Managed funds

Advisers and multi-managers reveal the funds they are backing for adventurous, balanced and cautious investors this year

Charlie Awdry has cut the number of holdings in his Henderson China Opportunities fund to create a more focused portfolio, while selling his last Chinese property holding as the indebted sector continues to struggle.

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Multi-manager Tony Yousefian is to join Charteris Treasury Portfolio Managers following his exit from City Financial.

City Financial's multi-asset fund manager Tony Yousefian has left the firm after less than a year, Investment Week understands.

Kames Capital is launching a diversified income fund for Vincent McEntegart, a portfolio manager on its multi-asset team.

UBS Wealth Management's research team is finding better value opportunities in Europe than in emerging markets, pointing to the latter's political instability and lack of earnings momentum.

Average annual investment returns over the last decade were similar to those of the last century, despite several global wars and a financial collapse, according to analysis from Brewin Dolphin.

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