The Evenlode Podcast

Despite recent turbulence, our portfolio remains focused on resilient market leaders; we see unusually attractive valuations, strong cash generation and selective opportunities tied to structural investment trends. This month, we will discuss several holdings that we have met with over the last month to give some flavour of what we are hearing on the ground. --- Please note, these views represent...

Despite the impact of recent wide-ranging geopolitical events on markets, we remain focused on what we can control: the quality of the businesses we own, the prices we pay for them, and the patience to let fundamentals, rather than sentiment, drive long-term returns. --- Please note, these views represent the opinions of the Evenlode team as of 24th March 2026 and do not constitute investment advi...

Despite the impact of recent wide-ranging geopolitical events on markets, we remain focused on what we can control: the quality of the businesses we own, the prices we pay for them, and the patience to let fundamentals, rather than sentiment, drive long-term returns. --- Please note, these views represent the opinions of the Evenlode team as of 24th March 2026 and do not constitute investment advi...

A few articles have appeared over recent weeks in the financial press, entitled ‘is quality investing dead? Our view is that the market has pushed this narrative too far; the portfolio holdings are currently cheaper on aggregate than the UK market, and very substantially cheaper than the global stock-market which has created a valuation opportunity that is commensurately compelling. --- Please not...

A few articles have appeared over recent weeks in the financial press, entitled ‘is quality investing dead? Our view is that the market has pushed this narrative too far; the portfolio holdings are currently cheaper on aggregate than the UK market, and very substantially cheaper than the global stock-market which has created a valuation opportunity that is commensurately compelling. --- Please not...

This month we provide an analysis of the current unusual market conditions in the US and European stock markets, highlighting sector divergences as well as the investment opportunities we see within the IFSL Evenlode Global Income Fund portfolio. --- Please note, these views represent the opinions of the Evenlode team as of 26th February 2026 and do not constitute investment advice. Past performan...

This month we provide an analysis of the current unusual market conditions in the US and European stock markets, highlighting sector divergences as well as the investment opportunities we see within the IFSL Evenlode Global Income Fund portfolio. --- Please note, these views represent the opinions of the Evenlode team as of 26th February 2026 and do not constitute investment advice. Past performan...

We usually use this first investment view of the year to discuss the previous 12 months, but given the unusually polarised stock market conditions of the first few weeks of 2026, we will also briefly discuss our current thoughts, and the very attractive opportunity set that we see within the portfolio. --- Please note, these views represent the opinions of the Evenlode team as of 10th February 202...

We usually use this first investment view of the year to discuss the previous 12 months, but given the unusually polarised stock market conditions of the first few weeks of 2026, we will also briefly discuss our current thoughts, and the very attractive opportunity set that we see within the portfolio. --- Please note, these views represent the opinions of the Evenlode team as of 10th February 202...

Although the fund's net asset value per share remained flat over the year lagging the MSCI World Index, our portfolio companies continue to demonstrate robust fundamentals, such as strong earnings growth and resilient cash flows. We believe these strengths will ultimately be recognised in share prices. As a result, we see the current environment as an attractive opportunity to invest in high-quali...

Although the fund's net asset value per share remained flat over the year lagging the MSCI World Index, our portfolio companies continue to demonstrate robust fundamentals, such as strong earnings growth and resilient cash flows. We believe these strengths will ultimately be recognised in share prices. As a result, we see the current environment as an attractive opportunity to invest in high-quali...

In this first investment view of 2026 we take a detailed look at the IFSL Evenlode Global Income portfolio, the performance drivers over the last year, and the broader equity market situation. It’s a longer read than our usual monthly missives, but we hope you find the discussion interesting and useful. --- Please note, these views represent the opinions of the Evenlode team as of 27th January 202...

In this first investment view of 2026 we take a detailed look at the IFSL Evenlode Global Dividend portfolio, the performance drivers over the last year, and the broader equity market situation. It’s a longer read than our usual monthly missives, but we hope you find the discussion interesting and useful. --- Please note, these views represent the opinions of the Evenlode team as of 27th January 2...

With the holiday season upon us, the Evenlode investment team have compiled a list of books that we have read over the second half of 2025. Some of these texts are not obvious light-reading for Boxing Day, but we hope you will find something engaging on the list! --- Please note, these views represent the opinions of the Evenlode team as of 18th December 2025 and do not constitute investment advic...

As the Christmas break is upon us, we have entered the customary sale season where unshifted stock gets marked down and bargain hunters are hopeful of buying quality goods at knock down prices. Whilst not making predictions about the coming year, we do see some companies trade at ever-better valuations, which bodes well for longer term returns. --- Please note, these views represent the opinions o...

As the Christmas break is upon us, we have entered the customary sale season where unshifted stock gets marked down and bargain hunters are hopeful of buying quality goods at knock down prices. Whilst not making predictions about the coming year, we do see some companies trade at ever-better valuations, which bodes well for longer term returns. --- Please note, these views represent the opinions o...

Though 2025 performance has been disappointing, the portfolio continues to contain a diversified list of market-leading quality businesses. This investment view includes a discussion on a range of portfolio companies, and what we are hearing on the ground. --- Please note, these views represent the opinions of the Evenlode team as of 15th December 2025 and do not constitute investment advice. Past...

Though 2025 performance has been disappointing, the portfolio continues to contain a diversified list of market-leading quality businesses. This investment view includes a discussion on a range of portfolio companies, and what we are hearing on the ground. --- Please note, these views represent the opinions of the Evenlode team as of 15th December 2025 and do not constitute investment advice. Past...

This month we discuss the market performance and valuation of quality companies including the recent underperformance of high-quality businesses despite their solid financials and dividend growth. We further explore the complexities of market indices and valuation metrics. --- Please note, these views represent the opinions of the Evenlode team as of 28th November 2025 and do not constitute invest...

This month we discuss the market performance and valuation of quality companies including the recent underperformance of high-quality businesses despite their solid financials and dividend growth. We further explore the complexities of market indices and valuation metrics. --- Please note, these views represent the opinions of the Evenlode team as of 28th November 2025 and do not constitute invest...

The third quarter financial reporting period is near complete, with over 90% of the Evenlode Global Opportunities portfolio companies having posted an update. The latest results have strengthened our conviction in the portfolio and provide us a welcome opportunity to update investors. --- Please note, these views represent the opinions of the Evenlode team as of 24th November 2025 and do not const...

The third quarter financial reporting period is near complete, with over 90% of the Evenlode Global Equity portfolio companies having posted an update. The latest results have strengthened our conviction in the portfolio and provide us a welcome opportunity to update investors. --- Please note, these views represent the opinions of the Evenlode team as of 24th November 2025 and do not constitute i...

Every stock market cycle is unique, but with generative-AI euphoria in full swing it is hard to ignore the parallels at play today with previous technology capital investment booms – not least the TMT boom of the late 1990s. Here we discuss in detail how three of our current investments are harnessing AI technology for product development. --- Please note, these views represent the opinions of the...

Every stock market cycle is unique, but with generative-AI euphoria in full swing it is hard to ignore the parallels at play today with previous technology capital investment booms – not least the TMT boom of the late 1990s. Here we discuss in detail how three of our current investments are harnessing AI technology for product development. --- Please note, these views represent the opinions of the...

A measure of corporate health is revenue growth. Though imperfect, for relatively stable businesses it is a reasonable indicator of progress. In headline, revenue growth is looking good for the portfolio in absolute terms, compared to the broader market and in the context of the current mixed macroeconomic environment. --- Please note, these views represent the opinions of the Evenlode team as of...