Can Europe get any cheaper?
James Sym discusses his views on the current value of European equities in September 2022.
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“We’re on about 10-11x earnings in Europe, which is pretty much the trough multiple we’ve seen since the global financial crisis.”
James Sym, Portfolio Manager
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