2024 saw another banner year for active ETF inflows. With uncertainty swirling in the current market environment, investors may want to consider a pair of active funds from Neuberger Berman.
Heading into 2025, Neuberger Berman predicted strong economic performance as earnings gains spread across sectors in their first quarter outlook. Buoyed by the high likelihood of recovering manufacturing, this growth creates an opportunity set beyond current mega-cap tech concentration within equities in Q1.
Whether optimistic or cautious about next year's markets and economy, the general consensus remains that of shifting tides in 2025. Neuberger Berman discussed the five key themes they're watching in the new year in a recent outlook.
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The fund specializes in investing primarily in equity securities of companies that have significant economic ties to Japan. By dedicating at least 80% of its net assets towards such investments, including stakes in other investment companies that also focus on Japanese equities, the fund positions itself as a significant conduit for investors looking to tap into the Japanese market. Guided by a team of portfolio managers with a keen eye for durable growth, the fund aims to identify high-quality Japanese companies that are poised for long-term success. This strategic approach is designed to offer investors a targeted exposure to the Japanese economic landscape, leveraging growth opportunities in one of the world's leading economies.
This core service involves the allocation of the fund's assets into equity securities of Japanese companies. By focusing on entities that are economically tied to Japan, including other investment companies that invest in such securities, the fund offers investors a robust platform to gain exposure to the Japanese equity market. This approach allows for diversified investment opportunities across various sectors of one of the most advanced economies in the world.
The fund follows a strategic investment approach aimed at identifying and investing in Japanese companies that demonstrate potential for durable growth. The portfolio managers conduct thorough research to find companies that not only show promise in the short term but are also positioned for sustained success in the long haul. This strategy is geared towards investors seeking to benefit from the growth trajectories of high-quality companies within the dynamic Japanese market.