The COVID-19 pandemic has killed thousands, upended daily life, halted the economy and shattered asset valuations. While a pandemic may be new to most of us, market volatility is not. Shocks like these remind us why we rely on our investment principles and how important it is to have portfolios that are aligned with our clients’ overall plans and goals. This crisis has also sharpened our focus on what we do best: advising clients on which building blocks can help weather the storm, finding securities that are not reflecting their fundamental values, and identifying trends that will drive growth in the future. To help shed light on the current market environment, we’ve outlined below the key investment themes and “megatrends” that have emerged.
