The Global Resources Equity strategy invests in natural resources companies around the world with and, in our view, with strong growth potential
Strategy overview
- Aims to provide long-term capital growth
- Invests in equity securities of companies around the world in the Energy, Materials, Industrials and Utilities sectors
- Integrates material environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions, for applicable types of investments
Why invest in resources?
- Urbanization in countries like China, India and other emerging-market economies is one of the key reasons demand for commodities like oil, steel, aluminum and copper has been increasing. Demographic profiles of these countries will continue to support increasing demand going forward
- Infrastructure spending is also expected to be a source of future resources demand. Many large lower-income and middle-income countries will continue to see rising infrastructure spending in the coming years to support their growth rates.
- While demand for commodities is expected to grow, it will be challenging to replenish supply as new deposits are becoming increasingly scarce and harder to access.
Why Global Resources Equity strategy?
The strategy is managed by a team of investment professionals with more than 40 years of collective experience researching natural resources companies. Portfolio Manager Chris Beer’s prior experience as a field geologist brings distinct insight and a strong complementary perspective to the analysis of resources companies
The strategy invests in resource companies from around the world that demonstrate the greatest potential for growth in reserves, production and cash flow
The strategy combines large, industry leaders and smaller companies, with high growth potential for better risk-adjusted returns