Robust growth drivers for listed equities in water and environmental solutions: Pictet 

[GENEVA] While themes such as digital and robotics have been leading the way in financial performance in recent years at Pictet Asset Management (Pictet AM) – a pioneer in thematic equities – the asset manager remains excited by the themes of water and global environmental opportunities.

Pictet AM, which has been investing in water opportunities for 25 years, sees a US$1.4 trillion global water market growing at between 3 to 5 per cent annually, supporting a diversified investment universe.

According to the asset manager, seven megatrends underpin the water theme, namely climate change, resource scarcity, focus on health, environmental quality, urbanisation, economic growth and commercialisation.