Asset management is alive and kicking

The IMA's All Companies sector currently has 320 funds in it, while the Europe ex UK sector contains...

The IMA's All Companies sector currently has 320 funds in it, while the Europe ex UK sector contains 99, making them two of the most popular and important categories for the industry and ultimately the end investor. They are, if UK Equity Income with 91 funds and £ Corporate Bond also with 91 funds are also included, the so-called centre ground of asset management because these sectors are likely to be in most client portfolios. This creates a challenge for portfolio advisers for the simple reason all four of these sectors have performed poorly in the last couple of years. For the 12 mo...