Global Equity Spotlight Episode 15
In Episode 15 of our Global Equity Spotlight series, Global Investment Specialist Karena Naidu is joined by Equity Portfolio Managers Cornelius Zeeman and Jacques Haasbroek to explore the factors driving these trends, how the changing composition of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index has reshaped the emerging market landscape, and the implications for investors.
Global Equity Spotlight Episode 14
In this episode, they unpack the sharp rise in momentum across global equity markets and explore what’s driving it, from record retail participation to increasingly crowded hedge fund positioning in semiconductors. They also discuss how we are navigating this environment and where we continue to see opportunities.
Global Equity Spotlight Episode 13
In this episode, we unpack the post-Q1 results season, the earnings surprises emerging across markets, and the strong results from the hyperscalers that has shifted market narratives around big tech.
Fairtree Equity Explorer | The Booking Wars: Booking.com and Trip.com | Episode 14
Explore the drivers of their share gains, the strength of their supply and demand aggregation models, and the competitive dynamics shaping the next phase of growth.
Fairtree Global Emerging Markets Fund Q1 2026 Commentary
U.S. equities declined 4.6% over the quarter, weighed down by a rapid and correlated de-risking across technology-related holdings as advances in AI increased uncertainty around long-term growth expectations, competitive dynamics and valuation assumptions
Fairtree SA Equity Prescient Fund Q1 2026 commentary
All markets remain in a state of flux as we move into the second quarter of the year, but within that uncertainty, we see genuine opportunity. The US dollar has continued to soften, and with the Federal Reserve’s rate-cutting cycle well underway, the environment remains broadly supportive for precious metals.
Fairtree Global Equity Fund Q1 2026 commentary
Notable portfolio activity during the quarter was focused on adding to high-conviction holdings at more attractive valuation levels. Positions were increased in TSMC, MSCI Taiwan ETF, Samsung, Tencent, Kaspi, Impala and Naspers, where recent share price weakness presented compelling entry points.
Fairtree Equity Explorer | The SaaSpocalypse? | Episode 13
In this episode we analyze the “SaaSpocalypse” debate, examining whether AI will disrupt traditional software business models or enhance the productivity of industry incumbents.
Fairtree Equity Explorer | Semiconductor Equipment Companies | Episode 12
Deep dive into the semiconductor equipment industry. Learn how giants like ASML, Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA power the global chip supply chain, from AI growth to the 2nm tech transition.
Global Equity Spotlight: Travel Edition Episode 8
In this episode, Cornelius and Wesley from Fairtree provide a concise yet insightful overview of the Brazilian investment landscape, discussing everything from the country’s high real interest rates and burgeoning digital banking sector to the potential market impacts of its upcoming presidential election.
Global Equity Spotlight Episode 12
In this episode, we discuss the shifting dynamics between global software and semiconductor sectors. Exploring how AI-driven coding tools are impacting software valuations, the surge in hyperscaler capex, and the strategic supply chain decoupling from Chinese tech.
Fairtree Equity Explorer | Chinese e-commerce giants | Episode 11
In this session, we’ll examine the ecosystems they’ve built, how millions of users interact with their platforms, and the growth drivers, competitive dynamics and strategic shifts shaping the industry.
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