Following China’s Lead?

March 25, 2020 | David Hernandez, CFA, Director of Traditional Manager Search

Year-to-date, China has suffered the least among global equity markets, down 18%. In comparison, the U.S. and Eurozone have produced losses greater than 30%. Why have Chinese equities outperformed? Does that performance provide us with any insights into future expected returns? In this newsletter, we will examine several data points to provide some possible answers to these questions, including a look at coronavirus case counts, the latest PMI numbers, and monetary and fiscal measures.

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David Hernandez, CFA
Director of Traditional Manager Search

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The opinions expressed herein are those of Marquette Associates, Inc. (“Marquette”), and are subject to change without notice. This material is not financial advice or an offer to purchase or sell any product. Marquette reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs.

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