What are transitioning societies?

The ongoing growth of the global middle class is “a historical shift not seen for 150 years”1 and almost 90% of the next billion entrants into the middle class will be in Asia2.

This significant demographic shift is likely to bring a consumption boom in the developing world, as consumption patterns move from fulfilling basic needs to more aspirational purchases.

What do transitioning societies mean for investors?

This demographic growth is mirrored by potential opportunities for investment growth. Equity investors can look to companies serving the changing consumption patterns of societies across frontier, emerging and developed markets – from healthcare companies providing access to medicines, to infrastructure projects connecting people and societies.

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To help people invest in the companies that are embracing these changes, we have adapted our internal research capabilities to incorporate the five main trends that we believe represent the future for long-term fundamental growth investing.

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Automation

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Ageing and lifestyle

Ageing population trends are creating opportunities for long-term growth investors due to growing demand for healthcare, leisure, wellness, housing and more.

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Clean Economy

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Discover a single point of access to the five major long-term growth themes we have identified in the evolving economy.

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