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Equity Income
Why Quality Matters
While 'quality' is one of the most widely used terms in equity investing, there is no universally accepted definition, even among index providers. At Guinness Global Investors, we define quality as a company’s ability to allocate capital effectively, which we identify through high return on capital and low leverage. In this insight, we use our PROVEN framework to explain why quality is more than a defensive play, but a durable source of long-term equity outperformance. The full report, including a quality universe breakdown and additional drawdown analysis, is available at the end of this article.
By Joseph Stephens and Laura Neill
15 Oct 2026 | 10 min
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Real Assets
Investing in the Next Phase of US Renewable Power Growth
The US electricity market is being shaped by powerful but sometimes opposing forces. How are investors responding, and where does the Global Real Infrastructure Fund find opportunities?
By Louis Bromfield
12 Oct 2026 | 8 min
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Equity Income
Quality in Emerging Markets: Brasil Bolsa Balcão
What does genuine quality look like in emerging markets? B3, Brazil's sole stock exchange, clearinghouse and depository, whose position is embedded in the country's entire financial system, presents a compelling case.
By Mark Hammonds
19 Aug 2026 | 8 min read
06 Jul 2026 | 12 min read
Equity Income
Rising S&P 500 concentration was rational - but mega-cap earnings dominance is now fading
After a volatile start to 2026, US equity markets have returned to a familiar pattern, with mega-cap stocks reasserting their leadership and index concentration rising to levels last seen during the financial crisis. We analyse whether this is due to genuinely improved earnings, and the early signs that this growth is beginning to broaden.
By Dr Ian Mortimer & 6 others
06 Jul 2026 | 12 min read
12 Jun 2026 | 5 min read
Equity Income
Demographic changes are driving investment opportunities in emerging markets
Structural demographic changes, namely rising incomes and growing working populations, have laid the groundwork for long-term opportunities across the emerging markets. Businesses are positioning themselves to meet the needs of an increasingly affluent population, as the middle class is expanding to encompass not just 'the west', but 'the rest'. In this insight, we explore how these trends are unfolding and where investors may find the beneficiaries of this transformation.
By Mark Hammonds
12 Jun 2026 | 5 min read
12 Jun 2026 | 5 min read
Equity Income
Growth in intra-emerging markets trade
Trade between emerging market economies is an increasingly important driver of global growth, deepening links and reshaping supply chains. How is the rise of intra-EM trade creating new opportunities for investors?
By Mark Hammonds
12 Jun 2026 | 5 min read
12 Jun 2026 | 6 min read
Equity Income
Why do emerging markets represent a compelling opportunity now?
US trade policy and dollar weakness have prompted investors to reassess where to allocate their capital. Emerging markets offer a compelling investment case benefiting from easing inflation, favourable policy settings, and attractive valuations. Central to this investment case is China, which is supported by growing technological self-sufficiency, strong export influence, and structural state-led investment.
By Mark Hammonds
12 Jun 2026 | 6 min read
12 Jun 2026 | 6 min read
Equity Income
China's long term future
China's decade-long investment in strategic industries is beginning to reshape the global economic landscape and strengthen the country's self-sufficiency, while the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has helped embed China more deeply in emerging markets by developing infrastructure, trade routes, and long-term export destinations. For investors, this shift is creating a broader universe of high-quality Chinese companies and new opportunities across the country.
By Mark Hammonds
12 Jun 2026 | 6 min read
12 Jun 2026 | 3 min read
Equity Income
How do we invest in emerging markets?
One way investors can access the growth potential of emerging markets while mitigating risk is through the Guinness Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund. The Fund maintains a disciplined framework built on four pillars: quality, value, dividend growth, and conviction. This approach means the Fund can offer investors both a core emerging markets allocation and a diversifying source of investment income.
By Mark Hammonds
12 Jun 2026 | 3 min read
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Sustainable
How has the Iran conflict accelerated the energy transition?
The Iran war has removed around 12 million barrels of oil per day from global markets, triggering an energy shock with no clear resolution. Policymakers worldwide are responding with an accelerated push toward renewables, electrification and energy security. This structural shift looks set to reshape global energy markets for years to come. What does this mean for investors, and which parts of the energy transition stand to benefit most?
By Jonathan Waghorn and Will Riley
27 May 2026 | 11 min read
11 May 2026 | 10 min read
Equity Income
TSMC: The world's leading innovators in semiconductor technology
For decades, TSMC has used deep client connections, cross-sector expertise, and its technical leadership in chip architecture to dominate the semiconductor fabrication industry. In this insight, we will examine how TSMC has created its unique market position and how the company is poised to face growing competition and shifting technological demands.
By Mark Hammonds
11 May 2026 | 10 min read
28 Apr 2026 | 6 min read
Real Assets
The power of real assets in an unstable market environment
The outbreak of war in the Middle East has thrown a new vector of uncertainty into global markets and the outlook for economic growth. Energy supplies are disrupted, supply chains are facing challenges, and inflationary pressures are once again looming. How can investors defend portfolios and diversify returns while retaining the benefits of equity exposure?
By Mark Brennan
28 Apr 2026 | 6 min read
14 Apr 2026 | 11 min read
Growth
Iran conflict and its many implications for energy equities
The Guinness Specialist team assesses the scale of disruption to oil supply from the Iran war, how oil could still flow, and the implications for energy equities of higher oil prices.
By Jonathan Waghorn and Will Riley
14 Apr 2026 | 11 min read
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