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

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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.

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8 Jul English South Africa Investing · Business News

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