The start of the new year sparked investor optimism and investors in our fund saw the share price rise 4.2% in January. Prices of European equities rose on average by 6.8% (MSCI Europe Index). The widely supported expectation is that we will see inflation fall in 2023 and that, as a result, the end of interest rate hikes will be in sight. This provides more certainty for investors and therefore more confidence in the future. The fear of a recession still exists, and from time to time can cause a sudden market downturn. This will be no different in the coming quarters. Our companies often focus on the long-term trend of sustainability. This means that most of the companies in the fund are less sensitive to a possible recession. We expect that they will also see revenue and profit growth in the current year. Shareholder dividends are also expected to rise in 2023.
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Sustainable Dividends offers an investment fund that invests in a well-diversified portfolio of European companies at the forefront of the sustainability transition. Our focus is on a disciplined investment process, while applying both qualitative and quantitative financial criteria.