In the next 12 months, research suggests that allocations to China equity funds will be up while US and European equity product exposure will decrease, according to data collected by FSA.
Category: Asset Class in Focus
Sensitive US small caps can be a wild ride
Big share price swings and vulnerability to tariffs and inflation are some of the risks for North American small caps, according to Ralph Bassett, head of US small and mid-cap equities at Aberdeen Standard Investments.
Thai investors flee fixed income
Pimco’s AUM in Thailand was down 50% this year as investors turned cold toward global bond funds, according to a Morningstar report.
Where to invest for income
The current market environment and outlook both lend themselves to a dynamically-managed, multi-asset approach to portfolios, says Maya Bhandari, portfolio manager in the multi-asset team at Columbia Threadneedle Investments.
Managers start to flag rising US-China tensions
Tariff escalation and alleged espionage by China are raising significant concerns for Value Partners, JO Hambro and UBP.
BEA Union bond manager wary of rate hikes
With 61% of her fund’s portfolio in China corporate bonds, Pheona Tsang, head of fixed income at BEA Union Investment, is monitoring rising US interest rates and the impact on Asia bonds.
Has EM high yield become vulnerable?
Rising interest rates have made it harder for companies to find sources of funding, according to Alaa Bushehri, London-based portfolio manager for emerging market fixed income at BNP Paribas Asset Management.
Jupiter sees huge fixed income outflows
Fixed income remains fund house’s Achilles’ heel as smaller rivals enjoy asset growth.
How T Rowe Price approaches China small-caps
Traditional and new companies alike strive to innovate as a way to stand out in China’s new-look economy. This is where T Rowe Price portfolio manager Wenli Zheng finds investment opportunities.
Has China become less tech after GICS changes?
IT will only account for 3% of the MSCI China Index following the GICS reclassification.
