Alec Cutler, manager of the Orbis Global Balanced fund, discusses the shifting market environment, often referred to as the "four horsemen of the stock apocalypse," and how he navigates through these turbulent times. He provides insights into his contrarian investment approach, thriving in the current murky conditions to identify and capitalise on undervalued opportunities. Explore Alec's perspectives on global markets, specific investment opportunities in the UK and Japan, and the broader implications of trends such as AI and ESG investing.

What’s covered in this episode: 

• Why “the sun is setting on Venus” 
• Thriving in a murky environment 
• A contrarian view on UK and Japan
• Patience is key for fund managers and clients
• What are the “four horseman of the stock apocalypse” 
• Is gold still a contrarian investment?
• The portfolios idiosyncratic investment
• The backbone of AI (spoiler: it’s not Nvidia)
• Why DRAM is important to AI
• Is ESG investing failing? 

More about the fund: 

Orbis Global Balanced scours the world for the best investment opportunities across a number of asset classes including equities, fixed income and commodities. Manager Alec Cutler believes one of the key advantages of the portfolio is the ability to focus on best ideas and making them “fight for capital”, with every holding needing to be an active contributor to the fund.

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