Although the Euro's dip today is helping
equities in Europe somewhat, the pronounced long - term weakness in Asian and
European markets still persists, and the deterioration among the leaders of the
rally, like the Nasdaq, is another sign that the correction will continue.
After one of the best quarters ever for Sparinvest's global value
equity strategies, the team considers reasons for the
rallies in the
European and Japanese
markets and highlights some of the benefits of active investment — including a focus on ESG risks - which passive investing is unable to offer.