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Table of Contents
Section 1 Base slides 3
Section 2 Asset class views 12
2.A Equities 13
2.B Fixed income 23
2.0 Foreign exchange 30
2.D NTAC: Commodities, Listed real estate, Hedge funds and
Private equity 34
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Section 1
Base slides
*UBS
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Summary
"With the global
economy
continuing to
muddle through,
we believe that
US corporate
bonds offer the
best risk return." • Economy
The successful formation of a Greek government after the June 17 elections has reduced
the risk of an imminent Greek exit from the Eurozone. However, the Euro debt crisis
persists, and further reform and consolidation efforts in Spain and Italy are needed. In the
US, economic data weakened recently, but it remains in line with our forecast of moderate
growth of around 2% in 2012. The Fed extended "Operation Twist" until the end of the
year and is ready to do more if the economic situation deteriorates materially. Meanwhile,
Chinese activity data is showing signs of stabilization and inflation remains low. We expect
the Chinese economy to gradually pick up in the second half of 2012.
• Equities
Despite our relatively positive outlook for US and Chinese economic growth, ongoing
Eurozone issues keep us neutral on global equities. We think US companies are better
positioned than their European peers, and thus keep our longer-standing preference for
US equities. US earnings are relatively robust and the recovery of the domestic economy
continues to support revenues. Furthermore, we keep a moderate overweight in emerging
market (EM) equities as valuations are attractive and we expect growth to accelerate in
the second half of the year. In the near term EM currency weakness remains a risk factor.
• Fixed Income
High grade government bond yields remain extremely low due to ultra-expansive
monetary policy and ongoing investor concerns over global growth. While we expect
yields to only rise very gradually in the near term, we continue to see better investment
opportunities in other fixed income segments. US high yield remains our favorite asset
class, given attractive valuations and a favorable default outlook. We also keep our
overweight recommendations on investment grade and EM bonds.
• Commodities
We avoid broad commodity exposure as we see further price weakness ahead. While the
worst of the oil sell-off is likely behind us, we see no reason for higher prices in the near
term and expect roll costs to weigh on positions.
• Foreign Exchange
In light of the ongoing Eurozone troubles, we continue to prefer the US dollar over the
euro. We also prefer the Canadian dollar, given its relatively good growth dynamics, a
possible rate hike, and relatively high short rates.
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Cross-asset preferences
Equities
Fixed income
Commodities Most preferred
• US
• Western winners from EM
growth
• High quality dividend yields
• Event-driven and relative value
hedge funds
• Natural gas growth gainers
• US high yield
• Global investment grade credit
• Event-driven and relative value
hedge funds
• EM corporate bonds
•
•
• USD
GBP
CAD Least preferred
• Europe
• Developed market
government bonds
• CHF
• EUR
• Agriculture
• Energy
$ Recent upgrades ta Recent downgrades Hedge Funds/ 5%
private Equity
10%
seitrihtaUSA
10%
Levities
Europe
20%
EmMa Equities
6% Portfolio weights
Commodities
3% Liquidity
Real Estate 10% High Grade
Bondf
6%
My Grade
Corp0rateS
Bonds
9%
High Yield
Bonds
6%
Emerging
Markets Bonds
6%
Equities Other
9%
Note: Portfolio weights are for an advisory
client with a "EUR moderate" profile. For
portfolio weights related to other risk profiles
please contact your client advisor.
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Reference portfolio
Tactical asset allocation deviations from benchmark* Currency allocation
underweight
Cash
Equities total
US
Eurozone
UK
3 cr Japan
Switzerland
EM
Other
Government bonds
-a c Corporate bonds (IG)
High yield bonds
EM bonds (USD)
Commodities total
Precious metals
Energy
Base metals
Agricultural
Listed Real Estate neutral overweight
Source: UBS CIO ■ new old underweight
USD
EUR
GBP
JP‘f
CHF
SEK
NOK
CAD
NZD
AUD neutral
• new old overweight
* Please note that the bar charts show total portfolio preferences and thus can
be interpreted as the recommended deviation from the relevant portfolio
benchmark for any given asset class and sub asset class.
Also note that the implementation in advisory or discretionary products might
slightly deviate from the 'unconstrained' asset allocation shown above,
depending on benchmarks, currency positions and for other implementation
considerations
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Preferred themes
• High quality dividend yields (sourced from existing European
and UK equities)
High quality companies with geographically diversified business models
that pay sustainable dividends offer an attractive income stream in a
low yield world. Historically, dividends have made a substantial
contribution to total returns, and we expect this to remain the case in
the current environment.
• Western winners from emerging market growth (sourced from
existing equity holdings)
Emerging economies continue to grow faster than developed
economies. With little need to deleverage and repair balance sheets,
Asian economies are also well positioned to continue to outpace their
Western peers in the years ahead. We have identified companies from a
variety of sectors in Europe, the US and Japan which have significant
exposure to the rapidly growing emerging regions. We believe a
diversified portfolio of these companies will reward investors seeking
to profit from the robust demand growth in emerging economies.
• Natural gas growth gainers
Natural gas is a relatively clean source of energy, and we think it will
benefit from continued substitution for other energy sources over the
long term. We have examined the dynamics of the global market and
the various components of the gas value chain, and identified the areas
we see as the most significant beneficiaries currently. These include
producers in Europe and Asia, suppliers of infrastructure, services and
related machinery, and Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) in the US,
that offer both attractive yields and growth.
cat UBS • Government bond alternatives (sourced from government bonds
- CIO UW)
Developed world government bonds offer a comparatively small cushion
against future interest rate hikes and many face increasing credit risk. We
expect select bonds of supranational or national agencies, sub-national
governments, multinational corporates, and covered bonds to
outperform government bonds. We recommend switching out of
government bonds into these alternatives.
• US high yield corporate bonds (sourced from government bonds —
CIO UW)
Positive economic growth, robust corporate earnings and healthy
balance sheets provide support to US high yield corporate bonds. Current
yield spreads of roughly 660 basis points still price in a much more dire
economic outcome than we expect. Historically, US high yield bonds have
delivered similar returns to US equities with lower volatility. We continue
to believe that US high yield corporate bonds represent a more favorable
risk/return potential than equities and expect total returns of
approximately 7% over the next 6 months.
• The place to be in Hedge Funds
Recent economic data has shown signs of improvement, but growth in
most developed markets remains muted. In this environment, less
directional hedge fund strategies, such as relative value and event driven,
should offer above average returns.
• EM corporates: a growing asset class (sourced from global
government bonds - CIO UW)
Given our relatively constructive current view on risk, we regard EM
corporate debt as more attractive than EM sovereign debt due to its
higher overall yield. Over a 6-month horizon, we expect EM corporate
bonds to outperform US Treasuries and deliver total returns of close to
8% p.a.
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Global economic outlook - Summary
Key questions
• Can emerging markets (EM) continue to offset developed market (DM) weakness to buoy global
growth?
• What are the risks of near-term faltering of the US economic recovery?
• When is the European economy likely to return to sustainable economic expansion?
CIO View (Probability: 60%*)
• Global economic activity remains moderate; the growth impulse stems largely (some 80%) from the EM
region. As expected, China started to ease monetary policy. The country is better placed than other EM
and particularly DM countries to counter growth weakness with further monetary and fiscal stimuli. Thus,
we expect EM growth to stabilize soon and pick up in 2H 2012.
• US economic indicators have on balance been disappointing recently, especially data related to business
fixed investment and employment growth. Thus, we lowered our 2Q 2012 real GDP growth forecast to an
annualized rate of 1.5% from 2%. We still expect growth slightly above 2% in 2H 2012. We think that the
risk that the Fed will take measures in addition to the extension of "Operation Twist" is still significant.
• Large parts of Western Europe are in recession or stagnation. We expect the economies of the Eurozone
and the UK to show mild improvement in 2H 2012. Still, economic activity is likely to remain very sluggish
despite support from lower oil prices and less rigorous fiscal austerity. The Bank of England may support
the UK economy by increasing its amount of bond purchases soon. The probability that the ECB will take
further action to support the economy has risen significantly.
X Positive scenario (Probability: 15%*)
• The Eurozone crisis abates. Financial market conditions recover, mitigating the drag from fiscal austerity.
• Growth in Western Europe is marginally positive (Eurozone stagnates) in 2012 and the US economy
grows moderately above trend.
Negative scenario (Probability: 25%*)
• There are three key downside risks to the global economy: 1. a significant escalation of the Eurozone
debt crisis; 2. a sharp fiscal contraction in the US, and 3. a sharp deceleration of the Chinese economy. Each
one of these risks could precipitate a significant downturn of the global economy.
Key dates
2 July
5 July
24 July
22-25 July USA: ISM manufacturing PMI for June
Eurozone: ECB press conference
Eurozone: purchasing managers indices (PMI), July estimates
China: HSBC flash manufacturing purchasing managers index (Jul) Global growth expected at just under
3% in 2012
Kest GDP growth in '-
2011 20121 2013F 2011 20121 20131
America US 1.7 2.1 2.6 3.1 21 1.7
Canada 2.4 2.1 2.4 2.9 2.1 23
wan 2.7 2.0 9.8 65 52 65
Allaolractik Japan 2.5 2.0 -0.3 0.2 05 alraI 2.1 3.7 3.5 3.4 1.6 25
Dina 92 8.2 0.5 5.4 3.0 4.0
bide 6.5 6.0 7.0 7.8 69 7.0
Europe Eundone 1.5 -0.4 0.4 2.7 2.3 2-0
Gonnany 3.1 IA 1.1 2.5 1.7 IS
Nate 1.7 0.3 0.4 2.1 2.5 22
tatr 0.5 •18 0.2 2.9 3.4 3.9
Spain 0.7 -1.6 -1.3 3.1 1.9 1.9
UK 0.7 02 1.3 9.5 2.8 1.9
Switzerland 2.1 1.3 1.7 0.2 -0.4 t.4
Rum 43 3.8 3.7 8.5 9.5 69
World 32 2A 3.3 3.9 3.0 3.0
Source: UBS CIO, as of 28 June 2012
In developing the OO economic forecast. CIO economists
worked in collaboration with economist employed by UBS
Investment Research. Forecasts and estimates are current
only as of the date of this publication and may change
without notice.
Global economic momentum is
deteriorating (UBS GDP tracker)
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
.2Jan Jan Jan Jan
.4 OS 06 07 08
•6 —Global —DM — EM• 95
Jan Jan Jan
10 11 12 May
6.3%
3.1%
1.0%
Jan
13
Source: Bloomberg, UBS ao, as of 22 June 2012
• DM= developed markets, EM = emerging markets
Note: Past performance is not an indication of future returns.
••scenario probabilities are based on qualitative assessment.
UBS For further information please contact CIO economist Dirk Faltin,
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Key financial market driver 1- Eurozone crisis
Key questions
• What is the way forward for Eurozone banks?
• What is the most likely course of events in Spain, Italy and Portugal?
• In what direction will the economy and the ECB go?
CIO View (Probability: 65%•) Austerity and weak growth
• Support for the banking sector is a major political agenda item, and the request for external support for
Spanish banks can be seen as the starting point for greater European support and oversight for banks, to
be discussed at the upcoming European Council.
• Greece's debt remains unsustainable, but the risk of a euro exit over the next six months has diminished
after the 17 June elections, which have produced a viable government coalition. The Troika may only
accept moderate adjustments to the second Greek package. Portugal is likely to receive an increased
bailout package and is unlikely to default in 2012. Progress on reforms and consolidation in Spain and Italy
is most crucial for the near-term development of the crisis. Risk premiums would rise strongly on any
failure to meet deficit targets; we expect bond risk premiums to remain elevated for Spain and Italy over
the next six months.
• Following stagnation in 1Q 2012, economic surveys are commensurate with a quarterly GDP contraction
of around 0.3% at present. Business survey evidence points to a general wait and see mode. The risk to the
outlook for a stabilization of economic growth in the second half of 2012 is skewed to the downside. The
ECB remains on hold, but the bar to support the economy and markets has been lowered substantially. We
see a significant probability of policy action in early July, including the possibility of a rate reduction.
Despite all the talk about political measures to support growth and increased tolerance for budget
slippages, there is practically no leeway for fiscal stimuli. The near-term growth impact of any fiscal
measure will at best be marginal, in our view.
7f Positive scenario (Probability: 15%•) Return to macro stability
• Bond yields are contained, as peripheral countries' budgets stay on track and economic activity recovers
faster than expected. Greece fully complies with the austerity plans and receives further support. Market
confidence is restored, and economic growth stagnates in 2012.
11 Negative scenario (Probability: 20%•) Major shock
• Major shocks could include Spain being pushed into a full IMF/EU program, possibly by a rating cut to
junk, enhancing pressure also on Italy; serious political disagreement in core countries (for instance after
Dutch elections, etc.); a possible Portuguese default; a Greek euro exit or a major external growth shock.
Key dates
5 July ECB press conference
9-10 July Eurogroup/ECOFIN-Meeting
24 July Eurozone purchasing manager indices (PMI), July estimates Bottoming in Eurozone leading
indicators (PMI) in June?
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
06 07 08 09 10 11 12
— Manufacturing —Services —Composite
Source: Bloomberg, UBS CIO, as of 21 June 2012 (estimates)
Yield of Spanish and Italian 10-year
bonds over German Bunds (in bps)
6C0
SW
41:0
3120
240
ico
0
01/2011 04/2011 07/2011 10/2011 01/2012 0402012
— Italy — Spain
Source: 1)85 CIO, Bloomberg, as of 18 June 2012
Note: Past performance is not an indication of future returns.
Scenario probabilities are based on qualitative assessment.
UBS For further information please contact CIO analyst Thomas Wacker, and 8 CIO economist Ricardo Garcia,
Please see important disclaimer and disclosures at the end of the document.
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Key financial market driver 2 - US policy
Key questions
• Will the economic outlook deteriorate? Will QE3 become necessary?
• How will the election outcome change fiscal policy deliberations?
• Can politicians find an agreement to avoid sharp fiscal contraction in early 2013 ("fiscal cliff")?
CIO View (Probability: 65%*) No QE3, political gridlock and some fiscal tightening
• The economy stays on a moderate growth path, coupled with stable core PCE inflation close to the Fed's
target of 2%. UBS forecasts real GDP growth of 1.5% in 2Q 2012 (consensus: 2.1%) and 2.3% in 3Q 2012
(consensus: 2.4%), with some downside risk due to rising uncertainty. The Fed has decided to extend so
called "Operation Twist' until the end of the year. More near-term monetary easing is still possible, but it
is currently not our central scenario.
• In the elections, Republicans will likely lose seats in the House overall, but retain a majority; we also
expect them to win a narrow majority in the Senate. Obama will likely retain the White House. Such an
electoral outcome would confirm the existing gridlock between Republicans and Democrats.
• Against the backdrop of ongoing political gridlock, we expect only moderate fiscal tightening of about
0.9% of GDP in 2013. The government will likely let unemployment benefits and the payroll tax cut expire,
but postpone income tax hikes and sequestration spending.
$ Positive scenario (Probability: 10%*) No QE3, Democratic sweep and more fiscal tightening
• Propelled by ultra-expansive monetary policy and improved confidence, cyclical forces surmount the
structural hindrances and thus growth accelerates. More rapid growth leads to higher inflation, and the
Fed responds by tightening monetary policy sooner.
• The improved economic outlook raises the odds for an Obama re-election and makes it harder for
Republicans to win a majority in the Senate. US fiscal consolidation efforts are facilitated by faster rising
tax collections. A Democratic stronghold leads to some tax hikes and limited spending cuts. Fiscal policy
tightens by about 1.2% of GDP in 2013.
N Negative scenario (Probability: 25%*) QE3, political dysfunction and huge fiscal tightening
• Structural hindrances dominate and weigh on the cyclical recovery, thus growth weakens or turns
negative. The Fed embarks on QE3, most likely in the form of agency MBS and Treasury purchases.
• Weaker economic conditions raise the odds for a larger Republican majority in Congress, but Obama
remains President. The debt limit is reached earlier and the Treasury runs out of money before year-end.
The political gridlock becomes dysfunctional, thus fiscal policy tightens by USD 600 billion (3.7% of UBS
estimate of 2013 GDP) in 2013 ("fiscal cliff"). The US credit rating is downgraded.
Key dates
2 July
6 July
6 Nov ISM manufacturing PMI for June
Nonfarm payrolls and unemployment rate for June
US Presidential and Congressional elections US moderate growth to continue
US real GDP and its components, quarter-over-quarter
annualized in %
8%
6%
4%
2%
0%
2%
-4%
-6%
-8%
-10%
12%
Q12036 QI 2007 Q12008 QI 2009 QI 2010 Q12011 QI 2012
=Consumption • Gemmemai real estate investment
=Capitalexpenstoures =Residential investment
hventonts =Net Exports
• Government — Real GDP Mel annual1444)
Source: Thomson Datastream, UBS OO, as of 20 June 2012
US fiscal cliff at year-end 2012
Fiscal effects of change in provisions under current law, USD
billion annualized
1Q13 2Q13 3Q13 4Q13 GYZ013
-70
-16
-55
-157
-132
-109
-34
-27
40O -60 -68 -76 -76
-16 -16 -16 -17
-38 -58 -58 -65
-164 -156 -137 -172
0 -374 -125 -29
-94
-34 -114
-34 -114
-34 -114
-34
-27 -27 -27 -27
- - 34
Source: Goldman Sachs, UBS OO, as of 20 June 2012
Scenario probabilities are based on qualitative assessment.
Note: Past performance is not an indication of future returns.
UBS For further information please contact US economist Thomas Berner,
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Key financial market driver 3 - China growth outlook
Key questions
• When will the economy bottom out?
• What economic policy responses can we expect to support the economy ahead?
• How significant is the contagion risk from a possible downturn in the Eurozone?
CIO View (Probability: 70%*) Modest policy easing to support growth in 2H12
• The latest economic data suggest that economic activity is showing signs of stabilization, albeit at a
comparatively low level. However, we have yet to see meaningful pick-up in activity. We think that policy
measures to support the economy should have more visible effect on activity in the second half of the
year.
• To this effect, the People's Bank of China (PBoC) has recently cut interest rates by 25bps - the first such
move since late 2008. With investment demand still sluggish, we don't expect the measure to have a
significant near-term effect on growth. Still, the cut confirms the leadership's commitment to support the
economy. Importantly, with the rate cut, measures were announced to increase the banks' ability to set
interest rates, which should bolster private household spending power in the future.
• The rate reduction took place against a backdrop of falling price inflation. Thus, inflation is no obstacle
for further measures to ease monetary policy. However, at this point we don't expect further rate cuts this
year; especially since increased interest rate flexibility should contribute to an easing of monetary
conditions ahead. If anything, we think the PBoC may implement more reductions in banks' reserve
requirement rates to ensure sufficient liquidity provisions. Thus, we think the real focus has to be on the
fiscal policy measures now, including possibly an acceleration of infrastructure investments, measures to
support consumer spending and selective relaxation in the property market (while keeping home-purchase
restrictions intact).
7; Positive scenario (Probability: 20%*) Higher-than-expected growth
• Chinese GDP grows above 8.5% in 2012. For this we would probably need to see stronger-than-expected
fiscal and monetary policy support from the government. A speedy improvement in the Eurozone debt
crisis could also lead to this positive scenario.
11 Negative scenario (Probability: 1O%*) Hard landing
• Chinese GDP growth below 6%, i.e. a hard landing of the economy. This could be triggered by a global
financial crisis/recession, causing a slump in Chinese exports. Other risks include a sharp decline in Chinese
residential property prices—which would slow investment growth, a large-scale default of local
government debt, or a surge in inflation that forces the PBoC to significantly tighten monetary policy.
Key dates
1 Jul
13 Jul
11-15 Jul
22-25 Jul
cat UBS Manufacturing purchasing managers index (Jun)
Fixed asset investment, industrial production (Jun), 2Q12 GDP
New bank lending, M2 (Jun)
HSBC flash manufacturing purchasing managers index (Jul)
For further information please contact CO analyst Gary Tsang, First interest rate cut since 2008
3
0
2 3 e 8
.a 5 5 i o r. co o o
• $ .a k e 2
— 1-year lending rate — I-year deposit rate
Source: Bloomberg, UBS CIO, as of 18 Jun 2012
Pick-up in infrastructure investment
6:
50
40
30
2C
10 Year.on.yeat %,
1C
12 05 06 07 08 09 10 11
F xed asset investment —Infrastructure
-Peal estate development -Manu'actv
Source: Bloomberg, UBS CIO, as of 18 Jun 2012
Note: Past performance is not an indication of future returns.
• Scenario probabilities are based on qualitative assessment.
Glenda Yu, S Patrick Ho,
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Section 2
Asset class views
4 UBS
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Section 2.A
Asset class views
Equities
4 uss
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Equities overview
Global equity markets - Key points
• We keep an overall neutral allocation to equities (see summary on slide 3).
• The US remains our preferred developed market. The domestic economy is expected to continue to
grow. This should underpin earnings growth for US companies. With labour costs in check, profit margins
should stay around the current high levels.
• We keep our overweight position on EM equities. Monetary easing in key countries continues, and
relatively attractive valuations remain key supporting factors. However, near-term economic and currency
weakness remains a major concern for investors — especially those domiciled in hard currency regions (e.g.
USD, EUR). Until year-end, we expect some growth acceleration and therefore stay overweight.
• The UK remains a preferred market. It offers a solid earnings outlook compared to other European
markets. Moreover, the valuation is attractive at a trailing P/E ratio close to 10.
• We keep our negative stance on Eurozone equities. The economy remains very weak affecting
earnings growth negatively. The sovereign debt crisis remains a major risk (see page 8).
• We remain cautious on Australian equities. The earnings prospects are still being revised down by
analysts. The domestic economy is moving at two speeds with the strong part getting its impulse from the
mining sector. We maintain a small underweight.
• We keep a moderate underweight in Swiss equities, as valuation looks expensive relative to world
equities. The negative earnings impact of the strong Swiss franc should ease further in coming quarters.
Global equity sectors - Key points
• Consumer Staples and Healthcare remain preferred among defensive sectors, as their long-term
earnings prospects are very solid. Both sectors also offer strong balance sheets, exposure to favorable
demographic trends and emerging markets.
• We keep our negative view on Telecom and Utilities. Both sectors suffer from weak revenue growth
as well as margin pressure.
• Within cyclical sectors, we keep our preference for IT due to a solid earnings outlook and strong
corporate balance sheets. Moreover, we reiterate our neutral allocation to Industrials.
• Valuations are high and earnings expectations are optimistic for Consumer Discretionary. However,
we reduce our Underweight as we become more positive on the sector in the US.
• Following the latest oil price decline and a good relative performance, we have reduced our
overweight on Energy. However, the earnings outlook remains solid and valuation is very attractive.
While Materials are not expensive, we are neutral, as margins remain under pressure.
• The earnings outlook for US and Asian Financials is solid, which leads us to be neutral on Financials
from a global perspective. However, we maintain our underweight on Eurozone Financials, where
sovereign indebtedness and bank capitalization remain major concerns.
UBS Preferences (6 months)
zUS
Canada
EMU
UK
Switzerland
Sweden
Australia
Hong Kong
a. Japan
Singapore
Fa Global EM Ifi
• new old
Note. Preference in hedged terms (excl. currencies)
Consumer Discretionary
Consumer Staples
Energy
Financials
Healthcare
Industrials
IT
Materials
Telecom
Utilities neutral
• new old
Source: UBS CIO. as of 28 June 2012 ++
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Please see important disclaimer and disclosures at the end of the document.
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The Fed
Labor market
Earnings reports US equities Preference: overweight
S&P 500 (27 June): 1,332 (last month: 1,319)
UBS View S&P 500 (6-month target): 1,430
• US firms on average show more resilient earnings than their global and especially European peers.
Modest domestic economic growth supports US companies' revenue and thereby earnings growth. About
two thirds of revenues are generated in the US.
• While profit margins are slightly higher than their average over the last 30 years, we expect them to hold
up in coming quarters. Pressure from rising wages on margins is rather muted. So company earnings are
forecast to develop in line with revenues.
• In the next six months, we forecast the price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of the S&P 500 to rise to about 14.0x
realized earnings from slightly above 13.0x currently.
• The combination of expected moderate earnings growth and an expansion of the valuation multiples
make the US one of our preferred equity markets.
71 Positive scenario S&P 500 (6-month target): 1,580
• An accelerating US and global economy reduces risks to company earnings. Investors begin to shift funds
into more cyclical sectors such as Industrials and Materials in light of better growth prospects. In this
scenario, we would expect earnings to grow by around 10% in the next 12 months, and the trailing P/E
multiple to expand to around 15x.
11 Negative scenario S&P 500 (6-month target): 1,115
• The US slides into a recession and corporate earnings fall by around 15% over the coming 12 months.
Coupled with an escalation in the Eurozone debt crisis, we would expect the PIE multiple to contract
towards 12.0x trailing earnings.
Note: Scenarios refer to global economic scenarios (see slide 7)
What we're watching Why it matters
Business sentiment The ISM is a leading indicator for US manufacturing and services. Key dates: 2
July, ISM manufacturing; 5 July, ISM non-manufacturing
The direction of monetary policy and hints on further quantitative easing can
influence equities. Key date: 11 July, minutes from June FOMC meeting
Improvement in the labor market is key for domestic consumption. Key date: 6
July, US labor market report for June
Earnings season in the US, with 60% of the S&P 500 companies reporting in July.
Key date: 9 July, Alcoa, first major earnings report in July Recommendations
Tactical (6 months)
• We have adopted a neutral allocation
between defensive and cyclical sectors.
• Among defensives, we still like Consumer
Staples, while IT is a preferred cyclical
sectors. We also like Energy.
• We are cautious on Materials, where we
expect margin pressure to continue, as
well as Telecom and Utilities, due to high
valuations.
Strategic (1 to 2 years)
• We like medium-sized US companies,
which should benefit from robust
earnings growth in the long term (see
also slide 21).
Our sector stance in the US
Sectors US
Consumer Discretionary
Consumer Staples
Energy
Financials 4
Healthcare 4
Industrials 4
IT
Materials
Telecom
Utilities
Source: U8S CIO, as of 28 June 2012
Note: Past performance is not an indication of future returns.
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Eurozone equities Preference: underweight
Euro Stoxx (27 June): 217 (last month: 215)
UBS View Euro Stoxx (6-month target): 223
• The crisis in the Eurozone will remain the main driver in the coming months. After the elections in
Greece, progress on the reform program will be closely monitored. Spain and Italy will also remain in the
spotlight with levels of government bond yields too high for being sustainable.
• With the sovereign debt crisis dragging on we expect the Eurozone market to stay highly volatile in
coming months.
• Economies in peripheral countries increasingly feel the burden of austerity. The economic weakness
affects company earnings negatively. Analysts' earnings growth forecasts (consensus) for 2012 have come
down to about 3% for this year, but we see this as still too high against the weak economic backdrop.
• All in all, the ongoing risks stemming from the sovereign debt crisis lead us to the view that Eurozone
equities will underperform other major markets.
X Positive scenario Euro Stoxx (6-month target): 275
• Global economic growth reaccelerates and Eurozone growth shows clear signs of bottoming out,
enabling 2-4% earnings growth over the rest of the year. The trailing PIE ratio could re-rate to 12x from
the current reading close to 10x.
JI Negative scenario Euro Stoxx (6-month target): 165
• Europe slides into a deep recession, and the debt crisis leads to severe pressure on Spain and Italy. In a
major crisis, earnings could fall by 10% to 15% from current levels until year-end, and the trailing PIE ratio
could drop to 8.5x by the end of 2012.
Note: Scenarios refer to global economic scenarios (see slide 7)
What we're watching Why it matters
Growth indicators Economic growth indicators provide information on the development of a
potential Eurozone recession. Key dates: 2 July, Final PMI manufacturing
Eurozone, Germany, France for June; 24 July, Flash PMI Eurozone,
Germany, France for July; 25 July, IFO business climate Germany
Policy action Decisions by European politicians and the ECB affect the course of the debt crisis.
Key dates: 5 July, ECB meeting
Earnings season Earnings reports of the Euro Stoxx companies. Key dates: Mid July until mid
August Recommendations
Tactical (6 months)
• We continue to recommend defensive
sectors. We like Consumer Staples and
Healthcare.
• We also like the Energy sector, where the
valuation is very attractive.
• Because of risks stemming from the
sovereign debt crisis, we keep a cautious
stance on Financials — especially Banks
and diversified Financials.
Strategic (1 to 2 years)
• For investors with a multiyear horizon,
we believe there are attractively valued
opportunities in core Europe (see also
slide 21).
Our sector stance in the Eurozone
Sectors Eurozone
Consumer Discretionary SI
Consumer Staples
Energy
Financials SI
Healthcare 73
Industrials
IT
Materials
Telecom
Source: U8S CIO, as of 28 June 2012
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UK equities Preference: overweight
FTSE 100 (27 June): 5,524 (last month: 5,266)
UBS View FTSE 100 (6-month target): 5,785
• We continue to like UK equities relative to global ones. An expected improvement in the global economy
over the coming quarters should support UK companies as 70% of revenues are generated abroad.
• Energy is the largest sector of the UK market. While the oil price eased sharply over the past months, we
expect it to stabilize in the second half of 2012. An attractive valuation of the energy sector at 6.5x trailing
earnings provides some buffer for earnings volatility going forward.
• Profitability of UK banks is reasonable. They are less affected by the sovereign debt crisis than their
Eurozone peers. While the recent easing of collateral requirements by the Bank of England is supportive in
the short-term, the profitability of the domestic operations could be negatively affected by the
implementation of the ring-fencing bank reform by 2015.
• UK equities' P/E, at about 10.0x trailing, indicates attractive value relative to global equities. Based on our
12-month forward earnings growth estimate of about 5% and the P/E multiple slightly expanding to 10.3x,
we expect UK equities to show good returns over the next six months.
71 Positive scenario FTSE 100 (6-month target): 6,650
• Continued global growth and strong demand from emerging markets should support demand for
commodities, helping the Materials and Energy sectors to lead the market higher. The market could re-rate
to a P/E multiple of close to 12.0x, and we would expect earnings growth of 5-8% over 12 months.
II Negative scenario FTSE 100 (6-month target): 4,400
• A global recession drags UK earnings down by 15-20%. The market's defensive characteristics would only
partly offset its strong exposure to commodity -related sectors. We would expect the trailing P/E multiple to
drop towards slightly below 9x.
Note: Scenarios refer to global economic scenarios (see slide 7)
What we're watching Why it matters
Growth indicators Business survey indicators provide information on the economic development in
the UK. Key date: 2 July, PMI manufacturing for June; 4 July, PMI services
for June;
Commodity prices Energy and Materials together are about 30% of the UK market by market
capitalization. Developments in commodity prices affect earnings estimates.
Policy action Loose monetary policy by the Bank of England (BoE) supports equities. Key date:
05 July, Bank of England policy meeting Recommendations
Tactical (6 months)
• We like the Energy sector due to
attractive valuations; Consumer Staples
is another preferred sector Because of
its defensive qualities.
• Approaching the end of the patent cliff
should remove some uncertainty on the
Healthcare sector and enable a re-
rating.
Strategic (1 to 2 years)
• As commodity -related sectors, Energy
and Materials should benefit from
robust demand in emerging markets.
• The UK market's 4% dividend yield
provides a good income stream.
UK market trades at a P/E-discount
(based on realized earnings)
30
25
20
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Source: Thomson Reuter; UBS CO, as of 21 lune 2012
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Swiss equities Preference: underweight
SMI (27 June): 5,997 (last month: 5,818)
UBS View SMI (6-month target): 6,200
• Swiss listed companies generate a high share of profits in economies outside Switzerland. Consequently,
the Swiss equity market is affected by the recent weakening in global growth.
• Swiss companies try to mitigate concerns on the global economic prospects by maintaining tight cost
controls. This should allow to maintain relatively robust operating margins in 2012.
• While the Swiss franc remains overvalued, we expect the currency impact to gradually become less of a
drag. In fact, at current exchange rates, Swiss companies' earnings would show some positive currency
translation effects by end 2012, compared to the previous year.
• Still, the PE-ratio of the market is relatively high compared to the global average, indicating less
attractive value. The SMI is trading at about 12.8x realized earnings. We are thus more cautious on the
ability of the market to deliver further multiple expansion in a challenging market environment. As a
result, we maintain a small underweight stance on Swiss equities.
'I Positive scenario SMI (6-month target): 6,900
• Eurozone economic growth reaccelerates meaningfully, providing relief to Swiss financials as well as
Swiss exporters. Defensive sectors would likely be left behind in a relief rally. In this scenario, we would
expect the equity market P/E to re-rate to 14x and earnings to grow by 5% over the next six months.
JI Negative scenario SMI (6-month target): 5,075
• The sovereign debt crisis re-escalates, leading to further downside for Swiss financials and the export-
focused Industrials and Materials sectors. In this scenario, corporate earnings could drop by 5-10% over
the next six months and we would expect the P/E to contract significantly, toward 11.5x.
Note: Scenarios refer to global economic scenarios (see slide 7)
What we're watching
Economic indicators
Monetary and economic
policy
Corporate results Why it matters
Key announcement dates of domestic economic indicators: 2 July, PMI
manufacturing; 27 July, KOF Swiss leading indicator
Key Swiss/European monetary policy dates that can impact Swiss equities: 2 July,
SNB meeting; 5 July, ECB Governing Council meeting
Key corporate announcement dates that could move the market: 5 July, Barry
Callebaut; 12 July, Partners Group; 16 July, K0hne+Nagel; 17 July, Georg
Fischer & SGS; 19 July, Actelion; 20 July, Sulzer 25 July, Rieter & Lonza; 26
July, ABB, CS Group, Logitech & Sika Recommendations
Tactical (6 months)
• We favor companies with a strong and
broad foothold in emerging markets, as
well as innovative companies able to
market their products and services
efficiently and globally.
• We continue to favor large caps.
Strategic (1 to 2 years)
• We like stocks paying high and
sustainable dividends.
• Moreover, we favor leaders in regards
to the two key Swiss success factors:
innovation and globalization.
Swiss market trades at a PIE-premium
(based on realized earnings)
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Source: Thomson Reuters, UBS CIO, as of 25 June 2012
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Japanese equities 1Preference: neutral
Topix (27 June): 745 (last month: 721)
UBS View Topix (6-month target): 780
• We expect earnings growth of about 45% over the coming 12 months. This exceptional high growth is
mainly due to the two natural disasters last year, as well as tax regulation changes which caused a
number of one-time losses to be booked in the fiscal year that ended in March 2012.
• In our base case scenario, we see only limited scope for an additional earnings boost from the local
economic recovery, given the slowing in export markets. Japanese companies are expected to continue
their cost reduction efforts to counter the impact of a strong yen.
• The Japanese government has started implementing its JPY 18tn recovery budget in 4Q 2011, and we
expect the budget to boost Japanese GDP by 1-1.5% in FY2012.
• Mainly due to the earnings rebound, we expect the TOPIX trailing PIE to drop from around 16.5x to 14x
- 14.5x by year end; still the earnings rebound should provide some room for moderate price increases.
A Positive scenario Topix (6-month target): 900
• Stronger global demand and stabilizing European markets provide an additional boost to earnings, and
also lead to improved risk taking. Falling risk aversion is likely to lead to a weaker yen, providing further
upside to earnings. TOPIX target is based on 16.0x trailing PIE.
11 Negative scenario Topix (6-month target): 600
• Faltering global growth leads to weak exports, triggering negative earnings surprises. A strengthening
USDJPY below 75 in response to rising risk aversion might provide an additional drag on the economy and
earnings. We would then expect the P/E ratio to contract to 13.5x, even if earnings show no recovery.
Note: Scenarios refer to global economic scenarios (see slide 7)
What we're watching Why it matters
JPY and exports
BoJ's monetary policy
board meeting The exchange rate is an important factor for the Japanese equity market, and
central bank intervention is a key swing factor. Japan's trade balance could be in
deficit and may impact USDJPY rates. Key date: 09 July, Japanese trade
balance
The Bank of Japan's (Bel) additional commitment to its asset purchase program,
which is currently JPY 65tn in size, would lead to a weaker yen, in our view. Key
date: 12 July, BoJ policy meeting
irS UBS Recommendations
Tactical (6 months)
• The earthquake in Japan and recent
floods in Thailand have impacted
Japanese earnings negatively. A recovery
from these disasters should benefit auto
and industrial stocks in particular.
• We prefer companies that continue cost
reduction initiatives to maintain price
competitiveness during the period of yen
strength.
Strategic (1 to 2 years)
• A weaker USDJPY may drive Japanese
companies' earnings recovery beyond a
technical recovery from natural disasters.
• A rapidly aging population and the lack
of a powerful and stable government
remain negative for the country's longer-
term economic prospects.
Japanese realized earnings likely to
recover going forward
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Source: Thomson Reuters, UBS CIO, as of 21 June 2012
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Emerging market equities 1Preference: overweight
MSCI EM (27 June): 913 (last month: 907)
UBS View MSCI EM 6-month target: 1,000
• Currency weakness hurt emerging market (EM) equity performance in US-dollar terms year-to-date. We
expect EM FX to appreciate against the USD from current levels over a six-month horizon.
• As expected, China has started to ease monetary policy. We believe there is also room to do more on the
fiscal side, helping to support China's economic growth outlook for the second half of 2012 and into 2013.
The 2Q GDP numbers are expected to represent the low point in the current cycle.
• Given the above, in our base case, we see scope for some multiple expansion for the MSCI EM Index,
from the current 10.3x realized price-to-earnings ratio to closer to 11x over the next six months. We expect
earnings growth of around 10% over the next 12 months.
• Within EM, we believe that Asia is best positioned for economic growth in the second half of 2012. In
emerging Asia, we prefer China. In Latin America, we prefer Brazil and Mexico. Central and Eastern
Europe remains the most vulnerable region, and we remain neutral on Russia.
7/ Positive scenario MSCI EM (6-month target): 1,190
• The outlook for the global economy improves, boosting EM's ability to grow more strongly in 2013.
Stronger economic growth leads to earnings growth of 15%. Investor confidence improves, leading to a
better P/E multiple of 12.5x trailing earnings. More cyclical Korea and Taiwan would benefit.
SI Negative scenario MSCI EM (6-month target): 730
• Serious negative developments (e.g. a further deterioration of the Eurozone crisis, the US fiscal cliff, or a
Chinese hard landing) hit trade and thus the economic prospects of emerging markets. In this case, we
would expect a 25% decline in earnings. More defensive Malaysia would do better, whereas more cyclical
Korea and Taiwan would underperform. We assume, however, that the market would also be expecting
some recovery in earnings for 2013, helping the PIE multiple to recover to 9.5x trailing earnings.
Note: Scenarios refer to global economic scenarios (see slide 7)
What we're watching
Emerging market
monetary policy
Oil prices & EM FX Why it matters
Investors are trying to figure out which emerging market central banks still have
room to ease monetary policy and where rates may be heading up. Inflation
data due for Russia (4-9 July), Brazil (7 July), China (9 July), Mexico (9
July), India (13 July), South Africa (18 July).
Recent declines in oil prices are helping to reverse some of the inflationary impact
of earlier rises, but the exchange rate matters, too. Recommendations
Tactical (6 months)
• In Asia, we expect Chinese equities to
benefit as the Chinese economy avoids a
hard landing. In Latin America, we prefer
Brazil and Mexico.
Strategic (1 to 2 years)
• Structural factors (e.g. stronger fiscal
position, more favorable demographics)
should continue to support stronger
economic growth than in the developed
economies.
• Strategically, we would advise a tilt in EM
portfolios toward cash-rich and faster-
growing Asia.
Emerging market country preferences
Current most
preferred markets
Brazil
China
Mexico Current least
preferred markets
Hungary
Indonesia
Poland
We currently have a neutral view on the
remaining emerging equity markets in the
MSCI EM index.
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Asian equities (ex-Japan) 1Preference: overweight
MSCI Asia ex-Japan (27 June): 469 (last month: 466)
UBS View MSCI Asia ex-Japan (6-month target): 515
• The region continued to show high volatility last month, with its P/BV temporarily close to 2008 lows.
• Hong Kong and Singapore markets' domestic fundamentals remain solid. Hong Kong should benefit
from China's gradual recovery in 2H 2012, while Singapore's economy is rebounding and corporate
balance sheets and earnings remain solid. After the rate cut early June, we expect China to have more
policies to support growth in 2H 2012. China is our most preferred market, while Indonesi