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Headline Development A lot of momentum continues around the metaverse. A few people were close to the pin on Facebook’s new name…..MetaBook, Metanet, MetaRack...even MetaMark being amongst the favourites.  However, Meta came out on top - or Meta Platforms (MVRS) to be precise.

Headline Development A lot of momentum continues around the metaverse. A few people were close to the pin on Facebook’s new name…..MetaBook, Metanet, MetaRack...even MetaMark being amongst the favourites.  However, Meta came out on top - or Meta Platforms (MVRS) to be precise.

<h2>Headline Developments</h2>At 90, William Shatner became the oldest person to ever reach space, telling Blue Origin’s Jeff Bezos “what you have given me is the most profound experience” that “I hope I never recover from”.  I’m sure Bezos also breathed a huge sigh of relief because if anything happened to Captain Kirk there would have been one hell of a reaction from Star Trek fans!Microsoft (MSFT) and Nvidia (NVDA) have trained the world’s most advanced AI-powered language model, Megatron-Turing Natural Language Generation (MT-NLP), containing 530 billion parameters to achieve unmatched accuracy across natural language tasks such as reading comprehension and commonsense reasoning.

Headline DevelopmentsAt 90, William Shatner became the oldest person to ever reach space, telling Blue Origin’s Jeff Bezos “what you have given me is the most profound experience” that “I hope I never recover from”.  I’m sure Bezos also breathed a huge sigh of relief because if anything happened to Captain Kirk there would have been one hell of a reaction from Star Trek fans!Microsoft (MSFT) and Nvidia (NVDA) have trained the world’s most advanced AI-powered language model, Megatron-Turing Natural Language Generation (MT-NLP), containing 530 billion parameters to achieve unmatched accuracy across natural language tasks such as reading comprehension and commonsense reasoning.

Asset Allocation & Fund Positioning, Copley Fund Research

Steven Holden

Asset Allocation & Fund Positioning

Copley Fund Research

Copley Fund Research provide research and data on asset allocation among Global and Emerging Market equity funds.  The analysis details absolute and relative positioning across countries, sectors and industries together with highly granular data on single stock and single fund allocations.  The data is updated monthly with time series going back to January 2011.

Global Research - Analysis of 165 prominent Global equity funds, combined AUM $335bn
GEM Research - Analysis of 127 prominent global EM equity funds, combined AUM $250bn

Asset Allocation - Global and GEM Equity

Cross Asset Strategy

Over 50% of allocations are in the US with the bulk of the remainder split between Japan, China &amp; HK and the major European nations.  The EMEA overweight is comprised mainly of the UK, Netherlands, France and Germany, with active managers running underweights in the US, China &amp; HK, Australia and Japan.UK allocations hover around their lowest levels in history, though managers remain stubbornly overweight compared to the MSCI AC World index.  A total of 62% of managers are overweight the UK at an average +1.88% above benchmark.  Global Value investors are approaching their largest ever overweight in UK stocks of 3.64% above benchmark.Another month, another slump in Japan exposure.  Average weights in Japan stand at an all-time low of 5.06% with 85.5% of funds exposed (another low). <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sony-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:563:1" rel="noopener">Sony Corp (6758 JP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kddi-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:639:1" rel="noopener">KDDI Corp (9433 JP)</a> are the most widely held stocks, with 23% and 21% of funds holding a position.Tech exposure is at record highs, though this is matched by a record underweight of -0.47%.  Indeed, the percentage of funds who are overweight technology has fallen to below 50% for the first time since the end of 2018, a sign that Global managers are tilting their portfolios away from Tech.German Industrials allocations have hit a 4-year high as more Global investors add exposure to the sector. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/deutsche-post-ag" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21608:1" rel="noopener">Deutsche Post AG (DPW GR)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/siemens-ag" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21713:1" rel="noopener">Siemens AG (SIE GR)</a> were the key stocks behind the move, with 4.2% and 2.4% of funds adding exposure over the last 6-months.Alibaba has seen closures by some of the larger holders in our analysis, led by American Funds Capital World Fund (-$1.1bn) and New Economy Fund (-$451m).  Though closures have dominated, selected funds have opened exposure during this period of volatility, including Invesco's Global Focus Fund and Liontrust's Global Income Fund.

Over 50% of allocations are in the US with the bulk of the remainder split between Japan, China &amp; HK and the major European nations.  The EMEA overweight is comprised mainly of the UK, Netherlands, France and Germany, with active managers running underweights in the US, China &amp; HK, Australia and Japan.UK allocations hover around their lowest levels in history, though managers remain stubbornly overweight compared to the MSCI AC World index.  A total of 62% of managers are overweight the UK at an average +1.88% above benchmark.  Global Value investors are approaching their largest ever overweight in UK stocks of 3.64% above benchmark.Another month, another slump in Japan exposure.  Average weights in Japan stand at an all-time low of 5.06% with 85.5% of funds exposed (another low). Sony Corp (6758 JP) and KDDI Corp (9433 JP) are the most widely held stocks, with 23% and 21% of funds holding a position.Tech exposure is at record highs, though this is matched by a record underweight of -0.47%.  Indeed, the percentage of funds who are overweight technology has fallen to below 50% for the first time since the end of 2018, a sign that Global managers are tilting their portfolios away from Tech.German Industrials allocations have hit a 4-year high as more Global investors add exposure to the sector. Deutsche Post AG (DPW GR) and Siemens AG (SIE GR) were the key stocks behind the move, with 4.2% and 2.4% of funds adding exposure over the last 6-months.Alibaba has seen closures by some of the larger holders in our analysis, led by American Funds Capital World Fund (-$1.1bn) and New Economy Fund (-$451m).  Though closures have dominated, selected funds have opened exposure during this period of volatility, including Invesco's Global Focus Fund and Liontrust's Global Income Fund.

Global Fund Positioning Update:  Japan Lows, US Highs, UK Value Rotation, Tencent & Alibaba Exit

Bond market data and technology, BondEvalue

BondEvalue

Bond market data and technology

BondEvalue is a Singapore-based Fintech that specializes in bond market data and technology. The company's information services business offers bond market data on hard-currency corporate & sovereign bonds across Asia, Middle East, Europe and the Americas. The data, which includes bond prices, yields, news and analytics, is offered to end investors via interactive Mobile and Web Apps. Investors can sign up for a free trial of the service either via the company's website (https://bondevalue.com) or by downloading the BondEvalue Mobile App (http://onelink.to/wej7jq). BondEvalue is also developing an electronic bond exchange, BondbloX in Singapore that allows investors to trade bonds electronically in smaller sizes (US$1,000 or equivalent). For more information, visit https://www.bondblox.com/

Bond Market Data and Technology

Credit

US markets shed the risk-off sentiment with the S&amp;P broadly flat while the tech heavy Nasdaq gained 0.7%. The upside was supported by Energy and Healthcare up 1% and 0.4% respectively while the indices were dragged down by Consumer Staples and Real Estate, down 0.9% and 0.6% respectively. Facebook and Boeing (detailed below) beat expectations while Paypal reported a drop in profits. Amazon is set to report earnings later today. European stocks reversed some of the losses – the CAC was up 1.2% and DAX and FTSE were up 0.3% each. Saudi TASI and UAE’s ADX were up 0.2% and 1% respectively. Asia Pacific stocks were up – the HSI led, up 2%, followed by Shanghai, Singapore’s STI and Nikkei up 0.9%, 0.5% and 0.4% respectively.

India Cleantech Launches $ Bond; Macro; Rating Changes; New Issues; Talking Heads; Top Gainers an...

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone / Credit

US markets ended the week on another record high. S&amp;P and Nasdaq were both up 1% and markets enter the upcoming week with a Fed Meeting lined up along with high profile earnings reports from Apple, Alphabet, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Tesla and Boeing . Consumer Services led the gains up 2.7%. Utilities, Consumer Stables, Health Care, and IT were up ~1%. Markit Flash US composite and services PMIs for July came in lower at 59.7 and 59.8 respectively vs. last month’s 63.7 and 64.6 while the manufacturing PMI was higher at 63.1 vs 62.1 last month. US 10Y Treasury yields tightened by 2bp to 1.26%. Euro zone activity  grew in July to a 21-year high with flash composite PMI at 60.6 vs. 59.5. The European bourses also closed higher – CAC, DAX and FTSE were up 1.4%, 1% and 0.9%. US IG CDS spreads tightened 0.7bp and HY tightened 3.4bp. EU Main and Crossover spreads tightened 0.9bp and 3.4bp respectively. Brazil’s Bovespa was down 0.9%. Middle East markets opened the week in the green after the Eid break. Saudi TASI and UAE’s DAX were up 0.8% and 0.6% respectively. Asian markets looked for direction as Chinese tech shares continued to drop as Chinese regulators barred Tencent from exclusive rights in online music – the Nikkei is up 1.3% while HSI, Shanghai and Singapore’s STIs are down 2.4%, 0.8% and 0.2% respectively. Asia ex-Japan CDS spreads were 0.3bp wider.

Adani Ports, Temasek Launch $ Bonds; Macro; Rating Changes; New Issues; Talking Heads; Top Gainer...

United States

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global security company. The Company provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.

TransDigm Group, Inc., through subsidiaries, manufactures aircraft components. The Company produces ignition systems and components, gear pumps, mechanical/electromechanical actuators and controls, NiCad batteries/chargers, power conditioning devices, hold-open rods and locking devices, engineered connectors and latches, cockpit security devices, and AC/DC electric motors.

Raytheon Technologies Corporation operates as an aircraft manufacturing company. The Company focuses on technology offerings and engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions such as aero structures, avionics, interiors, mechanical systems, mission systems, aircraft engines, power and control systems, radars, software, and other products.

Axon Enterprise, Inc. is a public safety technology company. The Company offers law enforcement, military, and self defense solutions. Axon Enterprise serves customers worldwide.

General Dynamics Corporation is a diversified defense company. The Company offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; shipbuilding design and construction; and information systems, technologies and services.

HEICO Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells aerospace products and services through its subsidiaries. The Company's customers include airlines and airmotive, as well as defense contractors and military agencies worldwide, including the United States Air Force, the United States Navy, and the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA).

Textron Inc. is a global, multi-industry company with operations in aircraft, defense, industrial products, and finance.  The Company's products include airplanes, helicopters, weapons, and automotive products. Textron's finance division offers asset based lending, aviation, distribution, golf, and resort finance, as well as structured capital.

Teledyne Technologies Inc. provides electronic subsystems and instrumentation. The Company provides aerospace and defense electronics, digital imaging products & software, monitoring instrumentation for marine & environmental applications, harsh environment interconnect products, and subsystems for satellite communications.  Teledyne also provides engineered systems.

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is an aerospace and defense technology innovator. The Company designs, develops, and manufactures radio communications products and systems, including single channel ground and airborne radio systems. L3Harris Technologies provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains.

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that primarily researches, designs, develops, manufactures, and integrates advanced technology products and services.  The Company's businesses span space, telecommunications, electronics, information and services, aeronautics, energy, and systems integration.  Lockheed Martin operates worldwide.

AECC Aviation Power Co. Ltd. manufactures and distributes aerospace products. The Company produces aircraft power devices, aerospace turbines, aerospace engines, and other products. AECC Aviation Power also provides equipment testing, equipment maintenance, and other services.


Bharat Electronics Ltd. manufactures electronic communication equipment, night vision equipment such as image converter tubes, night vision binoculars, and goggles, periscopes, gunsights and tank electronics.  The Company's electronic communication products include HF/VHF transmitters, receivers, microwave radio relays, radars and other electronic components required by defense services.

AVIC Shenyang Aircraft Company Limited manufactures aviation products. The Company mainly develops, produces, and sells aircrafts. AVIC Shenyang Aircraft also offers foreign investment, electronic products development, and other services.

Leonardo SpA operates as a technology company. The Company provides its services to the aerospace, defense, and security sectors globally. Leonardo works on helicopters, aircrafts, aerostructures, airborne and space systems, land and naval defense electronics, and defense systems.

Airbus Group SE manufactures airplanes and military equipment.  The Company produces commercial aircraft including the Airbus, military fighter aircraft, military and commercial helicopters, missiles, satellites, and telecommunications and defense systems, and offers military and commercial aircraft conversion and maintenance services.

Thales SA manufactures aerospace systems and industrial electronics products. The Company manufactures radar and countermeasure systems, optronics and electron tubes, communications, navigation, and identification systems, air traffic management systems, computer hardware and software, missile defense systems, and semiconductors.  Thales serves the civilian and military markets.

Safran SA is a international tier-1 supplier of systems and equipment in aerospace, defense, and security. The Company sells engines for airplanes, helicopters, launch vehicles and missiles, landing and braking systems, nacelles, onboard electrical systems, optronics, avionics, identity documents, biometric equipment, smartcards, explosives detection, & trace analysis systems.

MTU Aero Engines AG develops and manufactures engines and offers commercial engine services and support.  The Company sells to manufacturers and operators of engines and industrial gas turbines across the world.

BAE Systems plc develops, delivers, and supports advanced defense and aerospace systems.  The Group manufactures military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, radar, avionics, communications, electronics, and guided weapon systems.  BAE Systems services clients located throughout the world.

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC manufactures aero, marine and industrial gas turbines for civil and military aircraft. The Group designs, constructs and installs power generation systems, transmission and distribution systems, and equipment for the marine propulsion, oil and gas pumping, and defense markets.

The Boeing Company, together with its subsidiaries, develops, produces, and markets commercial jet aircraft, as well as provides related support services to the commercial airline industry worldwide.  The Company also researches, develops, produces, modifies, and supports information, space, and defense systems, including military aircraft, helicopters and space and missile systems.

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Weekly Innovation Review (WIRE) #56

Headline Development A lot of momentum continues around the metaverse. A few people were close to the pin on Facebook’s new name…..MetaBook,...

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Weekly Innovation Review (WIRE) #53

At 90, William Shatner became the oldest person to ever reach space, telling Blue Origin’s Jeff Bezos “what you have given me is the most profound...

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Global Fund Positioning Update: Japan Lows, US Highs, UK Value Rotation, Tencent & Alibaba Exit

A detailed look at investor positioning among 380 active Global strategies, covering the major themes in country, sector and stock exposure.

Steven Holden

India Cleantech Launches $ Bond; Macro; Rating Changes; New Issues; Talking Heads; Top Gainers an...

US markets shed the risk-off sentiment with the S&P broadly flat while the tech heavy Nasdaq gained 0.7%. The upside was supported by Energy...

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Adani Ports, Temasek Launch $ Bonds; Macro; Rating Changes; New Issues; Talking Heads; Top Gainer...

US markets ended the week on another record high. S&P and Nasdaq were both up 1% and markets enter the upcoming week with a Fed Meeting lined...

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