Andrew Birse

Investors in European bank shares have been rattled by recent turmoil in the sector. But many banks are in much better shape than widely perceived.

A closer look at sector and industry performance in European stock markets can help guide investors through these uncertain times.

In business as in life, a healthy sense of self-awareness is often the first step to meaningful change. Companies that are conscious of their flaws and eager to address the root problems offer a source of solid return potential for equity investors who identify the turnaround stories early.

European stocks have lagged developed market peers. But selective equity investors can find promising potential in undervalued companies that are poised to recover in a post-pandemic world.

European equity markets are still struggling to overcome the effects of the pandemic. But diligent investors can find surprising investment candidates.

How can you know how well a company is dealing with ESG challenges? Integrating ESG issues in fundamental research adds insight on sustainability performance.

Andrew Birse looks at the outlook for European equity markets in 2019 and explains how the portfolio is positioned to deliver long-term investment returns for investors against a backdrop of increased volatility in equity markets.

Andrew Birse introduces the AB European Equity strategy and the team's unique investment approach to identifying and selecting undervalued companies within European equity markets.

Investors often ask how it's possible to allocate capital to European stocks given the political risks that abound. We think the answer is to combine disciplined stock picking with risk-management tools that look for unintended threats to a portfolio.

With Brexit headlines dominating the European news, equity investors face an ongoing challenge. Building resilient portfolios requires a clear view of the long-term outlook for European companies that also reflects major short-term political uncertainties.

With so much politically driven volatility in Europe, it's easy to lose sight of what's really happening in the markets. Investors in European stock markets should watch three big themes that we think will shape the environment next year.

Tawhid Ali and Andrew Birse, who manage European equity portfolios at AllianceBernstein, explain why a private equity approach to public equity markets can help create a portfolio that can deliver strong returns over the long-term, no matter how tough the market environment may get.

European companies often see engaged equity investors as the enemy. But there's a new breed of activist investors who aren't aggressive and share the same long-term interests as management. Let's work together toward the best outcome for all stakeholders.

Investors in European stocks are facing multiple sources of risk. Applying the mindset of strategic business owners can help tune out the noise and sharpen investor' focus on more resilient sources of return potential.

With political uncertainty spreading across Europe, equity investors are feeling anxious. By focusing on companies that aren't really exposed to regional instability, we think investors can discover resilient sources of return potential.