Global Equities | Fund Selector Masterclass, June 2026

Are global equity markets riskier – or richer with opportunity – than they appear on the surface? Experts from Morningstar, M&G and Aviva Investors peel back the layers: from AI’s outsized impact on tech to overlooked opportunities in value, income, and regions outside the US. Discover the real effects of mega IPOs, capital supply trends, and the dilemma of concentration risk. 

Fund Selector: Mark Preskett, Senior Investment Consultant & Portfolio Manager, Morningstar 

Speakers: 

• Shane Kelly, Fund Manager, M&G Investments 
• Richard Saldanha, Global Equity Fund Manager, Aviva Investors 

Learning outcomes 

1. How high profile IPOs such as SpaceX impact the outlook for equity managers 
2. The importance of valuation discipline in a momentum-driven market 
3. What’s the right level of US exposure to have in a global fund

Chapters

• 02:20 AI's Impact on Global Equity Markets
• 10:23 Semiconductors, Cycles, and Market Valuations
• 18:10 Tech IPOs and Their Market Impact
• 25:22 Energy Markets and Portfolio Positioning
• 36:43 Country and Region Selection in Global Equity