Sentences with phrase «qualities as an investment asset»

This diversity of demand and self - balancing nature of the gold market underpin gold's robust qualities as an investment asset.

Not exact matches

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.

Expect a barrage of propaganda from the country and its investment banks about the quality of the asset base, etc. etc as they try to realize a valuation of up to $ 3 trillion for their biggest crown jewel.

«In no way will Amazon's decision slow our pursuit of a strong growth agenda for Baltimore, as we work to attract new investment, quality job opportunities, and importantly, new residents to a city celebrated for its diversity, and its rich higher educational, athletic, cultural, medical, and maritime assets.

The big takeaway for those seeking to buy into market weakness: Be wary of buying notionally cheap assets that face challenges (e.g. domestically - focused European assets like U.K. real estate and European banks), and instead focus on assets with relatively attractive valuations and positive fundamental drivers, such as quality stocks, dividend - growth stocks and investment - grade bonds.

«Buying a company below its historic average or intrinsic value (as that is how low quality businesses will often be valued when they are close to the nadir of their capital cycle) is a good starting point for any investment and has a track record of producing excess long - term returns» Marathon Asset Management

«We expect in the current market that quality peri-urban assets such as these with rezoning potential and multiples titles will remain popular, particularly investment assets with reliable tenants that generate 7 to 8 per cent yields to investors,» Mr Forrest said.

If you are considering writing as a career, then the costs associated with quality publishing are an investment in creating an intellectual property asset that can put money in your pocket for the rest of your life and 70 years after you die according to copyright law.

The Master Fund may invest, including for defensive purposes, directly and indirectly, some or all of its assets in high quality fixed - income securities, money market instruments and money market mutual funds, or hold cash or cash equivalents in such amounts as the Advisor or general partner, manager or equivalent of the underlying Investment Fund (the «Investment Fund manager (s)») deem appropriate under the circumstances.

Not only does this mark a new era of investment alternatives from traditional assets like stocks and bonds for investors to use in order to protect against portfolio risks but as investors allocate to commodities in local Asian markets, the futures growth may help standardize the quality of energy and food to make prices less volatile and their environment cleaner.

The big takeaway for those seeking to buy into market weakness: Be wary of buying notionally cheap assets that face challenges (e.g. domestically - focused European assets like U.K. real estate and European banks), and instead focus on assets with relatively attractive valuations and positive fundamental drivers, such as quality stocks, dividend - growth stocks and investment - grade bonds.

As a result, those wanting to do best in investment management should keep a supply of short - to - intermediate high - quality debt as the performance of risk assets may vary considerably, which will affect the ability to achieve fixed commitmentAs a result, those wanting to do best in investment management should keep a supply of short - to - intermediate high - quality debt as the performance of risk assets may vary considerably, which will affect the ability to achieve fixed commitmentas the performance of risk assets may vary considerably, which will affect the ability to achieve fixed commitments.

Whether serving as your Trustee if your assets are titled in a Trust, or as your investment advisor if your assets are in an Investment Management Account, we are committed to providing the highest quality investment services to high - net - worth individuals and insinvestment advisor if your assets are in an Investment Management Account, we are committed to providing the highest quality investment services to high - net - worth individuals and insInvestment Management Account, we are committed to providing the highest quality investment services to high - net - worth individuals and insinvestment services to high - net - worth individuals and institutions.

To manage liquidity risk, investors can consider investing in higher quality assets, such as investment grade bonds.

The fund invests at least 75 % of its net assets in investment grade bonds as rated by independent rating agencies, or if unrated, determined by the investment adviser to be of comparable quality.

In response to First Solar's statement, SunPower confirmed that it will coordinate with First Solar on this review of the yieldco, with SunPower CEO and president Tom Werner stressing: «We will work with our financial advisors to evaluate all alternatives for our investment in 8point3, including a potential replacement partner for First Solar, as we believe 8point3 can continue to benefit from owning long - term, high quality renewable assets.»

Sampath Reddy, chief investment officer of Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, which had assets under management (AUM) of Rs 44,107 crore as on March 31, 2016, tells Puneet Wadhwa that this year, most of the growth will come from revival in commodity prices such as metals and reversal in asset quality problems for the banking sector.

Financial Advisor / Consultant • Identified and developed leads of prospective clients of financial planning and investment services, focusing on generating sales to potential and existing clients as well as maintaining high - quality customer service, growing client base organically • Developed investment policy statements and strategy guidelines for individuals and corporations, utilizing portfolio theory and asset allocation techniques to manage risk and drive efficient return • Performed needs - based assessments to derive appropriate solutions for individual and corporate clients, generating genuine rapport and establishing productive relationships with clients, colleagues, and staff • Promote high - quality client service with extensive research and the quality presentation and communication of complicated market - and investment - related data • Utilized tools in estate planning, tax planning, investments, retirement, and asset protection to create financial plans and develop investment allocation strategies for high net worth clients