Blackrock
V is for Vietnam, not volatility
Despite the return of market volatility, a Vietnam equity fund managed by JP Morgan Asset Management has soared to the top as best performer, according to data from FE Analytics.
Investment | 4 Apr 18
Worst performing funds of Q1
Markets stumbled in 1Q18 after a positive run in 2017. While economic data was largely positive, Italy delivered an inconclusive election result, a new US Fed chair was appointed, and Donald Trump took the first steps towards a trade war.
ETF bonanza extends despite market turbulence
European ETF sales rose €1.1bn in February as an Amundi large and mid cap-focused index-tracking fund snared 12.8% of overall net inflows, according to data.
MP brands Blackrock ‘schizophrenic’ over Carillion
Blackrock has defended itself against charges from a parliamentary select committee that it was “schizophrenic” in its holdings of Carillion, taking both long and short positions.
BlackRock launches high yield bond fund
BlackRock has launched a fixed-term high yield bond fund, which primarily invests in US dollar denominated high corporate bonds with five-year maturities.