Surging inflation and China’s property crisis led to a tumultuous year for fixed income markets.
Category: Performance
Best performing equity funds in 2021
Some energy funds delivered the best returns, while turmoil in Brazil and China caused their markets to underperform.
China stocks remain on investors’ radar
Assets invested in China grew 34% in 2020, underlining the continued appeal of Chinese equities, Cerulli’s annual global markets report finds.
HSBC private banking entices new cash
HSBC’s wealth business in Asia attracted $9.3bn of inflows in the first half of this year.
Hong Kong’s ESG-approved funds outperform peers
Seventeen fund managers are on the list, with Pictet Asset Management and Allianz Global Investors having the most number of ESG or green funds.
DBS PB’s barbell strategy returns 7% this year
In contrast, mixed-asset products offered by third-party fund managers have only returned around 0-2% so far this year.
Best and worst active equity funds of the decade
Over the last ten years, new technology funds surged ahead while “old economy” energy and mining funds struggled to stay even.
Best and worst China equity funds of the decade
Active funds shone in a decade of poor performance for China indices and their trackers.
Best and worst bond funds of the decade
During a decade of US dollar strength and historically low interest rates, bond investors were paid to move down the credit curve.
Review: best and worst fund categories in 2019
The best category may be obvious, but the worst performing one needs some explanation.
