


What do we mean by ‘systematic investing’?
Systematic investing is an active, rules-based investment approach. These rules focus on performance indicators and are applied across a fund’s investment universe in order to enhance returns or manage risks. Combining different types of investment strategies, such as...
Unforeseen consequences: How far reaching will US tariffs be?
Global supply chains may be a casualty of the US tariff actions, extending its impact beyond just the directly affected countries. Experts at SJP explore the potential long-term ramifications of the latest in protectionist measures. The moves by the US to implement...
Passive – Active: it’s not either/or
The debate between active investing (where a fund manager picks stocks to try and outperform the market) and passive investing (where the aim is to replicate the market) is now dated. Today, there are a range of options between these two poles. The basic argument for...
Political shifts: what does it mean for markets?
Last year a record number of people across the globe voted for change. While new governments are likely to bring in new policies, we expect inflation and interest rates to remain relatively high in the short term. In 2024, more than half the world’s population went to...