From oil shock to commodity revival
There have been several oil supply shocks since the 1970s that have caused oil price spikes, often caused by wars in the Middle East. Today’s jump in crude, triggered by renewed tensions with Iran, raises familiar but urgent questions: how high will oil prices go; how will they affect inflation and policy; and how can […]
Enhanced index‑focused convertibles: active tools for passive returns
In this short video, Portfolio Manager Davide Basile provides an overview of the Redwheel Enhanced Index Focus Convertibles Strategy, discussing its relevance for investors today, why now may be an attractive time to invest, and how the team achieves exposure within the portfolio. Key InformationNo investment strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or […]
Global emerging markets: Positioning amid the Middle East conflict and higher oil prices
How are global emerging markets positioned amid rising oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions? In this short video, John Malloy, Portfolio Manager of the Redwheel Emerging and Frontier Markets Strategy, shares his latest views on how the Iran conflict and higher energy prices are shaping the portfolio. https://vimeo.com/1178448706?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Key Information This is a marketing communication […]
Back to normality: How to adapt as volatility re-emerges
I once read that life is like a toilet roll: the closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. One can be forgiven for feeling that changes occurring today are greater, faster and more dramatic than at any time in the past – though perhaps that is simply my age playing tricks on […]
Vanilla or Focus? Why the flavour of your convertibles index matters more than you think
There are a few convertible bond indices that track the performance of the asset class but the most widely used are the ‘FTSE Global Vanilla Convertible Index’ (Vanilla) and the ‘FTSE Global Focus Convertible Index’ (Focus). However, while they both benchmark convertible bonds, their performance differential is so staggering that they almost represent two different […]
Next generation EM: Assessing the impact of the Middle East conflict and higher oil prices
How are next generation emerging markets positioned amid rising oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions? In this short video, James Johnstone, co-portfolio manager of the Redwheel Next Generation Emerging Markets Equity Strategy, shares his latest views on how the Iran conflict and higher energy prices are shaping the portfolio. He explores: How the team interprets […]
Ten years of outperformance as the electrification era begins
Key takeaways The Ecofin Global Renewables Infrastructure strategy has outperformed sector and global indices in the 10 years since inception with a lower beta. It offers direct exposure to the electrification super‑cycle, which will require substantial investment and offer potentially greater return opportunities. As electricity continues to take share from traditional energy, we believe investors […]
Beyond ‘Quality at any price’
As 2025 ended, Quality stocks were in the grip of their worst period of relative underperformance in 20 years. The rolling one‑year performance of MSCI Quality versus MSCI World had sunk to -10% low in September, a sharp reversal from the highs seen in mid-2024, just before the Federal Reserve began to cut interest rates […]
When politics turns pro-market: Latin America’s reform dividend
A significant political shift towards economic orthodoxy is underway in Latin America, with electorates choosing right-of-centre governments to try and improve economic conditions in their respective countries. Taken together with falling US rates, a weaker dollar and early signs of a new commodities upswing, these changes suggest that last year’s rally in Latin American equities […]
Strike whilst the iron is hot
Here’s looking at you, kid The winter holidays are a time for many different family traditions, but one that seems to be most widespread is using the time off to settle down to a movie – often, a cultural classic. In my case, this year’s film was the romantic icon Casablanca, in which our hero, […]