Beyond Bulls & Bears

Springtime for Japanese stocks
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Springtime for Japanese stocks

The Japanese economy and stock market are turning a corner after decades of disappointment. Mutual Series believes finding the companies that are truly embracing reform could prove crucial in uncovering and unlocking tremendous value over the next few years.

Three value equity themes for the end of 2023
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Three value equity themes for the end of 2023

Christian Correa, Chief Investment Officer of Franklin Mutual Series, discusses his team's top three themes for the back half of 2023: a less-gloomy US macroeconomic outlook, real asset investment and Japan’s rising sun.

Japanese stocks—In the land of rising dynamism
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Japanese stocks—In the land of rising dynamism

Mutual Series’ Christian Correa and Mandana Hormozi believe the Japanese equity market is finally benefiting from reforms, inflation, and efforts to push companies to focus on growth and improve their valuations.

International value investing makes a comeback
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International value investing makes a comeback

After years lagging the tech-heavy US market, Franklin Mutual Series sees international value stocks coming back into the spotlight over the coming years as the traditional economy comes into sharper focus.

International equities: Poised for recovery
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International equities: Poised for recovery

Making the case for international value investing—thoughts from Templeton Global Equity Group on why now’s the time to consider expanding one’s investment horizons.