Investors in UK equities have been better off sticking with growth funds rather than seeking income, despite a sluggish economy and political turmoil.
Author Archives: Rupert Walker
Hong Kong mutual fund assets shrink
Weak markets and worsening sentiment took their toll on Hong Kong’s investors last year, according to figures from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).
Paying up for fund brands
Investors are offered a large selection of Asia ex-Japan funds, but are also faced with a wide diversity of fees.
Will China’s V-shaped performance continue?
The year-to-date China rally demonstrates the only certainty in the mainland market: wild annual swings.
New economy tilt for Cap Group’s 45-year old fund
The New Perspective Fund, run by a collection of managers and analysts, has a bias for global new economy stocks.
Convertibles: Rewards with higher risk
Convertible bond funds can offer steady income and as well as equity participation, but at the expense of volatility and exposure to low credit quality.
Can low valuations revive Asia equity sentiment?
After a terrible 2018, Asian equities seem to be recovering this year, driven by the appeal of low historical valuations, according to Allianz Global Investors.
Indosuez warns about simmering debt crisis
Benign short-term prospects for the global economy should not disguise the problems in store caused by the recent build-up in sovereign borrowing, according to Indosuez Wealth Management’s research head.
Can bond fund bounce continue this year?
Bond investors have enjoyed a recovery since the start of the year, and for funds positioned at the riskier end of the credit spectrum it has turned into a bonanza.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Fidelity vs Haitong
FSA compares two Asian high yield bond funds with sharply contrasting strategies and profiles: the Fidelity Asian High Yield Fund and the Haitong Asian High Yield Bond Fund.
