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Markets
Emerging markets surprise: positive development despite tariff headwinds
Emerging markets surprise: positive development despite tariff headwinds

Emerging markets surprise: positive development despite tariff headwinds

Despite tougher US tariff policy and political uncertainty, the emerging markets are proving surprisingly robust this year. What factors are behind this and what opportunities are there for investors? Find out more in today’s blog post!

Markets
Between the gold rush and AI hype: what can we expect on the home stretch of 2025?
Between the gold rush and AI hype: what can we expect on the home stretch of 2025?

Between the gold rush and AI hype: what can we expect on the home stretch of 2025?

The investment year is gradually approaching the home straight. And 2025 will be remembered in many ways: From the upheavals surrounding Liberation Day to the ongoing AI rally and the sharp rise in the price of gold. Gerald Stadlbauer, Head of Discretionary Portfolio Management, analyzes what the final quarter of 2025 could bring.

Equities
Cybersecurity: A protective shield in the digital age
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Cybersecurity: A protective shield in the digital age

Cybersecurity: A protective shield in the digital age

Phishing, deepfakes, and targeted attacks on the internet are on the rise—and with them, the cybersecurity industry is growing rapidly. How well equipped are companies to deal with these increasing threats, and where do the opportunities and risks lie for investors? Find out in today’s blog post.

Markets
The search for stability continues, despite rising stock markets
The search for stability continues, despite rising stock markets

The search for stability continues, despite rising stock markets

Despite rising stock markets, investors are increasingly seeking stability and are finding it more and more often in new ‘safe havens’. Portfolio Manager Clemens Brugner explains why this is the case and which asset classes are meant by this.

Bonds
From High Yield to High Risk: What happens when companies stumble?
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From High Yield to High Risk: What happens when companies stumble?

From High Yield to High Risk: What happens when companies stumble?

High-yield bonds carry a higher risk, but usually offer higher returns. But what happens in the event of a default, i.e., if the company fails to make its payments? Bond fund manager Hannes Kusstatscher explores this question in his blog post.

Equities
AI boom and cloud growth: Tech giants set new standards
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AI boom and cloud growth: Tech giants set new standards

AI boom and cloud growth: Tech giants set new standards

Artificial intelligence, cloud boom, and new records: Major US tech companies are turning heads with strong figures and ambitious plans. What is behind the current boom at Microsoft, Alphabet, and others? Read more about the latest developments at the tech giants in today’s blog post.

Gold, raw materials
The markets in a gold rush – overheated rally or brilliant opportunity?
The markets in a gold rush – overheated rally or brilliant opportunity?

The markets in a gold rush – overheated rally or brilliant opportunity?

Gold on the rise: Will the rally continue and what opportunities are still available for investors? Read today’s blog post to find out what is behind the development of the gold price and why shares in the gold sector might also be worth a look.

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Sustainability
World Environment Day: creating a positive impact with active ownership
World Environment Day: creating a positive impact with active ownership

World Environment Day: creating a positive impact with active ownership

Today’s World Environment Day focuses on environmental and climate protection under the slogan “Our Power, Our Planet.” Find out how we, as an active investor, are driving sustainable change in companies in today’s blog post.

Sustainability
Biodiversity: Engagement for our nature
Biodiversity: Engagement for our nature

Biodiversity: Engagement for our nature

Around 8.7 million different species live on Earth – and they all provide important “ecosystem services”. This is precisely why the protection of biodiversity is essential. In the area of engagement, this year we are focusing on the chemical and pharmaceutical industry and are making contact with one of the world’s largest corporations in this sector.