Understanding Edge

Is Pharma Reentering a Golden Age of Innovation?

Innovation and productivity in the pharmaceutical industry has been in steady decline for decades. However, we believe the industry is poised for a comeback.

The views expressed are those of Diamond Hill as of September 2020 and are subject to change. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of results, or investment advice.

As of July 31, 2020, Diamond Hill owned equity shares of Gilead Sciences, Inc., GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Pfizer, Inc., Alphabet, Inc. (Classes A&C), Novartis AG, Astellas Pharma, Inc. and Roche Holdings AG.

This material is for informational purposes and is prepared by Diamond Hill Capital Management. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and are subject to change. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results, or investment advice. Reliance upon this information is at the sole discretion of the listener. Investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal.

Energy & Airlines: An Update

Analyst Blake Haxton discusses the state of the oil industry after months of subdued demand and March’s price war, and shares where air travel demand stands today.

The views expressed are those of Diamond Hill as of August 2020 and are subject to change. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of results, or investment advice.

As of July 31, 2020, Diamond Hill owned Alaska Air Group, Inc. (equity) and Allegiant Travel Co. (equity).

This material is for informational purposes and is prepared by Diamond Hill Capital Management. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and are subject to change. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results, or investment advice. Reliance upon this information is at the sole discretion of the listener. Investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal.

Can Smart Buildings Curb COVID-19?

Smart, energy-efficient buildings have been in demand for years, but their features have historically been viewed as luxuries versus necessities. COVID-19 has turned that view on its head.

The views expressed are those of Diamond Hill as of August 2020 and are subject to change. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of results, or investment advice.

As of July 31, 2020, Diamond Hill owned Johnson Controls International PLC (equity), Carrier Global Corp. (equity) and Honeywell International, Inc. (equity).

This material is for informational purposes and is prepared by Diamond Hill Capital Management. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and are subject to change. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results, or investment advice. Reliance upon this information is at the sole discretion of the listener. Investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal.

Through the Eye of the Storm—a Structured Market Recap

Fixed income portfolio manager Henry Song reviews the volatile first half of 2020 in the securitized market, from the early days of the pandemic to the more recent recovery.

The views expressed are those of Diamond Hill as of July 2020 and are subject to change. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of results, or investment advice.

This material is for informational purposes and is prepared by Diamond Hill Capital Management. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and are subject to change. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results, or investment advice. Reliance upon this information is at the sole discretion of the listener. Investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal.

Value Investing, Evolved

CIO Austin Hawley discusses the dramatic underperformance of value stocks relative to growth stocks, why traditional definitions of value may need to evolve with the changing economy and why price is still an important factor in determining future returns.

The views expressed are those of Diamond Hill as of June 2020 and are subject to change. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of results, or investment advice.

As of May 31, 2020, Diamond Hill owned Facebook, Inc. (Cl A) (equity) and Alphabet, Inc. (Cl A) (equity). As of March 31, 2020 Diamond Hill owned Netflix, Inc. (debt).

This material is for informational purposes and is prepared by Diamond Hill Capital Management. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and are subject to change. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results, or investment advice. Reliance upon this information is at the sole discretion of the listener. Investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal.

How Machine Learning Is Creating Value for Google and Facebook

From smartphones to voice assistants, machine learning and AI techniques are becoming integral in our daily lives. Internet advertising analyst Varun Gupta examines why these technologies are central to Alphabet and Facebook’s success.

The views expressed are those of Diamond Hill as of June 2020 and are subject to change. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of results, or investment advice.

As of May 31, 2020, Diamond Hill owned Facebook, Inc. - Class A (equity), Alphabet, Inc. - Class A (equity), Tencent Holdings Ltd. (equity), Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B (equity), Walt Disney Co. (The) (equity) and Microsoft Corp. (equity). As of March 31, 2020 Diamond Hill owned Netflix, Inc. (debt), Walt Disney Co. (The) (debt), Berkshire Hathaway Financial (debt) and Apple, Inc. (debt).

This material is for informational purposes and is prepared by Diamond Hill Capital Management. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and are subject to change. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results, or investment advice. Reliance upon this information is at the sole discretion of the listener. Investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal.

Goodbye Offices? How Remote Working May Impact Commercial Real Estate

COVID-19 has created an unanticipated experiment in working remotely, a trend many have speculated could become the new normal. Real estate analyst Josh Barber explains what a return to the office would look like and what ongoing remote working could mean for our real estate holdings.

The views expressed are those of Diamond Hill as of June 2020 and are subject to change. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of results, or investment advice.

As of May 31, 2020, Diamond Hill owned Facebook, Inc. - Class A (equity). As of March 31, 2020 Diamond Hill owned Twitter, Inc. (debt).

This material is for informational purposes and is prepared by Diamond Hill Capital Management. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and are subject to change. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results, or investment advice. Reliance upon this information is at the sole discretion of the listener. Investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal.

Has the High Yield Opportunity Already Passed?

Portfolio Manager Bill Zox discusses the current opportunity set he sees in the high yield market and how recent intervention by the federal government has impacted the market.

The views expressed are those of Diamond Hill as of May 2020 and are subject to change. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of results, or investment advice.

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This material is for informational purposes and is prepared by Diamond Hill Capital Management. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and are subject to change. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results, or investment advice. Reliance upon this information is at the sole discretion of the listener. Investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal.

Financials Update

Banking analyst John Loesch discusses how COVID-19 has impacted bank stocks and how the current rate environment is impacting the sector.

The views expressed are those of Diamond Hill as of May 2020 and are subject to change. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of results, or investment advice.

As of April 30, 2020, Diamond Hill owned Sterling Bancorp (equity), First of Long Island Corp. (The) (equity), SVB Financial Group (equity), Cadence BanCorp (equity), First Republic Bank (equity) and BOK Financial Corp. (equity).

This material is for informational purposes and is prepared by Diamond Hill Capital Management. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and are subject to change. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results, or investment advice. Reliance upon this information is at the sole discretion of the listener. Investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal.

Where's the Beef?

Consumer commodities analyst Micah Martin discusses how COVID-19 has disrupted the U.S. protein supply chain and how this could lead to protein shortages for consumers.

The views expressed are those of Diamond Hill as of April 2020 and are subject to change. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of results, or investment advice.

As of March 31, 2020 Diamond Hill owned McDonalds Corp. (debt) and Walmart, Inc. (equity,short). As of January 31, 2020 Diamond Hill owned Kroger Co. (The) (debt).

This material is for informational purposes and is prepared by Diamond Hill Capital Management. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and are subject to change. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results, or investment advice. Reliance upon this information is at the sole discretion of the listener. Investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal.