Our approach to global equities
Our experienced team applies a rigorous stock-driven investment approach. We have a particular focus on shifting company fundamentals we believe are mis-priced. Our long-term investment process seeks to build portfolios with high active shares, taking into consideration environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors to enhance long-term value. We also offer sustainable transition equity solutions relating to climate change, social outcomes and natural capital.
Our portfolios are driven by high-conviction stock ideas supported by active corporate engagement and rigorous risk oversight. The team works at the centre of the network of over 25 equity investment professionals and draws on the expertise of investment teams across the firm.
Potential benefits
Our range of global equity strategies aims to deliver resilient capital growth, income and sustainable outcomes.
Key risks
For further information on the risks and risk profiles of our funds, please refer to the relevant KIID and Prospectus.
Derivatives risk
Investments can be made in derivatives, which can be complex and highly volatile. Derivatives may not perform as expected, meaning significant losses may be incurred. Derivatives are instruments that can be complex and highly volatile, have some degree of unpredictability (especially in unusual market conditions), and can create losses significantly greater than the cost of the derivative itself.
Strategies in focus
Global Equity Income Fund
A concentrated and high-conviction strategy that aims to deliver an income yield of 125 per cent of the MSCI All Country World Index, while growing both capital and income.

Global Equity Endurance Fund
A high conviction, low-turnover portfolio focused on achieving resilient returns over the long term.

Global equity strategies
Aviva Investors Global Equity Endurance Fund
A strategy that aims to achieve resilient returns over the long-term through a high-conviction, low-turnover portfolio of global companies that can deliver sustained growth through the economic cycle.
Aviva Investors Global Equity Income Fund
A concentrated, high-conviction strategy that focuses on a diverse range of opportunities outside of the traditional income sectors and aims to deliver growth as well as a yield that is 1.25x higher than the MSCI ACWI.
Aviva Investors Climate Transition Global Equity Fund
This strategy aims to deliver long-term capital growth by investing in companies globally that either provide solutions to climate change or orientate their business models to a low-carbon economy, while avoiding the most carbon intense fossil fuel-based companies.
Aviva Investors Natural Capital Transition Global Equity Fund
This strategy aims to deliver long-term capital growth by investing in companies globally that either provide solutions to reduce biodiversity loss or are transitioning their business models to manage their impact on nature, while avoiding those that do not meet minimum environmental criteria.
Aviva Investors Social Transition Global Equity Fund
This strategy aims to deliver long-term capital growth by investing in companies globally that either provide solutions to social inequality or transitioning their business models to manage their social impact, while avoiding those that do not meet minimum social criteria.
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Explore our equities range
Global Equities team

Max Burns
Global Equities Portfolio Manager & Head of Equity Research

Alistair Way
Head of Equities

Chris Murphy
Managing Director Global Equities

Richard Saldanha
Senior Portfolio Manager

Andrea Carzana
Senior Portfolio Manager

Jonathan Toub
Portfolio Manager

Julie Zhuang
Portfolio Manager

Matt Kirby
Portfolio Manager

Francois de Bruin
Portfolio Manager, Global Equities
Equities views
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Multi-asset allocation views: Cutting through the noise
27 Sep 2023
Issues around US tech, China, US Treasuries and Japanese monetary policy have hit the headlines in recent weeks. Sunil Krishnan explains how taking a long-term view can help multi-asset investors cut through the noise.
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The big dig: How mining could power a greener future
12 Sep 2023
Clean energy technologies are set to drive growth in demand for critical minerals over the next two decades, throwing up a rich seam of investment opportunities – and challenges.
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Tipping points and transformation: Getting on the right side of change
16 Aug 2023
Rapid changes in the global economy could tip some sectors into low-carbon phases faster than incumbents expect, with important investment implications.
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Defensive sectors offer value amid AI frenzy: What next for global equity income investors?
7 Aug 2023
Dividends proved resilient in the first half of 2023. Richard Saldanha considers what the rest of the year might have in store for income investors.
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Conflict and complexity: The investment view on defence
2 Aug 2023
The war in Ukraine and rising geopolitical tensions are prompting governments around the world to beef up defence spending. We explore the key investment implications.
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Over(shooting) the limit: Why we need to keep within planetary boundaries
26 Jul 2023
Demand for fuel and raw materials is decimating the natural world, making extreme climate effects more likely. So, what might the world be like for people and investors as we go beyond planetary boundaries?
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Supercharge me: The power of network effects
5 Jul 2023
Network effects can boost a company’s growth and build durability – when combined with other strengths, argues Francois de Bruin.
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Don’t stand so close to me: Why UK equity income investors need to stop hugging the benchmark
22 Jun 2023
Chris Murphy and James Balfour believe this is shaping up to be a much better year for UK income investors as the performance disparity between large and mid-cap stocks begins to unwind.
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What does the data say? Three charts for multi-asset investors
19 Jun 2023
We take a visual approach to explain what’s happening with the US debt ceiling, LVMH and gold.
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Cellular agriculture: Science fiction or reality?
13 Jun 2023
Cultured lab-grown meat and precision fermentation could significantly reduce the environmental impact of the food industry. But these technologies are at an early stage and questions remain around regulation and demand.
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Buy it or build it: Why innovation is key in healthcare
1 Jun 2023
Healthcare is a dynamic industry, but patent expiries from 2025 and drug-price reform in the US pose challenges. Innovation will be key for continued success, as experts from our credit, equity and ESG teams explain.
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Global megatrends: How climate, nature and social change will reshape economies
30 May 2023
Climate change, natural resource scarcity and social shifts are transforming the corporate landscape. Investors need to understand the implications of these sustainability megatrends to manage risks and seize opportunities.
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Gains or glitches? What generative AI means for investors
24 May 2023
The release of ChatGPT has heralded an artificial intelligence boom. We assess the investment and ESG considerations.
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Fragilities exposed as cheap money disappears
5 May 2023
Cracks have begun to emerge in the banking sector in recent weeks. As the tide of cheap money that has flooded financial markets for more than a decade ebbs, members of our investment teams are on the lookout for other signs of distress.
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Theory of reflexivity: How share prices can influence companies’ intrinsic value
12 Apr 2023
When markets fall, equity investors should become more constructive on the prospects for future returns. However, as prices fall, intrinsic value may be influenced. Discerning which factors drive this could help investors capitalise and avoid getting caught in value traps.
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Boom! Shake the gloom? Does China’s reopening mark a new beginning?
29 Mar 2023
China looks set for a rapid economic rebound in the first quarter after finally abandoning its zero-COVID policy. But will the recovery prove temporary as longer-term dynamics reassert themselves?