Why this region is in a sweet spot of performance

On The Money

English - July 27, 2023 01:00 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Fund investors have shied away from Europe over the past couple of years. But now is a good time to re-examine exposure to the region – valuations are cheap, and its recent performance is catching the eye. A key driver has been European-listed luxury goods companies buoyed by the reopening of China and the resilience of wealthy consumers in the face of the cost-of-living crisis. To take a closer look at where the opportunities might be for your portfolio, Kyle is joined by Zehrid Osmani, manager of the Martin Currie Global Portfolio Trust, which has half of its assets in Europe.

Past performance is not a guide to future performance.

On The Money is an interactive investor (ii) podcast. For more investment news and ideas, visit https://www.ii.co.uk/stock-market-news.

Kyle Caldwell is Collectives Editor at interactive investor.

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