Sentences with phrase «asset investment increased»

In the case of investment, fixed - asset investment increased by 21 per cent over the year to December.

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There was $ 23 trillion worth of such assets globally at the start of 2016, according to the biennial Global Sustainable Investment Review, a 25 % increase from 2014.

Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.

For the financial year ended March 31, CPPIB had $ 219.1 billion of assets under management, up from $ 183.3 billion a year earlier, with the vast majority of the increase coming from investments.

A 1 percentage point reduction in tax rates increases investment by 4.7 percent of installed capital, increases payouts by 0.3 percent of sales, and decreases debt by 5.3 percent of total assets.

Investors who want to increase their tax deferred retirement savings beyond the contribution limits of an IRA or 401 (k), with the ability to invest in a wide range of investments including equity, bond, and asset allocation funds

So do the increase in the mobility of saving and investment; the increase in the desired exposure to foreign assets (the reduction in home bias); the financial market innovation that allows for better diversification and risk sharing; and the differentials in the pace of technology adoption or workplace practices that give rise to varying productivity trends across countries.

But a prolonged continuation of the exchange rate arrangements that have given rise to the large increase in foreign official investments in U.S. financial assets is unlikely to be consistent with the domestic requirements of those economies, and for this reason many are already in the process of change.

Such concentration may increase the risk that events affecting a specific geographic region or asset type will have an adverse or disparate impact on such investment funds, as compared to funds that invest more broadly.

The stock market's banner year contributed to the firm's success, with market appreciation and investment income driving the increase in assets under management.

Offers increased asset allocation choices including a REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) and natural resources ETF (exchange traded fund) as well as a single - stock diversification service so you can have increased portfolio diversification.

More allocations to real assets will increase Brookfield's aggregate AUM, which will trickle down into other investment metrics — revenues, funds from operations, and earnings will all increase as a result, leading to superior investment returns for their shareholders.

Capital Appreciation Fund - A mutual fund attempting to increase the asset value utilizing the investments in growth stocks.

Investments in asset backed and mortgage backed securities are subject to prepayment risk which can limit the potential for gain during a declining interest rate environment and increases the potential for loss in a rising interest rate environment.

Mortgage - and other asset - backed investments carry the risk that they may increase in value less when interest rates decline and decline in value more when interest rates rise.

Asset managers also increased their recommendations for cash holdings and property, to 4.1 percent from 3.9 percent and to 2.5 percent from 1.3 percent, respectively, while alternate investments were reduced to 4.8 percent from 5.8 percent.

On the other hand, real estate can be controlled much easier by investing correctly in assets that are under market value with multiple exit strategies that help increase the return on the investment while decreasing the risk.

On the same day, the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) announced a rise in domestic equity weights and an increase in foreign asset holdings for its portfolio.

To ensure sustainable growth, it needs to reduce the dependence on exports and fixed asset investment and to increase domestic consumption — but the rate of consumption growth remains weak.

The new - issue bond market is expanding (Shin (2013)-RRB- and assets under the management of investment funds that promise daily liquidity are growing rapidly - as suggested by the increasing presence of exchange - traded funds in corporate bond markets in recent years (see also Box 2).

(4) LEVERAGE - Rarely can you use leverage with paper assets to borrow money against them and increase your return on investment.

Actually, with ETX Capital a trader is able to predict low or high value of assets and increase their investment when sited in their own rooms.

No, the elevated level of financial assets reflects extreme valuations, not an increase in the rate of financial investment.

This increase in transparency, will lead to greater confidence in digital assets among the investment community.

This is evident in a number of developments, including: increased demand for higher - risk assets; the increase in «carry trades» — a form of gearing where funds are borrowed short - term at low interest rates and invested in higher - yielding assets, often in other countries; growth in alternative investment vehicles such as hedge funds; and growth in alternative investment strategies such as selling embedded options (see Box A).

Now is the time to evaluate your portfolio and consider adding or increasing exposure to an asset that's not correlated to most traditional stock and ETF investments.

Fixed income investments such as bonds and commingled bond funds offer investors the opportunity to purchase an asset that may increase in value while also paying out fixed interest payments or capital distributions.

Indeed, a new report from The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment (US SIF) shows that, since 2012, total US assets under management using sustainable investing strategies increased 76 % to $ 6.57 trillion.

The unit, the chief investment office (CIO), has been the biggest buyer of European mortgage - backed bonds and other complex debt securities such as collateralized loan obligations in all markets for more than three years... The unit made a deliberate move out of safer assets such as US Treasuries in 2009 in an effort to increase returns and diversify investments.»

The two most immediate effects: First is the hit to sterling, as uncertainty reduces nonresidents» appetite for UK assets against the background of the UK's record current account deficit; second is the hit to growth, as firms hold back on investment, and households increase precautionary savings.

The increased uncertainty and risk will make it harder for Russian companies to borrow abroad and reduce the amount of inward investment, said Tim Ash at BlueBay Asset Management.

One area that did pick up was investment in factories, buildings and other fixed assets, which increased a faster - than - expected at 10.2 % year - over-year in January and February, compared with a 10 % increase for all of 2015.

Our increased allocations to global equities, inflation - protection securities and simultaneous reduction of interest - rate - sensitive assets, such as real estate investment trusts, support such an outcome.

For example, when you have a mix of accounts and products with different tax treatments you can increase the impact of the tax advantaged accounts through «tax - efficient asset location,» where investments are sourced per account according to their growth potential and relative tax efficiency.

MissionPoint will integrate these assets into a new business with a similar mission as ImpactUs - to increase the flow of capital into private impact investments.

The rise in total charitable assets is a result of both an increase in contributions to donor - advised fund accounts and gains from investment returns.

The increase in the NID in the second half of 2004 was driven by an increase in income accruing to foreigners on their debt and equity investments in Australia, while returns received on Australian holdings of foreign assets remained broadly unchanged (Graph C2).

A byproduct is to increase real estate and stock market prices — but this is a reflection of capital investment and progress, not a diversion of investment to fuel financial asset stripping as has occurred in the United States with increasingly arrogant greed over the past 30 years.

Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

But mirroring the trend of recent years, direct hedge fund investments saw a 5.6 % increase to $ 520.9 billion while funds of funds assets dropped 14.6 % to $ 262.9 billion.

«The increase in valuation reflects the growing number of asset sales such as Queensland Investment Corporation's purchase of the North Australian Pastoral Company.

We believe a long term asset management approach, allied to increased levels of funding, is required to bring our road network up to an acceptable standard and arrest the decline caused by years of under investment.»

This bill would undermine that balance by potentially exposing hard - earned pension savings to the increased risk and higher fees frequently associated with the class of investment assets permissible under this bill.

Also those banks which have increased funds in their account from the sale of assets should in theory be more inclined to provide loans, which again will lead to increased spending and investment.

Buffalo Niagara Tourism Program: a regional tourism program to leverage the world - class tourism assets in Niagara Falls and the City of Buffalo through a more coordinated and sophisticated marketing strategy; investments and increased programming in the Niagara State Park; investments in other regional tourism assets and amenities; and the creation of regional offerings.

The collaboration between Ipsen and the Salk Institute perfectly fits in our new strategy of increased focus on our key assets, investment in growth levers and leverage of our footprint.

Investment in low - carbon technologies needs to increase by around 30 % to $ 120 trillion to enable the energy transition and avoid escalating stranded assets, the report finds.

Local Authorities and Further Education Institutions have proposed # 2.3 billion of projects, which meet the investment objectives of Band B of the Programme including: addressing growth in demand for Welsh medium education; reductions of surplus capacity and inefficiency in the system; expansion of schools and colleges in areas of increased demand for educational services; and making assets available for community use where demand exists.

That means that as your stock funds increase in value relative to your bond funds, a greater portion of your investment portfolio will be held in these riskier, more aggressive assets — something that could throw off your allocation and risk tolerance.

Capital gain is an increase in the value of a capital asset (investment or real estate) that gives it a higher worth than the purchase price.