The ongoing volatility in Chinese shares, triggered by concern over the country’s growth prospects, has reduced valuations to a point that is creating opportunities for stock pickers, according to some fund managers.
Over the last month, almost all China-dedicated equity funds have moved into the red, and there were plenty of brand names among the worst performers.
Industry experts come together and select their best investment calls for the post-crash environment.
Fears BHP Billiton would have to raise its debt levels to maintain its dividend amid crumbling commodities prices proved unfounded on Tuesday on the releases of its full year numbers.
Global markets have grabbed a handhold on the equities cliff as China continues to fall, and managers are divided on how best to react.
China’s shadow over global markets is pushing a US interest rate rise to December, and unless it relinquishes its grip the wait could go on even longer.
Selective investing is key to negotiating the ongoing stock market slide, says City Asset Management’s James Calder.
Columbia Threadneedle has hired Neptune’s head of UK equities, Jeremy Smith away from Liberum to fill the post of head of UK equity research.
The FTSE looked rather red on Wednesday, but two tickers caught the eye: one red and one green.
New Capital is targeting the UK equities space with the appointment of a specialist fund manager.
Aditya Khowala is to take over management of the Fidelity American Fund from September 1, following the departure of Peter Kaye, the firm has announced.
The demise of the convertible bond market has long been foretold but it continues to persevere and, for the team at NN Investment Partners, the options it provides are perfectly suited to the current environment.
