Investors should capitalise on the steady and stable potential of income funds amid volatile stock prices and encouraging bond yields, especially since the outlook for interest rates is uncertain.

Investors should capitalise on the steady and stable potential of income funds amid volatile stock prices and encouraging bond yields, especially since the outlook for interest rates is uncertain.
A high income-oriented global equity portfolio has historically generated extra income with less volatility, says JP Morgan’s Sam Witherow.
Investors should use the “three fundamental building blocks”, says Fidelity’s Jochen Breuer.
FSA looks at which global strategies have held up relatively well during the tariff-induced market sell-off.
There are signs of a change after years of dominance by US tech with 88% of companies raising dividends or holding them steady in 2024
Current market turbulence has led to a revival in interest in dividend investing, spurred by a desire for steady income and a hedge against volatility, says index specialist Dina Ting.
Dividends in Asia Pacific ex-Japan fell in 2024, while Japan saw its dividend growth exceed all other major stock markets.
A dividend-focused strategy can help investors capitalise on Asia’s attractive valuations while reducing volatility, argues Eastspring Investments.
Schroders is hiring, Federated Hermes warns on PE exits, Fidelity thinks China is cheap, Pictet likes, gold and emerging markets, S&P 500 dividend woes, October’s volatility and much more.
Allspring portfolio manager Eddie Cheng argues that equities are the best way to protect long-term purchasing power in a higher interest rate and inflation regime.
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