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Megatrends

A New Era of Globalization

A New Era of Globalization

Shifting Oppo­­­rtunities in a Dual-Track World

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Megatrends are reshaping global economies, industries, and markets. These trends have been focused on social and political change, technology disruption,  and demographic and climate change. Understanding how these megatrends interact and impact different regions and populations allows investors to invest smarter. At PGIM, we draw insights from investment professionals, leading academics and policymakers worldwide to examine the most notable megatrends and identify the long-term investment implications across asset classes and sectors.

Fueling the Future: Investing Across the Global Energy Landscape

Fueling the Future: Investing Across the Global Energy Landscape

May 16, 2024

Navigating an unprecedented and uncertain energy landscape is critical for long-term investors.

The Transformation of Labor Markets

The Transformation of Labor Markets

Nov 2, 2023

The forces reshaping labor markets will impact productivity, growth, inflation and deficits, creating a new set of winning and losing industries and countries.

Food For Thought

Food For Thought

Understanding and navigating the rapid evolution of our fragile global food system is crucial for institutional investors.

The New Dynamics of Private Markets

The New Dynamics of Private Markets

Oct 13, 2022

The current growth and complexity of private capital is radically altering the investment opportunities and challenges facing institutional investors.

Reshaping Services: The investment implications of technological disruption

Reshaping Services: The investment implications of technological disruption

Oct 14, 2021

The impending wave of technology-driven disruption in the services sector will offer long-term, active investors ample opportunity across a host of industries.

Cryptocurrency Investing: Powerful Diversifier or Portfolio Kryptonite?
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Cryptocurrency Investing: Powerful Diversifier or Portfolio Kryptonite?

May 11, 2022

Cryptocurrencies remain unattractive for institutional investors, but underlying technologies present new opportunities.

Weathering Climate Change
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Weathering Climate Change

Feb 11, 2021

Exposing the hidden portfolio vulnerabilities and potential opportunities in the transition to a lower-carbon world.

After the Great Lockdown
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After the Great Lockdown

May 25, 2020

Now is the time to focus on the massive disruption that lies ahead so we’re best positioned for when the Great Lockdown has passed.

The Future Means Business
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The Future Means Business

Oct 7, 2019

Disruptive forces have led to the emergence of three new business models that are radically changing the investment calculus for institutional investors.

The Technology Frontier
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The Technology Frontier

Oct 17, 2018

We are living in an era of unprecedented technological change.

The End of Sovereignty
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The End of Sovereignty

Jul 17, 2018

Insights on the escalating tussle between globalization and nationalism, and the investment implications for global financial markets.

Emerging Markets at the Crossroads
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Emerging Markets at the Crossroads

Jun 12, 2017

As emerging markets diverge, PGIM believes investors need to abandon the old top-down country view in favor of a bottom-up approach across sectors and themes.

Longevity
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Longevity

Nov 7, 2016

Global aging has profound consequences for individuals, businesses, governments and investors. Explore the investment implications of this megatrend.

The Wealth of Cities

The Wealth of Cities

Apr 27, 2015

The "prime time" of urban expansion creates a wealth of new opportunities for investors beyond real estate, from consumer goods to agricultural supply chains.

Meet the Team

The Megatrend series is written and published by PGIM's Thematic Research team, who bring in both internal and external contributors across public and private asset classes.

Shehriyar Antia
Shehriyar Antia

Head of Thematic Research

Shehriyar Antia

Jakob Wilhelmus
Jakob Wilhelmus

Director,
Thematic Research

Jakob Wilhelmus

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