Smart beta ETF assets in Asia are relatively tiny, but the products grew AUM around 70% in 2017, far outpacing their global peers, data from Morningstar shows.
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Which funds were most volatile in 2017?
In a year of extremely low volatility, gold and precious metals funds stand out as the most volatile, FE data shows.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Ashmore vs Templeton
FSA compares two global emerging market bond funds: the Ashmore Sicav Emerging Markets Total Return Fund and the Templeton Emerging Markets Bond Fund.
HK ETFs show net outflows in 2017
Investors in Hong Kong and China ETFs cashed in profits in 2017, which resulted in net outflows from the passive products, data from Morningstar shows.
Asia’s fund selectors bullish on Apac ex-Japan
The worst performing Asia-Pacific ex-Japan funds last year still reported double-digit returns, and Asia’s fund selectors told FSA they intend to stock up on the asset class in 2018.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Invesco vs JP Morgan
FSA compares two Asia-Pacific mixed-asset funds: the Invesco Asia Balanced Fund and the JP Morgan Asia Pacific Income Fund.
Study: High fees dominate Asia’s fund industry
The fund management industries in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Singapore have been rated as “average” by Morningstar’s global fund investor experience study, dragged down by high fees and expenses.
Which funds had the best ratios in 2017?
China equity funds have delivered, on average, the most bang for the buck in 2017, when measured in terms of alpha and risk-adjusted returns or the Sharpe ratio.
Institutional investor consensus: a 10%+ correction
A majority of institutional investors globally anticipate a correction in global equities of more than 10% within 18 months, according to a research conducted by Managing Partners Group.
Evestment’s most viewed funds by APAC investors in 2017
Global equity fund products have gained the most views from Asia-Pacific institutional investors and consultants, according to data gathered by Evestment.
