WisdomTree unveils pair of dividend growth ETFs
WisdomTree has launched the US Quality Dividend Growth UCITS ETF and Global Quality Dividend Growth UCITS ETF on the London Stock Exchange.
Author: Kristen McGachey
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Draghi’s corporate bond move tempting fund managers, says Chelsea’s McDermott
Mario Draghi’s decision to extend the European bond buying programme has inspired several fund managers to dip their toes in the corporate bond pool, but no one knows how it will pan out, according to Chelsea Financial Services managing director, Darius McDermott.
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Sainsbury’s shares climb despite sales dip
Sainsbury’s share price rose by 2% to 251p during morning trading on Wednesday following its better than anticipated first quarter update.
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Higher allocation to Europe-ex-UK a route to greater diversification
High correlation between equity markets continues to hamper diversification efforts, according to Societe Generale.
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PSigma warns investors of ‘new retail world order’
Online retailers have changed the rules of the game for consumer spending, and portfolio managers are struggling to catch up, says PSigma Investment Management.
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Brexit outcome could send FTSE shares toppling
The FTSE 100 index could fall by as much as 10% and the FTSE 250 index and commercial real estate sector might be braced for an even bigger slump post-Brexit, said Caroline Simmons of UBS Wealth Management (UBSWM).
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UK investors opting for fixed income over equities
The Investment Association’s retooled monthly statistics revealed fixed income was the asset class of choice among UK retail investors in April, while equity funds fell out of favour.
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Wolseley shares slide on revenue slowdown
Wolseley’s share price plummeted by 6.4 % on Wednesday morning to 3792p as it reported its latest numbers.
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Is it time to admit open-ended property funds are a square peg in a round hole?
The current trend of switching to bid pricing is a quick fix that may not provide the best protection for property investors, says Richard Philbin, CIO at Wellian Investment Solutions.
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Costs still top reason for ETF use, but income increasingly an issue
UK professionals are increasingly drawn in by the cost efficiency, liquidity and income earning potential of ETFs and ETPs, a study commissioned by Source UK Services Limited finds.
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Aspinalls, Raymond James JV hire Ast as head of investment
Michael Ast has been hired as head of investment at Buckingham Street Capital, the discretionary investment management joint venture set up last year by Aspinalls and Raymond James.
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Lower yield hurdle could mean a “more vibrant” equity income sector
Royal London Asset Management fund manager Martin Cholwill has argued that lowering the FTSE All-Share yield requirement by 10% will help rejuvenate the UK’s equity income sector.