Why go global with equities?
Avoid geographic limitations to balance risk
US equities have long dominated the market, but focusing on a single market poses considerable risks. Regionally constrained managers are often forced to invest in “global themes” through “second-rate” businesses. The breadth of the universe of global equities provides exposure to worldwide-trends while also mitigating risk.
Go where the greatest growth potential is
A global approach helps diversity away from overcrowded and richly valued assets, providing access to opportunities where valuation multiples are more attractive. No one country has a monopoly on leading companies, to access all the market leaders, you need to take a global approach.
Global equities favour an active approach
Geopolitical and economic uncertainties demand a balanced and nimble approach to risk management. An active approach may capitalise on this potential by adapting to changing market conditions and interest rates.
Diversification is key in an uncertain geopolitical landscape
Geopolitical uncertainty can be the time for active to shine. With the speed of change, active approaches may be better placed to respond to evolving conditions and shifting market dynamics. Active looks ahead and exploits market inefficiencies to capture opportunities, while also focusing on managing downside risk.
Active management provides nimbleness in significant market shifts
Narrow market breadth and historically low volatility have typically favoured passive, but active management may be poised to benefit in this evolving world. In today's complex environment, active managers can apply the selectivity and discernment that will be needed to identify investments that can both seize opportunities and mitigate risks. Further, those global managers with the flexibility to move across market capitalisations and apply any style – value, growth – can pursue the best opportunities, wherever they may be.
Why Schroders?
Our equities platform manages over £240bn in assets*. Our 40+ global equities portfolio managers and global equities sector specialists are backed by over 100 equity analysts worldwide. We specialise in decision-making under uncertainty, ensuring that portfolios are carefully balanced to manage risk effectively. Rather than focusing on short-term market sentiment, we employ intelligent portfolio construction based on innovative and forward-looking fundamental research to deliver the best outcomes for investors. *As of December 2025.
Schroders' Global Equities Capability
In this video, our Head of Equities, Alex Tedder, talks about the way the global equities market operates and how Schroders' investment philosophy guides our response. He also discusses our team structure and investing methodologies, and what makes investing in global equities such a compelling proposition.
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