Selectors retain faith in absolute return despite losses
Appetite still high despite underperformance and recent Gam fiasco
Author: Jassmyn Goh
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Hedge strategies popular despite underperformance
The long/short equity hedge sector has lost about 6.6% over the last three years
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Investors cool on China despite buoyant returns
The risk of a trade war between China and the US has fuelled investor uncertainty. One fund selector has dropped their only China equity focused fund while another portfolio manager has reduced his China allocation.
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China A-shares inclusion set to light ESG fuse
The opening of the China A-shares market to foreign investors provides a window for China-focused funds to push ESG criteria into greater prominence in the world’s second largest economy.
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Finding value in EMD and alternative fixed income
To navigate the hazards of the bond markets, one fund manager looks to US and emerging market debt for value while a fund selector finds opportunity in alternative fixed income.
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Rating the ratings agencies
Many investors rely on fund rating systems to guide decisions. But are rating systems an effective way to gauge future performance and which is better – quantitative or qualitative analysis?
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Five ways to integrate ESG into investments
The days of treating ESG and sustainability matters as “extra curricular” are numbered and will be the differentiator for investments in the future, according to Legg Mason affiliates. Click through the slides below to find out five ways to integrate ESG into investments.
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Five ‘unloved’ investments worth a fresh look
Long term investors should seek out some often overlooked sectors to boost portfolio diversification, according to Morningstar Investment Management. Click through the slides below to find out which five areas it has identified as hidden investment opportunities.
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Active bond flows hit hard in February
Active bonds suffered €7bn in outflows along with active commodities and convertibles, hitting Europe’s asset management industry hard in February.
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Reforms add shine to Indian equities
Government policies have boosted the appeal of Indian equities and the country’s interdependence from global trade risks makes it an attractive long-term bet, according to Blackrock.
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Hung Italian parliament is best for investors
The consensus forecast of no clear winner in this weekend’s Italian election coming true is the best short-term scenario for financial markets and the economy, according to industry experts.
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The rush to emerging markets
European-domiciled emerging market (EM) funds have seen a spectacular turnaround in fortunes since the start of 2018, with inflows up €14.5bn (£12.8bn) during January to reach €11.4bn of assets under management, according to Morningstar data.
