Equities
IA launches volatility managed sector to deal with outcome funds
The UK’s Investment Association has unveiled a new volatility-managed sector, to deal with the swelling ranks of unclassified funds.
Vanguard’s Bogle warns investors on smart beta hype
Smart beta has failed to beat traditional index funds over the long term, said John “Jack” Bogle, founder of the giant investment company Vanguard Group.
Investors take refuge in the dollar
European investors hoarded cash in May. As Brexit-induced uncertainty dominated markets, they poured a net €14bn (£10.8bn, $15.8bn) into USD money market funds, according to Lipper fund flows data.
Emerging Markets | 22 Jun 16
Bouncing back: the changing fortunes of emerging markets
This year has marked a turnaround in the fortunes of emerging markets, driven by an increase in global risk appetite, a hike in commodity prices and an easing of concerns over the slowdown in the Chinese economy.
Kames launches global equities absolute return fund
Kames Capital is launching the Kames Global Equity Market Neutral Fund.