Our philosophy and process

  • The strategy is conviction-based, with no regional or sector constraints. We take a holistic, single-portfolio approach.
  • Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are integrated throughout the research process and via proprietary quality reviews, to ensure that any material issues are captured.

Every time we consider a security or look at an industry or country, it’s in the context of what’s happening across the world. We believe the investment landscape is shaped over the long term by some key trends, and we use a range of global investment themes to capture these.

Smart revolution

Machines and networks are becoming more intelligent. This is disrupting the labour market, as machines increasingly replace humans in the workplace. ‘Smart revolution’ considers the implications commercially, socially and politically.

Net effects

The world has made the transition from connecting places to connecting people to connecting devices. The rapid rise in the ‘internet of things’ is transforming lifestyles and business. This creates winners and losers – our ‘net effects’ theme seeks to identify them.

China influence

The influence of China on the world has grown exponentially but its economy looks increasingly risky. ‘China influence’ looks at how the country’s development affects the investment outlook beyond its borders.1

1 Compared to more established economies, the value of investments in emerging markets may be subject to greater volatility owing to differences in generally accepted accounting principles or from economic or political instability or less developed market practices.

Financialisation

Cheap money has caused rapid growth in a sector already supported by deregulation. ‘Financialisation’ investigates the implications of finance dominating economic activity, instead of serving it.

Investment team

Our Global Equity strategy is managed by a team with a wide range of backgrounds and varied experience. Our global sector analysts and investment managers are located on a single floor in London, which helps to ensure that the investment process is flexible and opportunistic. Guided by our global investment themes, the team works together to identify opportunities and risks through research and debate.

18
years' average investment experience
14
years' average time at Newton
  • Robert Hay
    Robert Hay

    Portfolio manager, global equities

  • Paul Markham
    Paul Markham

    Portfolio manager, global equities

  • Jeff Munroe
    Jeff Munroe

    Investment leader, global equities

  • Yuko Takano
    Yuko Takano

    Portfolio manager, global equities

  • Ben Smith
    Ben Smith

    Analyst, equity opportunities

  • Robert Marshall-Lee
    Robert Marshall-Lee

    Investment leader, emerging and Asian equities

  • Simon Nichols
    Simon Nichols

    Portfolio manager, UK equities

  • Naomi Waistell
    Naomi Waistell

    Portfolio manager, emerging and Asian equities

  • Sophia Whitbread
    Sophia Whitbread

    Portfolio manager, emerging and Asian equities

Strategy profile

Objective

To achieve long-term capital growth from a portfolio of global securities.

Literature

Key Investor Information Document (KIID)
RI report Global equity

Responsible investment report

Stewardship activities (voting and engagement) for the last quarter and ESG metrics.

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Performance

 

Dec 2014 to
Dec 2015		Dec 2015 to
Dec 2016		Dec 2016 to
Dec 2017		Dec 2017 to
Dec 2018		Dec 2018 to
Dec 2019
BNY Mellon Global
Equity Fund		9.5620.4511.08-0.8420.40
Performance
Benchmark
3.2928.6613.24-3.7821.71

 

Source: Newton, as at 31 December 2019, Newton Institutional Shares 2 Accumulation share class (ISIN: GB00B01XJP55). Fund performance calculated as total return including reinvested income net of UK tax and charges, based on net asset value. All figures are in GBP terms. The impact of an initial charge (currently not applied) can be material on the performance of your investment. Further information is available upon request. The Fund uses the MSCI AC World NDR Index as a point of reference (comparator) against which the authorised corporate director (ACD) invites Shareholders to compare the Fund’s performance. The ACD considers this index to be an appropriate comparator because it includes a broad representation of the asset class, sectors and geographical areas in which the Fund predominantly invests.

Past performance is not a guide to future performance. Your capital may be at risk. The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the original amount invested. This Fund invests in international markets which means it is exposed to changes in currency rates which could affect the value of the Fund. You should read the Prospectus and the Key Investor Information Document (KIID) for each fund in which you want to invest. The Prospectus and the KIID can be found on the BNY Mellon IM website.

Important information
This is a financial promotion. The opinions expressed in this document are those of Newton and should not be construed as investment advice or any other advice and are subject to change. This video is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer or solicitation to invest. Any reference to a specific security, country or sector should not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell investments in those countries or sectors. Please note that portfolio holdings and positioning are subject to change without notice. Issued in the UK by Newton Investment Management Limited, The Bank of New York Mellon Centre, 160 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4LA. Registered in England No. 01371973. Newton Investment Management is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, 12 Endeavour Square, London, E20 1JN.
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Key investment risks

 

  • There is no guarantee that the strategy will achieve its objective.
  • This strategy invests in international markets which means it is exposed to changes in currency rates which could affect the value of the strategy.
  • The strategy may use derivatives to generate returns as well as to reduce costs and/or the overall risk of the strategy. Using derivatives can involve a higher level of risk. A small movement in the price of an underlying investment may result in a disproportionately large movement in the price of the derivative investment.
  • The strategy may invest in emerging markets. These markets have additional risks due to less developed market practices.
  • A fall in the value of a single investment may have a significant impact on the value of the strategy because it typically invests in a limited number of investments.
  • The strategy may invest in small companies which may be riskier and less liquid (i.e. harder to sell) than large companies. This means that their share prices may have greater fluctuations.