Global Core & Trends combines a global core portfolio of broadly diversified equity markets with targeted factor and trend components. The approach combines stable market breadth with dynamic growth drivers to create a long-term equity portfolio that is both robust and opportunity-orientated.
approx. 8,500 companies ~98% of the stock market covered by market capitalisation
Global equity market coverage (October 2025)
Region
Share in the block of shares
North America
approx. 47%
Europe
approx. 18%
Pacific (Japan, Australia, New Zealand)
approx. 10%
Emerging markets (China, India, Taiwan, South Korea, etc.)
approx. 18%
Latin America
approx. 4%
Africa & Middle East
approx. 3%
Sector allocation (October 2025)
Industry
Share in the block of shares
Information technology
approx. 20%
Finances
approx. 16%
Industry
approx. 13%
Healthcare
approx. 12%
Cyclical consumption
approx. 11%
Non-cyclical consumption
approx. 7%
Communication services
approx. 7%
Energy
approx. 5%
Materials
approx. 4%
Provider
approx. 3%
Real estate
approx. 2%
Strategic summary
Global Core & Trends is based on a 100 % equity strategy that combines traditional world regions (North America, Europe, Asia, Japan, Pacific, Emerging Markets) with small caps, multi-factor approaches, momentum and value exposure. The focus is on a strong global core (over 50 % North America & Europe), complemented by targeted trend and factor strategies designed to strengthen structural growth, diversification and long-term return potential.