Perspectives
Stay up-to-date with the current investment and macroeconomic issues at ClearBridge Investments. We provide analyses of the themes and trends which lie at the heart of your investment challenges.
U.S. Equity Outlook: Patiently Waiting for a Durable Bottom
We see 2023 shaping up to be a tale of two halves. Heading into the new year, we continue to favour value stocks with defensive characteristics. However, as market participants become convinced the bear market is over, leadership should rotate toward small cap and more aggressive, higher risk stocks.
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Inflation Reduction Act Deepens the Decarbonisation Bench
The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act offers strong tailwinds for ClearBridge holdings in the renewable energy and electric vehicle supply chains, as well as companies helping the climate with solutions in buildings and energy efficiency.
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An ESG Framework for Extractive Industries
In our latest white paper, we examine the key ESG considerations required for investing in minerals necessary for the energy transition. They offer a framework for engaging mining companies on ESG risks and outline some best practices ClearBridge has identified.
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Next Steps for the Energy Rally
Portfolio Manager, Chris Eades and Energy Analyst, Adam Meyers highlight how a tight global supply backdrop and resilient demand even in a recession scenario bode well for U.S. oil and natural gas production.
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War Accelerates Secular Policy Shifts Across Europe
European countries realise they will need greater stimulus and investment in renewable energy to obtain security.
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Ukraine Invasion Triggers Volatility, Fed Still on Course
Military invasions have historically created an equity market low with U.S. stocks becoming increasingly volatile over the last several trading days.
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Carbon Capture: Early Days of a $1 Trillion Industry?
Even the most ambitious emission-reduction scenarios suggest carbon capture solutions are needed to achieve full decarbonisation.
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How Fears of the US Fed Tightening Are Causing Equity Volatility
In this video, Chief Investment Officer, Scott Glasser explains how reduced liquidity, inflation and supply chain issues are causing an adjustment period for US equities.
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Opportunities and Mega-Trends for Infrastructure
Infrastructure is at the centre of several well recognised and long term thematics, including COVID recovery stimulus programmes, net-zero and the path to decarbonisation, transport efficiency and digital connectivity. In this video Portfolio Manager, Nick Langley explains the impact of Public Policy globally and how investors can benefit from these opportunities and mega-trends.
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Achieving ESG Goals with a Quality Approach to Value
An active approach to value investing enables a dual purpose of generating alpha and satisfying ESG objectives.
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Delivering Income from Infrastructure
Portfolio Manager Charles Hamieh joins Matt Bushby for a discussion of how the team analyses the return profiles of infrastructure companies across the globe, from user-pays assets such as rails and airports to regulated utilities.
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The Path to Net Zero is Driving Infrastructure Returns
Watch Portfolio Manager Nick Langley and Head of Infrastructure Business Development Matt Bushby explain how Net Zero will impact infrastructure.
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