Regulatory and economic fear has gripped Chinese stock markets in recent years – most notably headlined by troubles in China’s property sector and the collapse of China Evergrande. 

But there are signs the very negative sentiment surrounding Chinese stocks is turning. Antipodes Portfolio Manager John Stavliotis discusses some surprising observations from a recent research trip to China, along with Antipodes' exposure to the world's second-largest economy. 

Key times:

• Surprising observations and key takeaways from a China research trip: 00:50

Stock commentary in this episode is illustrative only, not recommendations to buy, hold, or sell any security. 

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In this episode Alison Savas is joined by Antipodes Portfolio Manager, Graham Hay.

They discuss two key stock market sectors – tech and commodities – as the market starts to tilt towards the higher for longer interest rate scenario.

Key times:

• The US economy has been incredibly resilient - can it keep powering ahead? 1:00

Stock commentary in this episode is illustrative only and should not be considered as recommendations to buy, hold, or sell any security. 

Alison Savas is joined by Martin Daum, the CEO of Daimler Truck Holding AG. 

The German-listed company is the world's largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles. It builds trucks, buses, and other commercial vehicles under brands including Mercedes Benz, Freightliner, Western Star, Mitsubishi Fuso, Bharat Benz, Rizon, and Setra. 

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Link to the previous EVs episode from 2021 referenced in this podcast: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-gy3zp-ff1e7e

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Key times:

• Shifting dynamics in the auto industry over the past 3 years: 1:00

*Stock commentary in this episode is illustrative only and should not be viewed as a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. 

In this episode, Alison Savas is joined by Antipodes Chief Investment Officer, Jacob Mitchell. 

They discuss key macro and market developments in the fourth quarter of 2023 along with how Antipodes is positioning for the year ahead. Jacob and Alison also provide key insights into the investment case for Oracle Corp (NYSE: ORCL).

Key times:

• Has the Fed pulled off a soft landing? 1:00

*Stock commentary is illustrative only and should not be viewed as a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. 

In this final episode for 2023, Alison Savas is joined by all Antipodes' Sector Portfolio Managers. Each PM shares one stock (or area of their coverage) they believe will perform in the year ahead, and one stock or part of the market they believe investors should avoid.  

1:30: Graham Hay - Hardware, Industrials & Commodities Portfolio Manager. 

• Stock to watch: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TPE: 2330)

6:20: Nick Cameron - Healthcare Portfolio Manager

• Sector to watch: Small to mid-cap medical device companies

15:00: Max Shramchenko - Infrastructure Portfolio Manager

• Sector to watch: Regulated utilities

21:30: James Rodda - Developed Markets, Technology, Media and Telecommunications Portfolio Manager

• Stock to watch: Oracle Corp (NYSE: ORCL)

27:00: John Stavliotis - Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager

• Sector to watch: Brazilian stocks

The backdrop for investing in Brazil is changing - fundamentals are improving, inflation is falling, rates are falling and policy makers are embarking on fiscal repair.

On top of this stock market valuations are attractive.

So, in this episode, Alison Savas (Antipodes Investment Director) and John Stavliotis (Antipodes Emerging Markets PM) discuss the case for increasing exposure to Brazilian equities. 

Key times:

• Elevator pitch - why investors should consider Brazil: 1:00

*Stock commentary is illustrative only and should not be viewed as a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. 

Along with a discussion about the state of the markets in Q3 2023 and Antipodes' current portfolio positioning, this episode covers the recent developments in the global oil market amid the escalation of conflict between Israel and Hamas. 

Alison Savas (Antipodes Investment Director) is joined by Graham Hay (Antipodes Portfolio Manager Industrial, Hardware & Commodities) for this episode.

Key times:

• Current oil market dynamics & the implications of lower capital expenditure in recent years: 1:00

PART 2

• The state of the markets in Q3 2023: 18:00

*Stock commentary is illustrative only and should not be viewed as a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. 

In this episode Alison Savas speaks with Benoit Bazin, the CEO of French-listed building materials manufacturer Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO)*. 

Saint-Gobain (a holding in Antipodes' global portfolios) operates in 76 counties and is playing a major role in making the construction and building industries more sustainable.

It might surprise you that the construction and building industries account for 40% of global carbon emissions - that’s more than the global transportation sector.

Key Times:

• Overview of Saint-Gobain: 1:30

*Stock commentary is illustrative only and should not be viewed as a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. 

At around 11x times forward earnings, UK equities are the cheapest they’ve been since the 2008 financial crisis (apart from COVID), and they are the cheapest in the developed world. 

In this episode, Alison Savas and James Rodda discuss the UK macro environment and Antipodes' three largest UK-listed holdings; Diageo, Tesco, and NatWest. 

Key Times:

• Inflation in the UK & macro outlook: 1:30

Stock commentary is illustrative only and not a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. 

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