AJ Bell’s Mould: Five investment themes to watch in 2024
Mould has drawn up a shortlist of the factors that could come into play
Mould has drawn up a shortlist of the factors that could come into play
Value stocks have only underperformed over six-month periods a handful of times since the 1920s
Investors increasingly bullish towards UK market
A record $5.7trn has been amassed
Small and mid-cap companies in technology, financial services and healthcare are trading near 10-year lows
Improved market sentiment and rising prices tempted UK investors back
Investor interest in equities increased by 7% over the quarter
Total payouts down 0.9% to $421.9bn (£338bn)
Firm sees increased uncertainty for risk assets
IFSL to become authorised corporate director (ACD)
Only two of top 10 most purchased funds – Fundsmith Equity and Loomis Sayles US Equity Leaders – were actively managed
The sixth consecutive month of net selling saw £1.2bn of outflows