• Thematic Investing: Investment Goldmine or Pitfall?

  • 2024/11/08
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Thematic Investing: Investment Goldmine or Pitfall?

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  • Have you ever wondered if investing in emerging trends, like AI or green energy, could give you an edge? Are thematic investments a smart choice for long-term success? What are the potential pitfalls, and how can investors avoid them? In this episode, we explore these questions and more.

    Keith Matthews and Marcelo Taboada examine the appeal of thematic investing, looking at why it draws investors in and why it may often fall short. They discuss findings from a recent Morningstar report that highlights the returns—and missed returns—associated with thematic strategies, shedding light on how timing and trends impact investors' outcomes.

    Tune in to learn the do’s and don’ts of thematic investing and how a balanced approach can help you achieve your financial goals without chasing the latest investment craze.

    Thank you for tuning in!

    Key Topics:

    • Introduction to thematic investing (0:57)
    • Defining thematic investing and its focus on macro trends (2:05)
    • Why fund companies promote thematic investments and the impact of fees (3:12)
    • Key challenges in thematic investing: the allure of trends and timing (3:47)
    • Discussion on the "buy-low, sell-high" difficulty in thematic strategies (4:28)
    • The Morningstar report on thematic fund returns and investor outcomes (5:20)
    • Differences between time-weighted and dollar-weighted returns explained (6:12)
    • Significant return gap in thematic investing (6:52)
    • "Mind the Gap": Morningstar’s analysis on investor returns vs. fund returns (7:25)
    • Historical themes and their outcomes, from the Nifty Fifty to BRIC (10:05)
    • Importance of fees in thematic investing and their effect on returns (11:45)
    • ARK Innovation Fund example: performance gaps and timing issues (15:13)
    • Dangers of chasing manager performance and its parallels with thematic investing (17:52)
    • Strategies to avoid thematic investing pitfalls (20:12)
    • Discussion on "Core and Explore" strategy and why it often fails (21:30)
    • Final takeaways on resisting the urge to chase trends (22:45)

    And so much more!

    Mentioned in this Episode:

    • Morningstar: Navigating the Global Thematic Fund Landscape
    • Mind the Gap 2024: A Report on Investor Returns in the US
    • Tulett, Matthews & Associates

    Thanks for Listening!

    Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at lawrence@tma-invest.com or 514-695-0096 ext.112.

    Follow Tulett, Matthews & Associates on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, and more!

    Follow The Empowered Investor on Facebook, LinkedIn,

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あらすじ・解説

Have you ever wondered if investing in emerging trends, like AI or green energy, could give you an edge? Are thematic investments a smart choice for long-term success? What are the potential pitfalls, and how can investors avoid them? In this episode, we explore these questions and more.

Keith Matthews and Marcelo Taboada examine the appeal of thematic investing, looking at why it draws investors in and why it may often fall short. They discuss findings from a recent Morningstar report that highlights the returns—and missed returns—associated with thematic strategies, shedding light on how timing and trends impact investors' outcomes.

Tune in to learn the do’s and don’ts of thematic investing and how a balanced approach can help you achieve your financial goals without chasing the latest investment craze.

Thank you for tuning in!

Key Topics:

  • Introduction to thematic investing (0:57)
  • Defining thematic investing and its focus on macro trends (2:05)
  • Why fund companies promote thematic investments and the impact of fees (3:12)
  • Key challenges in thematic investing: the allure of trends and timing (3:47)
  • Discussion on the "buy-low, sell-high" difficulty in thematic strategies (4:28)
  • The Morningstar report on thematic fund returns and investor outcomes (5:20)
  • Differences between time-weighted and dollar-weighted returns explained (6:12)
  • Significant return gap in thematic investing (6:52)
  • "Mind the Gap": Morningstar’s analysis on investor returns vs. fund returns (7:25)
  • Historical themes and their outcomes, from the Nifty Fifty to BRIC (10:05)
  • Importance of fees in thematic investing and their effect on returns (11:45)
  • ARK Innovation Fund example: performance gaps and timing issues (15:13)
  • Dangers of chasing manager performance and its parallels with thematic investing (17:52)
  • Strategies to avoid thematic investing pitfalls (20:12)
  • Discussion on "Core and Explore" strategy and why it often fails (21:30)
  • Final takeaways on resisting the urge to chase trends (22:45)

And so much more!

Mentioned in this Episode:

  • Morningstar: Navigating the Global Thematic Fund Landscape
  • Mind the Gap 2024: A Report on Investor Returns in the US
  • Tulett, Matthews & Associates

Thanks for Listening!

Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at lawrence@tma-invest.com or 514-695-0096 ext.112.

Follow Tulett, Matthews & Associates on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, and more!

Follow The Empowered Investor on Facebook, LinkedIn,

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