Deepak Jasani, Jefferies, Nandurkar Organizations: Association for Mutual Funds, SBI Equity, Opportunities, ICICI Prudential, Advantage Fund, Jefferies, CNBC, Federated Hermes, HDFC Securities Locations: India, Japan

☆ 3 commodities investments that take advantage of the ongoing boom, according to the manager of a fund that's smashing major indexes since inception
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Commodities have surged in 2024; crude oil is up 12%, copper 26%, silver 25%, and gold 15%. McMillan suggests investing in gold, copper, and mining companies via ETFs for exposure. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Year-to-date, crude oil futures are up 12%, copper has risen 26%, silver has climbed 25%, and gold is up 15%. McMillan manages the IDX Commodity Opportunities Fund (COIDX), which is up 6.5% in 2024 and 2.6% since its inception on November 4, 2022.

Persons: McMillan, —, Ben McMillan Organizations: Commodities, IDX, Service, IDX Advisers, Fund, Bloomberg Commodities Index, Business

☆ These bond funds offering yields upward of 5% could take off as Fed policy becomes uncertain
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

That shakiness around when the cuts are coming, as well as the expectation that rates could remain higher for longer creates an opportunity for active managers. Rick Rieder, BlackRock's global chief investment officer of fixed income, told CNBC in a phone interview. Indeed, core bond funds were among the winners in the 2008 crisis. For starters, they should think about the role they want a given bond fund to play within their portfolio: Is it to offset equity risk or to boost returns? "You're not investing in bond funds to shoot the lights out and build your wealth pile," said Morningstar's Jacobson.

Persons: Rick Rieder, Rieder, Eric Jacobson, Morningstar, John Croke ,, Morningstar's Jacobson, Jaime Quinones, they're, Quinones Organizations: Federal Reserve, Barclays, Bank of America, Citigroup, CNBC, Bloomberg, SEC, Morningstar, Vanguard, Stockade Wealth Management, Mutual Locations: Marlboro , N.J

☆ This emerging market fund has outperformed over 1, 5 and 10 years. Here's how
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The global emerging markets fund managed by Aubrey Capital has achieved impressive returns over the past decade. This approach has helped the Aubrey Global Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund to post returns of 13.8% over the past year, nearly double the MSCI Emerging Market Index 's 8.2% gain. Aubrey's investment approach is based on its Global Emerging Markets Strategy , which oversees nearly $600 million of assets. Out of about 2,000 consumer-facing companies in the emerging markets universe, Aubrey is only invested in about 35. Nearly half the Aubrey Global Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund is invested in India.

Persons: Aubrey Capital, Mark Martyrossian, Aubrey, Martyrossian, Taiwan's, It's, Varun Organizations: Aubrey, CNBC, Aubrey Global, Fund, Global, PepsiCo, Companies, Arca Continental, Burger King, Arcos Dorados, DLF Locations: Turkey, South Africa, Hong Kong, China, India, United States, Mexico, Brazil, Delhi, Mumbai

☆ AI is power-intensive. Top Morgan Stanley portfolio manager says that's an opportunity for one stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Weizhen Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

AI is very power-intensive — and its power needs are only set to rise in the coming years. Morgan Stanley Investment Management's Aaron Dunn says the "next big bottleneck" for the hyperscalers — which are doing a lot of the cloud computing for AI applications — is either power or fiber. And that's why Dunn is "pretty bullish" on utilities, naming one stock to play it: CMS Energy . "And so these utilities … have a very favorable opportunity to draw solid earnings growth and good returns for them," Dunn concluded. Their power consumption is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 11% through 2030, the bank said.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley Investment Management's Aaron Dunn, CNBC's, Dunn, Eaton Vance, BofA, — CNBC's Pia Singh Organizations: Morgan, Morgan Stanley Investment, Morgan Stanley U.S . Value, CMS Energy, CNBC, Emerson, Nvidia Locations: United States

☆ Here's why veteran investor Mark Mobius is bullish on India
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHere's why veteran investor Mark Mobius is bullish on IndiaMark Mobius, chair at Mobius Emerging Opportunities Fund, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the opportunities he sees in Indian markets, the geopolitical implications of a growing Indian economy, and more.

Persons: Mark Mobius, India Mark Mobius Organizations: Fund Locations: India

☆ Watch CNBC’s full interview with veteran investor Mark Mobius
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC’s full interview with veteran investor Mark MobiusMark Mobius, chair at Mobius Emerging Opportunities Fund, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the opportunities he sees in Indian markets, the geopolitical implications of a growing Indian economy, and more.

Persons: Mark Mobius Mark Mobius Organizations: Fund

☆ Raj Ganguly of B Capital discusses investment focus for their $750 million new fund
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailRaj Ganguly of B Capital discusses investment focus for their $750 million new fundB Capital closes its second Opportunities Fund at $750 million. Co-founder and Co-CEO Raj Ganguly discusses where the money may be going.

Persons: Raj Ganguly Organizations: B Capital, Capital

☆ 2 AI beneficiaries that haven't caught up yet, according to top value investor
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Artificial intelligence-adjacent stocks have been the clear leaders of this bull rally, but there may still be some potential beneficiaries of the trend that haven't caught up yet, according to Aaron Dunn. Shares of Micron have rallied 9% so far this year, but Nvidia has gained 77% over the same time period. MU 6M mountain MU 6-month chart Dunn also listed professional services firm Accenture as a potential AI beneficiary. "Businesses will need help in understanding how AI should be used and the eventual implementation of those technologies," he said. ACN 6M mountain ACN 6-month chart Dunn's fund, Eaton Vance's Focused Value Opportunities Fund , has underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index , so far this year.

Persons: Aaron Dunn, Dunn, Eaton Vance, he's, that's, it's, —, Eaton Organizations: Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Eaton Vance Value, CNBC, Micron, Accenture, U.S, MU, Nvidia, Morningstar

☆ The managers of a fund that beat 97% of competitors in 2023 explain how they have outperformed for over a decade, what they're looking for in an investment, and the stocks they're watching in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( Mark Reeth | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The Davenport Equity Opportunities Fund managers are unafraid to be different when it comes to finding high-quality investments to add to their fund. Beyond that, there's little restriction on the types of investments Pearson and Smith are looking at. Owner-operated businesses are a favorite for the fund managers, who prefer to find management that has skin in the game. AdvertisementFinally, the fund managers aren't afraid to hold onto their investments even if the market disagrees with their thesis. "Longer term, I think healthcare is an interesting place to invest just given the innovation, the stable demand, and the importance to society."

Persons: George Smith, Chris Pearson, Smith, who's, Pearson, we're, they're, Stocks, hasn't Organizations: Service, Business, The, The Davenport Equity, Fund, Opportunities Fund, Davenport Equity, Pearson, Nation Entertainment, Ticketmaster, Kinsale Capital Group, Clean Harbors Locations: The Davenport, Davenport, Kinsale, Richmond, Avantor

☆ This startup is removing carbon from the air — and here's why JetBlue is backing it
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-08 | by ( Diana Olick | In Dianaolick | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

One of the newest and fastest-growing weapons in the fight against global warming is technology to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, known as direct air capture. Direct air capture is already a growing business, and governments around the world are adding to it, providing tax incentives and grants to help spur the industry forward. Some of the first firms to do it, such as Climeworks and Carbon Capture, use massive fans in the process. Similar to other direct air capture companies, Avnos is benefiting from both government tax credits and direct funding. In addition to JetBlue Ventures, Avnos is backed by Shell Ventures, the Grantham Foundation's Neglected Climate Opportunities Fund and Rusheen Capital Management.

Persons: it's, Will Kain, Avnos, Kain, Amy Burr Organizations: JetBlue Ventures, Avnos, Shell Ventures, Rusheen Capital Management, CNBC PRO Locations: California, Grantham, VCs

☆ A top portfolio manager explains why growth stocks will thrive in 2024 — and names 6 companies that are set to outperform
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Leading fund manager Kimberly Scott doesn't think a recession will kill the market's momentum. US stocks caught fire in late October and have now nearly recovered from a three-month-long selloff that started in August. Still, Scott said she expects the US economy to keep growing in 2024 as earnings growth accelerates once again. If price growth retreats to normal levels, Scott said growth-oriented stocks should outperform in 2024. 6 top stocks to own in 2024After sharing her optimistic view about earnings and the economy, Scott listed six stocks she's bullish on heading into 2024.

Persons: Kimberly Scott doesn't, Scott's, it's, Scott, Nathan Brown, Bradley Halverson, she's, Wall, They've Organizations: Business, Investors, Reserve, Delaware, Companies, Consumer

☆ A fund manager at a $250 billion firm that aims to capture megatrends shares the top 10 stocks pulled from its 12 strategies
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Gertjan van der Geer, a senior investment manager at the firm, describes megatrends as large social, economic, political, environmental, or technological transformations that significantly impact the economy, society, cultures, or businesses. Additionally, five criteria must be met before Pictet creates a thematic fund, van der Geer said. When it comes down to picking the right basket of stocks, van der Geer noted that a company's fundamentals are key. And there are a few things that we are looking for in these companies," van der Geer said. And one of the key ways to improve our CO2 footprint globally is to reduce the unnecessary pollution," van der Geer said.

Persons: they're, Gertjan van der Geer, Pictet, van der Geer, It's, Van der Geer Organizations: Microsoft, Apple, Pictet, Management, Premium Brands, Security, Health, Schneider, Clean Energy, Nordisk, Asml, Roper Technologies, Kla Corp, Republic Services Locations: megatrends

☆ A Shamrock partner explains how the $4 billion investment firm stays on top of media and entertainment, where 'every day there's a disruption'
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( Reed Alexander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"Every day there's a new article or a story or disruption taking place," Andrew Howard, a partner at Shamrock Capital, told Insider this summer about the firm's media strategies. Shamrock, which is based in California, pursues strategies in the private markets, mainly through equity or debt-based investments. Founded as a family office in the late 1970s for members of the Disney family, the firm has blossomed into an institutional investor exclusively focused on media, entertainment, and communications. Howard likened the speed of today's transformations to the dot-com arms race that defined the Internet landscape two decades ago. "We're coaching kids whose parents are running major studios and companies within media and entertainment," Howard said.

Persons: Andrew Howard, Shamrock, Howard, we're, effectuate Organizations: Shamrock Capital, Disney Locations: California, Los Angeles

The logo for Morgan Stanley is seen on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., August 3, 2021. The plaintiffs said Morgan Stanley convinced them to invest about $281 million, but hid details of a Brightline preferred share transaction that should have required the loan be prepaid at a "make-whole" amount they estimated at $750 million. Morgan Stanley was also accused of having swapped out one document with the signature of a Certares affiliate, to make it seem like the affiliate had read and agreed to the preferred share transaction. In a statement, Morgan Stanley said "the firm does not believe the claims have merit and will defend itself vigorously." The case is CK Opportunities Fund I LP et al v Morgan Stanley Senior Funding Inc et al, New York State Supreme Court, New York County.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Andrew Kelly, Morgan, Brightline, Tatiana Bautzer, Jonathan Stempel, Rosalba O'Brien Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, REUTERS, Certares Management, Knighthead Capital Management, Brightline Holdings, Fortress Investment Group, Las, New York, Court, Thomson Locations: Manhattan , New York City, U.S, New York, Manhattan, Florida, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Brightline, New, Court , New York County

☆ Analysis-China's stubborn savers risk precipitating liquidity trap
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( Winni Zhou | Rae Wee | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

“Based on Japan’s experience in the 1990s, there is the risk that China is entering a liquidity trap due to the risks of balance-sheet recession,” said Natixis’s chief economist for Asia Pacific Alicia Garcia Herrero. Fan Gang, a prominent economist and former adviser to the central bank, told a forum in June that China faces a liquidity trap but not a Japan-style deflationary morass. Yet about 180 domestic A-share companies say in their stock filings that they have invested in CDs this year. China’s 220 million retail stock investors, equivalent to Brazil’s population and the biggest drivers of daily moves, have kept to the sidelines this year. “I wouldn’t pour money into the stock market any time before I see a clear rising trend,” he said.

Persons: Florence Lo, ”, Asia Pacific Alicia Garcia Herrero, “, Byron Gill, ‘, ” Gill, Betty Wang, Wu, ” Wu, John Organizations: REUTERS, Companies, Asia Pacific, Pacific Opportunities Fund, U.S, Bank, ANZ, Eastroc Beverage, China Merchants Bank, Bank of Ningbo’s Locations: SHANGHAI, SINGAPORE, Japan, China, Bank, Shanghai

Analysts see the same lack of confidence in today's Chinese households and companies that Japan grappled with in the 1990s. But in China's case there is a key difference; there is no deflationary threat yet, nor have banks switched off lending. Fan Gang, a prominent economist and former adviser to the central bank, told a forum in June that China faces a liquidity trap but not a Japan-style deflationary morass. China's policymakers have cut rates and encouraged banks to lend more in efforts to revive economic growth after the pandemic. China's 220 million retail stock investors, equivalent to Brazil's population and the biggest drivers of daily moves, have kept to the sidelines this year.

Persons: Florence Lo, Asia Pacific Alicia Garcia Herrero, Byron Gill, Gill, Betty Wang, Wu, John, Winni Zhou, Rae Wee, Vidya Ranganathan, Shri Navaratnam Organizations: REUTERS, Companies, Asia Pacific, Pacific Opportunities Fund, U.S, Bank, ANZ, Eastroc Beverage, China Merchants Bank, Bank of Ningbo's, Thomson Locations: SHANGHAI, SINGAPORE, Japan, China, Bank, Shanghai, Singapore

☆ Tiger Global pulls back on raising new capital and focuses on returns, amid brutal fundraising environment
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Darius Rafieyan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

At the same time the company continues to raise money for its latest venture capital fund. For years, Tiger Global, Chase Coleman's $50 billion investment fund, went on a fundraising tear, raising billions of dollars in fresh capital and dominating the venture ecosystem in the process. This includes the firm's flagship hedge fund as well its crossover fund, created in 2021, which combines Tiger's public and private investments into a single strategy. Between July 2022 and July 2023 the Tiger Global fund, the Tiger Global Crossover fund, and the Tiger Global Long Opportunities fund, through their US and Cayman Islands feeder funds, raised about $53 million in total. A spokesperson for Tiger Global declined to comment for this story.

Persons: Chase, Carlyle, TCV, Tiger Organizations: Tiger, SEC, Tiger Global, Apollo, TPG, Insight Partners Locations: Cayman Islands, PitchBook

MUMBAI, June 27 (Reuters) - Goswami Infratech, a Shapoorji Pallonji group entity, closed India's largest debt issue from a low-rated company on Tuesday, signalling growing interest in high-yielding debt from local and global private credit funds, bankers and fund managers said. Goswami Infratech accepted bids worth 143 billion rupees ($1.74 billion), including from Edelweiss Special Opportunities Fund, Davidson Kempner, Ares Capital Management, Varde Partners and Cerberus Capital Management, the bankers said. "We are seeing money coming in from global asset managers, international development financial institutions and large pension funds in Indian private credit funds," said Vineet Sukumar, founder of Vivriti Asset Management, which also manages a private credit fund. Two recent changes in regulation have also provided a boost to private credit funds. The tweaks have led to more funds from high net worth individuals and family offices flowing into private credit funds, while elevated yields are further leading to attractive investment opportunities.

Persons: Goswami Infratech, Davidson Kempner, Sukumar, Ajay Manglunia, Saurabh Jhalaria, Karthik Athreya, Sundaram, Dharamraj Dhutia, Bhakti, Sohini Goswami Organizations: Edelweiss, Fund, Ares Capital Management, Varde Partners, Cerberus Capital Management, Deutsche Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Ares, Vivriti Asset Management, JM Financial, EY, Asset Management, Thomson Locations: MUMBAI, India

☆ Constitution Capital Banks $1.1 Billion to Back Midmarket Funds, Co-Investments
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-09 | by ( Laura Kreutzer | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Constitution Capital Partners has raised around $1.1 billion across two midmarket investment strategies, one that backs private-equity funds and the other that invests in companies alongside other fund managers, people familiar with the matter said. The Andover, Mass., firm continues to seek some $300 million for a third vehicle, Ironsides Opportunities Fund II, which is focused on opportunistic credit deals, the people said. The strategy targets corporate debt as well as equity instruments, including senior and other loans,...

Organizations: Capital Partners Locations: Andover, Mass

☆ 3 reasons why regional US banks are in good shape after several failures, and why the stocks could be real bargains, according to a 30-year analyst and portfolio manager who's betting on 5 now
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Marley Jay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Susan Curry is a former analyst and a portfolio manager covering financial firms for Manulife. Bank stocks have been crushed as investors saw several US financial firms fail. Curry says that most banks are in solid financial condition and their stocks look attractive. A 30-year Wall Street veteran, Curry is a former analyst who runs the firm's Capital Appreciation team, is the lead portfolio manager of its Financial Industries strategy, and a portfolio manager of the Bank Opportunities strategy. The leading regional bank positions in the Bank Opportunities Fund that Curry co-manages were M&T Bank, Regions Financial, Citizens Financial, US Bancorp, and KeyCorp.

☆ Asia is aging rapidly. Strategists reveal stocks to cash in — including tech
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-10 | by ( Weizhen Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

He recommended the Global X Aging Population ETF , which includes not just health-care companies and pharmaceutical firms, but also wearables and medical device companies such as Cochlear, GN Store Nord and Teleflex. China's 'very promising bets' Investors can look to focus on China's aging population by market reach or income segment, according to Leverage Shares' Rao. As for investors looking to get exposure to China's wealthier income segment, he named Raffles Medical, Asian Healthcare Specialists and IHH Healthcare — stocks that will also give similar exposure in other Asian countries. Dividend payers and financial services High-dividend-paying stocks as well as financial services are set to benefit from the aging population, according to analysts. Another potential beneficiary of aging populations is financial services, according to Rob Clarry, investment strategist at wealth manager Evelyn Partners.

☆ James Davolos' stock fund has been one of the world's best for two decades. He told us how he has consistently beaten the market, and why he's comfortable betting half his money on a single company.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-24 | by ( Marley Jay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Co-manager James Davolos told Insider about the fund's approach to identifying market mistakes. Half the fund's money is in one stock, and Davolos explained why he's not hurrying to change that. Davolos and his team then investigate those areas and try to identify any mistakes the market has made about the quality of an investment. "Nobody at the firm follows a sector per se, or a geography, or a capitalization," Davolos told Insider in a recent interview. Texas Pacific doesn't have to pay for equipment or fund that work; it simply makes money from the drillers.

LONDON, March 20 (Reuters) - Lawyers from Switzerland, the United States and UK are talking to a number of Credit Suisse (CSGN.S) Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bond holders about possible legal action after the state-backed rescue of Credit Suisse by UBS (UBSG.S) wiped out AT1 bonds, law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan said on Monday. Quinn Emanuel said it was in discussions with Credit Suisse AT1 bondholders representing a "significant percentage" of the total notional value the instruments. PIMCO had 3.49% of its 5.66 billion euro ($6.06 billion) GIS Capital Securities Fund in Credit Suisse AT1 bonds, the Morningstar data showed. Lazard Asset Management had 7.4% of its 1.45 billion euro Lazard Capital Fi SRI fund allocated to Credit Suisse AT1 debt. GAM's 1.15 billion euro Star Credit Opportunities fund's exposure to Credit Suisse AT1 debt was 4.81% at the end of last month, based on the Morningstar data.

The SFDR defines sustainable investment as contributing to "an environmental or social objective", assessed by indicators such as use of raw materials or production of waste. The people Reuters spoke to said discrepancies among fund portfolios reflected a lack of clarity from the Commission over what constitutes a sustainable investment. Reuters GraphicsReuters GraphicsTEMPERATURE GAUGEMSCI, the finance industry data provider, has developed a way of checking on investment funds' green credentials with its ESG Implied Temperature Rise tool. Among them, for example, are BlackRock's Sustainable Energy Fund, Nordea's Global Climate and Environment Fund and Pictet's Global Environmental Opportunities Fund. "The characterisation of what constitutes a sustainable investment under the SFDR is also a concept that needs further clarifications at European level."

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