Analysis

Alternatives | analysis 15 Jun 16

In today’s era of low interest rates, stock market fluctuation, and economic uncertainty, most people are faced with either low returns or high risk on their investments. For this reason, interest in alternatives – with their ability to diversify investments, reduce risk and provide uncorrelated returns – has grown significantly in recent years, according to Ophir Gertner, founder of invest.com.

Macro Views | analysis 10 Jun 16

The vote on Brexit is now less than two weeks away and markets are increasingly feeling the ill effects of the uncertainty.

Equities | analysis 10 Jun 16

Financial markets have lacked direction in recent months, with the main equity indices all very close to where they were at the start of the year. Macroeconomic data are not strong enough to reinvigorate the bull market, yet not sufficiently weak to stoke fears of recession.

Macro Views | analysis 9 Jun 16

Rathbones’ David Coombs worries about the silent Brexiters, reluctant to admit they’re in ‘camp leave’ in case they’re seen as little Englanders. And while he believes the UK will vote remain, he’s taking precautions.

Equities | analysis 8 Jun 16

When Woodford Investment Management contemplates a new fund, the market tends to sit up and take notice and, with good reason.