Be aware, but don’t despair!
History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.
~Mark Twain
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'Twas the week before Christmas
‘Twas the week before Christmas, so let's have some fun. Mawer recaps the main themes of 2021.
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Prepare don't predict
How an engineering principle can improve investment risk management.
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On modern monetary theory
We explore the evolution of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) and the notable economic ideas on which it is based. We highlight some notable criticisms and discuss implications of MMT for economic policy and financial markets. Our purpose is less focused on opining whether MMT is fundamentally sound, but rather aimed at understanding its development and how the ground may shift if indeed MMT-based policies are more widely embraced.
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Where I’m seeing value in emerging markets
I’ve been revisiting Philip Fisher’s Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits recently. Scanning the opportunity set in emerging markets, I’ve been trying to imagine what Fisher would have made of the current investment landscape.
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'Twas the week before Christmas
‘Twas the week before Christmas, (and you know it’s true), COVID looms large in our annual review.
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Mawer’s autumn reads 2020
The onset of autumn means ‘tis time for some recommended reads.
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The enemy is us: Mitigating confirmation bias
Back in March, as physical distancing practices were being implemented globally, I was bemused by contrasting provocatively titled articles published within a day of one another.
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Mawer Market Update—March 20, 2020
Over the last week, the world has seen a continued increase in COVID-19 cases and, consequently, a greater effort to contain the virus.
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Market Update – March 13, 2020
Throughout the week, governments around the world have continued to take more significant measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.
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Market Update – March 10, 2020
Considering the significant market volatility resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak, as well as the plunge in oil prices reflecting Saudi Arabia’s decision to accelerate output, we wanted to provide you with an update on Mawer’s strategy in this challenging environment.
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Why capital allocation is critical to investor success
One of our enduring beliefs is that investors serially underappreciate the long-term value of strong management teams
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January 10, 2022
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'Twas the week before Christmas
‘Twas the week before Christmas, so let's have some fun. Mawer recaps the main themes of 2021.
December 17, 2021
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Prepare don't predict
How an engineering principle can improve investment risk management.
November 3, 2021
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On modern monetary theory
We explore the evolution of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) and the notable economic ideas on which it is based. We highlight some notable criticisms and discuss implications of MMT for economic policy and financial markets. Our purpose is less focused on opining whether MMT is fundamentally sound, but rather aimed at understanding its development and how the ground may shift if indeed MMT-based policies are more widely embraced.
June 30, 2021
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Where I’m seeing value in emerging markets
I’ve been revisiting Philip Fisher’s Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits recently. Scanning the opportunity set in emerging markets, I’ve been trying to imagine what Fisher would have made of the current investment landscape.
May 26, 2021
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'Twas the week before Christmas
‘Twas the week before Christmas, (and you know it’s true), COVID looms large in our annual review.
December 18, 2020
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Mawer’s autumn reads 2020
The onset of autumn means ‘tis time for some recommended reads.
September 2, 2020
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The enemy is us: Mitigating confirmation bias
Back in March, as physical distancing practices were being implemented globally, I was bemused by contrasting provocatively titled articles published within a day of one another.
June 10, 2020
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Mawer Market Update—March 20, 2020
Over the last week, the world has seen a continued increase in COVID-19 cases and, consequently, a greater effort to contain the virus.
March 20, 2020
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Market Update – March 13, 2020
Throughout the week, governments around the world have continued to take more significant measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.
March 13, 2020
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Market Update – March 10, 2020
Considering the significant market volatility resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak, as well as the plunge in oil prices reflecting Saudi Arabia’s decision to accelerate output, we wanted to provide you with an update on Mawer’s strategy in this challenging environment.
March 10, 2020
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Why capital allocation is critical to investor success
One of our enduring beliefs is that investors serially underappreciate the long-term value of strong management teams
February 19, 2020
