Managed funds

Multi-managers believe the equity rally still has further to go despite the strong recent run pushing markets towards pre-Lehman levels.

The necessity for reflation in today's market is a given, but the perceived success or failure by global authorities to revive their economies is an altogether different question, and one that is having a profound effect on investors' attitude to asset...

In a post-RDR investment world, exposure to index funds looks likely to expand, increasing competition in this space

CF Ruffer European fund tops sector over three years with manager Timothy Youngman looking to build on past gains by increasing exposure to equities

Advisers have continued to recommend Cautious Managed funds, with the sector taking second place on Cofunds' best seller list for August.

Inflows into IMA Cautious Managed sector are returning as investors look to increase exposure to equities through lower-risk strategies

When making asset allocation decisions, the temptation is always to opt for markets and funds that are performing well.

Crosby Asset Management (CAM) has terminated its joint venture with Apollo Multi Asset Management.

Having recorded further heavy losses in early 2009 to reach a low point in March, share prices have rebounded strongly in recent months.

F&C has reintroduced AXA Framlington Equity Income to its multi-manager Cautious and Distribution portfolios.