Getting non-physical
07 January 2021

Getting non-physical

Market Insights
Investing is all about the gap between an asset’s fluctuating price and its intrinsic value. Most investors describe themselves as value investors, even when their stockpicking isn’t mainly based on accounting metrics such as book value or earnings. Of course, no one wants to overpay for stocks. The rising importance of intangible assets, as opposed to physical ones, is changing company valuation.
Brexit | Last-minute deal
07 January 2021

Brexit | Last-minute deal

Market Insights
The UK government and the European Commission have managed to agree on a trade deal, which will now go through various channels of approval. This deal still implies border disruption and higher import costs, at least for a while, limited regulatory alignment and no provision for services. By avoiding UK-EU tariffs – which would have happened in a no-deal outcome – this deal also means that any economic hit should be moderate.
Quintet highlights 5 core convictions for the global economy and markets in 2021
05 January 2021

Quintet highlights 5 core convictions for the global economy and markets in 2021

In the depths of winter, European private bank looks to the future with confidence, expects worldwide recovery to accelerate in the spring
Good as gold
14 December 2020

Good as gold

ESG / Invest differently
Gold prices soared during the worst days of the health crisis, but have fallen back recently. What are the factors that could push the price in either direction?
Expanding the fixed income universe
13 December 2020

Expanding the fixed income universe

Market Insights
This second piece in a series exploring our approach to strategic asset allocation takes a closer look at the fixed income holdings in portfolios and the important role of credit.
Credit where credit is due
30 November 2020

Credit where credit is due

Market Insights
Large-scale policy support and prospects of a vaccine breakthrough suggest default rates will peak at lower levels.
Climate neutral investing: reduce, transform and remove
16 November 2020

Climate neutral investing: reduce, transform and remove

ESG
We take the timely opportunity to outline a simple, yet effective, lifestyle and investment framework in pursuit of climate neutrality.
US elections: the aftermath
09 November 2020

US elections: the aftermath

Market Insights
This is the fifth in a series of pieces looking at the US elections. Here we take stock of the outcome and explore what to expect.
Our approach to strategic asset allocation
02 November 2020

Our approach to strategic asset allocation

Market Insights
This piece is the first in a series exploring how we construct globally diversified portfolios to deliver long-term returns that are in line with individual risk appetites and return objectives.
US elections: where are we and what's next?
20 October 2020

US elections: where are we and what's next?

Market Insights
Two weeks to go: we explore voter intentions and expectations, how markets tend to perform after US elections, and potential impact of each candidate’s policies on the economy.
Invest in a changing world
12 October 2020

Invest in a changing world

ESG
Thematic investing can be a powerful approach, and we’ve defined a framework of five measures to help identify the most attractive opportunities.
Quintet Private Bank opens for business in Denmark
05 October 2020

Quintet Private Bank opens for business in Denmark

Quintet Danmark, based in Copenhagen, to meet long-term wealth management needs of Danish individuals and families.
Brexit: The journey and the destination
05 October 2020

Brexit: The journey and the destination

Market Insights
The UK’s exit from the European Union (EU) is happening in the context of Covid-19 and massive policy stimulus. We explore what it means for markets over the immediate horizon and further out.
US elections: the implications for  equities
21 September 2020

US elections: the implications for equities

Market Insights
The outcome of November’s US elections could be a key moment for equity markets in the short term. We explore what might happen.
Addressing the wall of worries
14 September 2020

Addressing the wall of worries

Market Insights
Our core views on the key themes driving financial markets are on track. We remain overweight risk in our tactical asset allocation and continue to see attractive investment opportunities.
All that glitters
07 September 2020

All that glitters

Market Insights
Even though it’s unlikely to be a straight line from here, we expect the US dollar to weaken further over the medium term and gold prices to stay well supported.
US elections: the implications for sustainability
26 August 2020

US elections: the implications for sustainability

ESG
The outcome of the US vote on November 3rd is likely to have a profound impact across environmental, social and governance issues. We explore what it all means for investors.
Catching fallen angels
18 August 2020

Catching fallen angels

Market Insights
High yield bonds have been resilient throughout the market turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Second quarter earnings
10 August 2020

Second quarter earnings

Market Insights
The second quarter reporting season is once again showing marked differences between a much stronger-than-expected US earnings season and that of European companies.
Navigating the recovery
03 August 2020

Navigating the recovery

Market Insights
Investors need to distinguish businesses that are likely to perform well as the world recovers from the virus from those that will struggle.
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