The Energy Transition — Opportunities For Astute Investors

Foord Asset Management portfolio managers Brian Arcese and Ishreth Hassen dive into the concept of energy transition as we explore the global shift from carbon-intensive fuels to renewable energy sources. They discuss the critical move towards sustainable energy options to mitigate the effects of global warming.

Foord Asia Ex-Japan Fund — A Matrix of Exciting Investment Opportunities

In this video, Foord Asset Management Portfolio Managers Brian Arcese, Ishreth Hassen, and JC Xue, delve into the intricacies of Foord’s Asia Ex-Japan Fund. They discuss the strategic decisions behind launching the Fund, alongside an analysis of the factors and prominent themes driving the fund's performance.

Why Foord Is Benchmark Agnostic

In this video, portfolio manager Brian Arcese discusses the relevance and application of benchmarks in modern investment management. He provides insight on how Foord adopts a benchmark-agnostic strategy while being risk aware.

How ESG Is Changing The Investment Landscape

Portfolio manager Brian Arcese explains the nuances of ESG and its growing importance in portfolio management. He dissects the elements that define ESG and addresses common questions about its role in contemporary investment strategies and how Foord Asset Management is navigating this transition without compromising growth or ethical standards.

Markets in a Nutshell — For November 2023

There was plenty of thanksgiving in November as global stocks achieved their biggest monthly rally in three years. Investors piled into markets in the growing conviction that central banks had all but won the fight against inflation and would start cutting rates in 2024. This ignited a risk rally that propelled the MSCI World Index to a 9.1% gain. In the US, the S&P 500 Index and the tech-heavy Nasdaq posted their best months since July 2022 — advancing 8.9% and 10.7% respectively.

Markets in a Nutshell — For November 2023

In our monthly podcast, ‘Markets in a nutshell’, Linda Eedes discusses what’s happened in global markets and economies over the past month, how we see things playing out and how Foord is positioned as a result.

Why ESG Has Always Been Part Of The Investment Process At Foord

Foord Asset Management portfolio manager Brian Arcese and Ruperto Ancajas dive into the evolving world of ESG and share more about Foord's unique approach in incorporating ESG factors and principles into our investment process over the past four decades.

Artificial Intelligence — Opportunities, Hype Cycles and How Foord Finds Value

In this video, Foord Asset Management portfolio managers Brian Arcese, Ishreth Hassen and JC Xue, explore the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business and investment. They discuss AI's role in enhancing productivity, its integration into various industries and the future of AI in shaping investment strategies.

Markets in a Nutshell — for October 2023

Global stock markets fell for a third consecutive month, casting gloom over investors and making this Halloween more ‘trick’ than ‘treat’. Despite optimistic economic data, markets remain spooked by the prospect of central bankers keeping rates higher for longer to combat inflation. Markets fell across the board, with emerging market bourses (including those in China) falling most.

Markets in a Nutshell — October 2023

In our monthly podcast, ‘Markets in a nutshell’, Linda Eedes discusses what’s happened in global markets and economies over the past month, how we see things playing out and how Foord is positioned as a result.