BofAML: Fund managers increase protection as market enters 'late-cycle' territory

Sharp sell-off last week

Laura Dew
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The latest monthly fund manager survey carried out by Bank of America Merrill Lynch found a record increase in the number of fund managers taking out portfolio protection as they become increasingly concerned about market direction.

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