Investment
Investment | 24 Aug 17
End the fixed fee ‘gravy train’, says Morningstar’s Ptak
The time has come to offer investors a fairer deal and drop the fixed fees set by funds and replace them with performance-based charging, Morningstar’s head of global manager research Jeffrey Ptak has said.
Alternatives | 24 Aug 17
Six long-term economic trends changing the investment world
With the global population booming, the ‘pillars of a functioning economy’ are set to undergo major changes, says Sanlam Four’s Mike Pinggera. Here, he looks at the six biggest themes for investors to watch.
Bets on stock market volatility might be long term losers
Investors have been warned to steer clear of volatility ETFs or risk entering a “long term money losing opportunity,” as interest in the vehicles steadily rises.
Macro Views | 23 Aug 17
Red flag for UK as employer economic confidence falters
Collapsing employers’ confidence in the UK economy is a red flag, despite the jobs market still appearing strong according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Tide turns against Trump’s US in latest sentiment measure
Investors are moving on from US equities in favour of UK gilts and gold according to the latest Lloyds Bank Investor Sentiment Index.