all quiet on the passive front
Passive fund providers who were “all over everybody” a year ago have gone quiet amid performances that are “through the floor”. So goes the opinion of one IFA. Do you agree?
Author: Portfolio Adviser
-
-
threadneedle unveils lux domiciled uk fund
Threadneedle Investments has launched a UK Equities Fund in its Luxembourg-domiciled Sicav range.
-
investors turn to etps for fixed income
Fixed income ETPs have surged in number in the past four years, as investors increasingly turn to an indexed approach for the fixed income element of their portfolios.
-
united russia victory just the start
Ivan Tchakarov argues the ruling United Russia will need to act soon to alleviate the country’s move from a position of twin surpluses to twin deficits.
-
fscs levy hurts brewin dolphins profits
Brewin Dolphin has reported a 27% fall in pre-tax profit for the year, after it was struck with an FSCS levy that was “dramatically higher” than in 2010.
-
smaller ifa firms rdr-ready first
Larger advisory firms are lagging their smaller counterparts in gaining appropriate qualifications in time for the implementation of RDR.
-
what do britney spears and etfs have in common
It sounds like the opener to a bad stand-up act at an industry dinner, but both these well-known “victims of their own success” could benefit from some quiet time to reflect on where to go next.
-
china bull vs bear heats up
A fall in PMI figures and the start of a loosening cycle from the PBOC have reignited the debate on China and whether its economy is due a hard or soft landing next year…
-
defensive portfolios should tip the balance
Jeremy Batstone-Carr looks at investors’ positioning at the end of 2011 and suggests even more balanced portfolios may be best suited against the travails 2012 throws at them.
-
2012 – the year of ETF exodus
The ETF market in Europe is due to become more concentrated and consolidated, with smaller players exiting the field altogether, according to industry consensus.
-
bond funds suffer worst redemptions since 2008
European and Global Bond Funds had their worst week in over three years at the end of November, according to the latest stats from EPFR Global.
-
hargreaves lansdown moves to pacify tracker fans
Hargreaves Lansdown aimed to pacify pro-tracker investors today with the launch of an exclusive SWIP fund and the addition of 12 further Vanguard products to its Vantage platform.