Open-ended property funds: Is the future hybrid?
Portfolio Adviser speaks to fund selectors about what the future of property investing will look like
Portfolio Adviser speaks to fund selectors about what the future of property investing will look like
While tech was the standout performer in 2023, investors in China funds had contrasting fortunes
Growth strategies, including Baillie Gifford American, enjoyed a strong month for returns
Gold achieved strong returns as sustainability funds struggled
Property sector woes impacting performance
AI boom contributed to the sector returning 24.6% over six months to 30 June
While gold and gilts suffered in May
FTSE 100 outperformed both the MSCI World and the S&P 500 last month
The outlook for equities and bonds may appear considerably better than this time last year but recent market shocks would suggest carefully selected alternatives could merit a place in many portfolios
‘The traditional 60/40 portfolio was dead and buried last year but the outlook now looks far better – it has been resuscitated’
Michael Gove has vowed to scrap the system in a move that would allow millions to own their properties outright
Three China funds feature in the list of 10 worst-performing strategies of 2021