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. Meanwhile, regionally-constrained managers are often forced to invest in global themes through second rate businesses. Global equity managers, however, can look anywhere to access the most promising companies, while allowing for greater diversification and less concentration risk.
Invest where the greatest growth potential is
A global approach helps diversify away from overcrowded and richly valued assets, providing access to opportunities where valuation multiples are more attractive. No single country has a monopoly on world 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 capitalize on this potential by adapting to changing market conditions and interest rates.
Mitigate risk through market volatility
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 investing 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 lower volatility have typically favoured passive approaches. However, active approaches may be better positioned in today's complex, evolving investment environment. For investors allocating to Schroders’ global equities funds, our active managers can apply the selectivity and discernment needed to both seize opportunities and mitigate risks as they develop.
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 specialize 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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