Japanese funds dominate quiet November
Japan funds continued their strong performance into November, with the IA Japanese Smaller Companies and Japan sectors producing the strongest returns in an otherwise quiet month for markets.
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The 10 bestselling funds in October
Which funds were investors’ favourites during a month that has a reputation to be the most volatile? Portfolio Adviser looks at The Share Centre’s statistics to see which vehicles were the most traded in October.
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Legg Mason announces head of wealth management
Legg Mason has promoted Joe O’Donnell to head of wealth management distribution and investment trusts.
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Investors reject technology for portfolio construction
UK investors want their portfolios managed by humans rather than robots, according to Legg Mason’s 2017 Global Investment Survey.
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PA ANALYSIS: More work needed to drive long/short revival
Long/short equity funds have started to recover from a disastrous 2016, leading to a pick-up in inflows, but managers still have work to do to regain the confidence of skeptical investors.
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Legg Mason’s UK sales head to depart
Legg Mason’s head of UK sales Adam Gent is leaving the business.
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Legg Mason rolls out global infrastructure income fund
Legg Mason has launched an infrastructure income fund managed by Sydney-based asset manager, RARE Infrastructure.
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Fund manager profile: Legg Mason’s Bill Hench
Legg Mason’s Bill Hench talks about his love of the small cap universe, investing in individuals and how the US is set to lift the global economy
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Millennials’ expectations and risk tolerance mismatched- Legg Mason
Millennials expect an 11% average rate of return per year on their portfolios, despite allocating the lion’s share to cash, according to the Legg Mason Global Investment Survey.
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Japan’s bull run just getting started – Legg Mason
The bull run which started in Japan in 2013 is set to continue for the rest of this decade, said Legg Mason’s Hideo Shiozumi.
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Contrarian view on US equities can reap rewards – Legg Mason
Taking a contrarian view on United States equities can reap rewards according to Evan Bauman, co-lead manager of the Legg Mason ClearBridge US Aggressive Growth Fund.
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Redzone ranks swell as UK equity funds flag
UK equity vehicles were the stand-out underperformers as the number of flagging funds rose significantly in the past four months, according to research by Chelsea Financial Services.
