Nedgroup Investments Insights

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Aug 2026

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The Nedgroup Investments Insights podcast offers a unique space where you can delve deeper into the world of investing. Our episodes provide valuable insights into the expertise of our fund managers and the funds they oversee. Additionally, we keep you informed about crucial developments impacting the investment landscape, ensuring that you stay up-to-date with relevant information. Whether you’re an investor, financial professional, or simply curious about the financial world, our podcast aims to empower you with knowledge and understanding.

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August 14, 202633 min

Quarterly Insights: Is the investment playbook changing?

For decades, investors could rely on a familiar set of assumptions about markets, interest rates, globalisation and economic growth. Today, many of those assumptions are being challenged. In this episode of Quarterly Insights, Nic Andrew, Managing Executive at Nedgroup Investments, joins Rob Johnson, Head of Investments, to unpack the key themes from Nic's recent presentation at our Global Investment Summit presentation. Their conversation explores the forces reshaping the investment landscape, including higher-for-longer interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty, demographic shifts, artificial intelligence and changing industry dynamics. They also discuss why valuation still matters, why diversification remains essential, and how investors can position portfolios to navigate a wider range of possible outcomes. The discussion leaves investors with a simple but powerful principle: while predicting the future remains difficult, preparing for it has never been more important. LinkedIn · YouTube

August 11, 20267 min

Market and economic wrap: Markets remain resilient, but oil, inflation and geopolitics are still setting the tone.

Markets have shown resilience in recent weeks, but investors continue to grapple with the implications of higher oil prices, persistent inflation pressures, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. In this week’s episode, Trevor Garvin, Head of Multi-Manager at Nedgroup Investments, unpacks the latest developments surrounding the US-Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz, and explores what they could mean for inflation, central bank policy, and global economic growth. He also discusses the performance of global equity markets, the role of commodities such as oil and gold in shaping investor sentiment, and the latest developments in South Africa’s economy, including movements in the rand, local bonds and the inflation outlook following the SARB’s decision to hold interest rates steady. LinkedIn · YouTube

July 28, 20267 min

Market and economic wrap: Markets find some relief as oil pulls back, but inflation and geopolitical risks remain

Markets have found some relief as oil prices retreat from recent highs, but investors continue to navigate a complex landscape of inflation pressures, geopolitical tensions, and policy uncertainty. In this week’s episode, Trevor Garvin, Head of Multi-Manager at Nedgroup Investments, explores the impact of ongoing US-Iran conflict, the sharp moves in oil markets and what these developments could mean for inflation, interest rates, and global growth. He also discusses the latest performance across global equity markets, the outlook for major central bank meetings, and South Africa’s evolving economic picture following higher inflation data and the SARB’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged. LinkedIn · YouTube

July 14, 20267 min

Market and economic wrap: Beneath the rally - Inflation, oil, and leverage

Global markets continue to push higher, supported by strong earnings expectations, resilient economic activity, and ongoing enthusiasm for artificial intelligence. But beneath the rally, investors are grappling with a more complex reality of persistent inflation, elevated market leverage and renewed geopolitical tensions. In this week’s episode, Tumisho Grater, Multi-Management Investment Analyst at Nedgroup Investments, explores what investors should watch as the US earnings season gets underway, why inflation remains a key concern for policymakers, and how rising oil prices and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could influence the outlook for interest rates and global markets. She also discusses South Africa’s inflation outlook, recent commentary from the SARB, and the factors shaping expectations for local interest rates. LinkedIn · YouTube

July 8, 202613 min

Inside the mind of a fund manager Ep 9: AI mania, market fragility, and staying disciplined

Artificial intelligence has become one of the most powerful investment themes in global markets, driving strong equity returns and attracting significant investor attention. But as enthusiasm has grown, so too have questions about concentration risk, crowded trades and market fragility. In this episode of Inside the mind of a fund manager, host Anil Jugmohan, Senior Investment Analyst, speaks to Mazika Li, Portfolio Manager of the Nedgroup Investments Global Emerging Market Equity Fund. Together, they unpack the forces driving the AI rally, explore what triggered the recent market correction and discuss why active managers are looking beyond the obvious winners to identify long-term opportunities. Listen for insights on market concentration, liquidity, valuation and how disciplined portfolio positioning can help investors navigate periods of heightened volatility. The information contained in the podcast was for information purposes and does not constitute advice, recommendation, or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any funds or strategies to any person in any jurisdiction in which the offer, recommendation or solicitation would be unlawful. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and subject to change without notice. Any reliance placed on information contained in this material is at the sole discretion of the listener. All investments involve risks. For further information about our funds and the full legal disclaimer visit our website www.nedgroupinvestments.com. Nedgroup may and does seek to do business with the entities discussed in this podcast, so listeners should be aware that there is the potential for a conflict of interest surrounding the objectivity of the podcast. LinkedIn · YouTube

June 30, 20267 min

Market and economic wrap: Markets steady as oil falls, geopolitical risks persist, and policy uncertainty remains elevat

Markets have steadied as lower oil prices ease some inflation concerns, but geopolitical uncertainty remains elevated. In this episode, Trevor Garvin, Head of Multi-Manager at Nedgroup Investments, unpacks the latest developments in the Middle East, their impact on energy markets, and what they mean for investors. He also explores recent moves in global and local equity markets, South Africa’s economic outlook, inflation trends, and the cautious stance being adopted by central banks as policy uncertainty continues to shape the investment landscape. LinkedIn · YouTube

June 29, 202612 min

Inside the mind of a fund manager Ep 8: The iron backbone of North America: Why rail still wins

In a market fixated on AI, it’s easy to overlook the infrastructure quietly powering the global economy. In this episode, Mansoor Narker speaks with Andrew Headley, Portfolio Manager of the Nedgroup Investments Global Equity Fund, about why rail networks, and specifically Canadian Pacific Kansas City, offer a compelling long-term opportunity. They explore how scale, network effects and regional trade dynamics create resilient, durable assets that can compound value over time. Listen to the full episode for more investment insights. The information contained in the podcast was for information purposes and does not constitute advice, recommendation, or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any funds or strategies to any person in any jurisdiction in which the offer, recommendation or solicitation would be unlawful. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and subject to change without notice. Any reliance placed on information contained in this material is at the sole discretion of the listener. All investments involve risks. For further information about our funds and the full legal disclaimer visit our website www.nedgroupinvestments.com. Nedgroup may and does seek to do business with the entities discussed in this podcast, so listeners should be aware that there is the potential for a conflict of interest surrounding the objectivity of the podcast. LinkedIn · YouTube

June 17, 20267 min

Market and economic wrap: Geopolitics, markets and policy divergence shape the mid-year outlook.

In this episode, Trevor Garvin, Head of Multi-Manager at Nedgroup Investments, unpacks how easing geopolitical tensions, falling oil prices and major corporate developments are shaping the mid year market outlook. He explores the implications for global and South African markets amid shifting risk sentiment, evolving monetary policy and a backdrop of policy divergence across central banks. LinkedIn · YouTube

June 2, 20267 min

Market and economic wrap: Interest rate hike takes steam out of economic recovery.

In this episode, Trevor Garvin, Head of Multi-Manager at Nedgroup Investments, unpacks how the recent interest rate hike and easing oil prices are shaping the path of economic recovery amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. He explores the impact on global and South African markets, and what shifting inflation, currency and growth dynamics mean for investors navigating a fragile outlook. LinkedIn · YouTube

May 19, 20266 min

Market and economic wrap: Markets remain volatile as energy shocks and geopolitics continue to dominate the narrative.

In this episode of the Market and Economic Wrap, Trevor Garvin, Head of Multi-Manager at Nedgroup Investments, explores continued market volatility as geopolitical tensions and energy supply disruption remain firmly in focus. The discussion covers the impact of elevated oil prices on inflation and interest-rate expectations, as well as recent moves across equities, bonds, and currencies. Against a backdrop of heightened sensitivity to global events, the episode highlights the central role of energy markets in shaping investor sentiment and why diversification remains critical in navigating ongoing uncertainty. LinkedIn · YouTube