The Bull-Case for Japan 2019/20: Unlocking the Value-Trap

2019/20 is poised to be a relatively good year for Japanese risk assets, with a focus on Japan small-cap equities in particular. The deep-value of attractive valuations can potentially be unlocked by the combination of positive domestic growth surprises, rising M&A activity, as well as stable monetary and fiscal policy support. Against a backdrop of global uncertainty, Japanese domestic small cap stocks appear a great place to hide for outperformance.

Attendees will be eligible for 50 minutes of structured CPD credits.

During 2018, we have seen an unpredictable geopolitical landscape affecting global markets and 2019 is likely to see a continuation of this theme, with positive growth signals tempered by continuing political uncertainty across the US and Europe.

Join us for our upcoming Investment Outlook 2019 webinar, in which we will examine the new challenges and opportunities that we expect investors to face in 2019.

Key topics:

• Predictions for US and Europe markets in 2019
• Emerging markets outlook
• Outlook for gold and oil in 2019
• How battery technology innovation may affect demand for industrial metals

Attendees will be eligible for 50 minutes of structured CPD credits.

The electric vehicle market is changing the automotive landscape. Sales of electric vehicles are growing exponentially as innovation in battery technology drives the total cost of owning an electric vehicle lower.

In this webinar, we will explore developments in the battery technology landscape and how changing demand may affect the prices of commodities, such as nickel.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Developments in lithium ion batteries & implications for the supply chain
• Catalysts behind electric vehicle uptake
• How changes in battery technology may affect demand for different commodities

In 2018, the Exchange Traded Product (ETP) industry continues to enjoy rapid expansion. The industry has grown, not only in terms of size, but also choice with a growing variety of product-types and exposures now available.

In this webinar Jason Guthrie, Head of Capital Markets at WisdomTree in Europe will examine the evolving ETP industry taking a look at how advisors and investors can navigate this changing landscape.

Topics include:

• Moving beyond index tracking - Smart Beta & Modern Alpha
• What are the different types of exposure that ETPs can deliver now
• How ETPs can be used in portfolio construction

Attendees at this webinar will qualify for 45 minutes structured CPD credits.

Broad commodities have seen a strong start in 2018 so far with investor sentiment improving. Is this renewed interest a sign that commodities could climb further or is there reason to be cautious?

Join us for a webinar on the 14 February in which we will explore the changing 2018 outlook for commodities and discuss the following topics:

• Industrial metals - potential star performer for 2018?
• How disruptive technology is transforming commodity demand
• What factors may affect the gold price in 2018?