Where to Turn as Volatility Climbs
BlackRock's Russ Koesterich explains why gold, equities and mega caps should all have a place in your current portfolio.
Volatility
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what to Do When Growth is Too Slow
BlackRock's Russ Koesterich gives advisers advice on how to combat the snails' paced global economy and surprisingly that doesn't have to mean abandoning bonds…
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why the vix is low but volatility remains high
The most trusted measure of volatility, the Vix also known as the ‘fear index’ fell to a five-year low this summer. Most commentators predict a more turbulent end to the year, but investors can take steps to protect against volatile markets.
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No volatility nothing to fear
It was Franklin D. Roosevelt who, in light of the Great Depression, said the only thing to fear is fear itself. Its advice that rings true today given the industrys infatuation with the Vix, the so-called fear index.
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mind the gap market opportunity product delivery
Fund managers need to look through the market volatility that is going to be with us for some time and capitalise on it as there are plenty who can spot the opportunities but not many who can take advantage of them.
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volatility is an investors friend
If anything, investors spend most of their time trying to avoid volatility but there are a number of strategies, including long-only equities, that thrive on volatility to an investor’s advantage.
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truly unconstrained managers are tough to find
Investors who believe alpha is best delivered through an unconstrained approach should, despite the volatility they will see, show faith in those fund managers willing to invest against the grain.
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Markets will stabilise soon but policy decisions are key long-term
Markets should stabilise short-term but policy is key to long-term health
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PA ANALYSIS: Managers look defensive but upbeat
As investors rush to safe haven assets, we look at what fund managers are doing.
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MAM’s Williams: we will be buying into the dips
MAM Funds managing director Gervais Williams says his Diverse Income Trust is one-third invested.
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PA ANALYSIS: Survivors of the summer market chaos
A select few Japanese equity funds and absolute return mandates have posted gains this summer.
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Barclays Capital unveils European volatility fund
Barclays Capital has launched a fund to counter sharp drops in the European equity markets.