Over modern history, a key investment theme has broadly characterized each decade. In each case, a particular asset class, sector, or region captivated investors for an extended period, driving returns and outperforming the rest of the market. This graphic shows 70 years of key investment themes, based on analysis from Ruchir Sharma of Morgan Stanley Investment Management via NS Capital. Investment Themes by Decade These decade-defining themes are often the product of a confluence of factors, including the macroeconomic environment, geopolitics, monetary policy, or other structural shifts like technological ... (full story)