DFMs using sector ETFs doubles
UK wealth managers are increasing their use of sector ETFs as they seek a wider dispersion of returns and a more granular approach to asset allocation, according to research from SPDR ETF.
Alternatives
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Fulcrum launches alternatives fund with ESG input
Fulcrum Asset Management has launched the Diversified Liquid Alternatives fund, which it said will have a significant ESG research input.
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How to pick the best gold ETC
Lynn Hutchinson at Charles Stanley discusses the rise in gold products over the past month and how to pick the best gold ETCs.
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AIC adds alternatives experience to board
The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has appointed alternatives expert Susie Farnon to its board of directors.
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Aviva hires SLI man for real estate team
Aviva Investors has poached Standard Life Investments’ head of continental European real estate to head up its UK real estate division.
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Jupiter nabs Steve Cohen hedge fund alum for long/short launch
Jupiter Asset Management has appointed a former alumnus of Steve Cohen’s hedge fund, Darren Starr, to its growing liquid alternatives business as it plans to launch a US equity long/short fund.
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Odey’s shrinking fund takes big bet on UK debt
Crispin Odey has taken a high conviction bet against UK government debt, but the leveraged position could have implications for economies of scale in his quickly shrinking fund if it goes wrong.
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LGIM launches passive infrastructure fund
Legal & General Investment Management has said its new index fund focused on global listed infrastructure stocks will offer investors income, inflation protection and diversification.
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Multi-managers abandon property for absolute return
Multi-managers are shunning UK commercial property funds in favour of absolute return vehicles to avoid correlation with equities and fixed income, and improve portfolio liquidity.
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Are Reits trading at discount a value trap?
Wealth managers have moved into the real estate investment trust space as valuations have been depressed amid the uncertainty over Brexit, but is looking at discounts the best way to assess buying opportunities or could investors fall into a value trap?
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Government plans EIS tax benefits
The government has sought feedback on four EIS fund models to direct capital into knowledge-intensive companies, arguing the structure is best placed to stimulate investment into the early-stage companies.
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L&G Capital takes full ownership of UK housebuilder
Legal & General Capital has boosted its commitment to UK residential property after acquiring full ownership of an Edinburgh-based housebuilder.
