Equity Research at Work

Matthew Benkendorf discusses the backstop provided by monetary and fiscal stimulus and the importance of paying attention to valuations.

David Souccar talks about finding the right portfolio balance, and opportunities in luxury goods, entertainment, convenience stores and pharmaceuticals.

Brian Bandsma talks about the rebound in Asia Pacific markets and the mixed response to COVID-19, as well as supply chain dynamics, and opportunities for investors.

Donny Kranson considers the rebound in European markets, the effects of stimulus, Brexit negotiations and the potential for another market downturn.

Jin Zhang discusses the emerging markets rebound, opportunities in Asia and Latin America, health care, consumer staples, and technology, and shifting supply chains.

Ramiz Chelat discusses sectors and regions that may recover quicker and how to understand company valuations.

Ramiz Chelat finds bright spots in areas such as med tech and software. For sectors that will have a longer recovery, like consumer discretionary and staples, differentiation is key. Companies with strong balance sheets will be poised to take market share from weaker rivals once the crisis is quelled.

Jin Zhang portends that now is a good time to allocate to emerging markets. Major EM countries can survive the short-term effects of a stronger dollar and have adhered to fiscal discipline. Jin anticipates resilience in e-commerce, online entertainment, IT services and memory chips.

Ed Walczak maintains that demand for consumer staples is intact over the long term, finds opportunity in companies that can benefit from lower oil prices, and believes that investors should assess whether portfolio holdings can withstand a protracted downturn.

David Souccar discusses a focus on quality in times of turmoil, the importance of a strong balance sheet and opportunities to upgrade portfolios.

Donny Kranson talks about opportunities arising from indiscriminate sell-offs, how a company can survive the downturn, resilience in essential services, and acceleration of the shift to online retailing.

Brian Bandsma maintains that e-commerce and IT infrastructure will be long-term beneficiaries of the shift to online activity. He discusses Chinese stimulus measures and how India and Indonesia can withstand the crisis.