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Not a 'risk-free' asset

It has been well documented how momentum and growth investing have outperformed value as an investment style for most of the past decade.

Trade disputes, dollar strength and extensive currency depreciation in Argentina and Turkey (both with large current account deficits) have weighed on emerging market (EM) sentiment in recent months.

We meet management teams from companies across Europe and they continue to report a positive trading environment.

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) governs the trading relationship between the US, Canada and Mexico.

Potential to be a growth stock

Most market commentators believe that the valuation of a growth stock reflects the likely future growth rate of the company. Stocks trading at above average earnings multiples are expected to grow at above average rates.

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