asset allocation

Multi-asset

QE is now an impediment to recovery

Problems caused by China and central banks

clock 29 March 2016 • 2 min read

Multi-asset

Using mortgage-backed securities to access the US' bouyant property market

Asset markets have proved unpredictable and, in some cases, highly irrational since the start of this year. As multi-asset managers, we tread a fine line, writes multi-asset manager Justin Christofel at BlackRock.

clock 18 March 2016 • 2 min read

Equities

Mundy: Why a gold and silver allocation is my answer to investors' lack of confidence in central bankers

Investors have been complaining about the lack of volatility for some time now. Perhaps given the bumpy start to 2016, a few are feeling they should have been more careful what they wished for, writes Investec AM's Alastair Mundy.

clock 14 March 2016 • 3 min read

Funds

Vanguard Europe MD: There is room for passive and active fees to go lower

Follows launch of 'active' ETF range

clock 09 March 2016 • 4 min read

Global

Pictet's Cole: Brexit threat simply 'an opportunity for weaker sterling'

US high yield bonds are attractive

clock 05 March 2016 • 2 min read

Multi-asset

Architas' Allen: Why I am following China and avoiding Australia

Valuations in Asia-Pacific ex Japan areas are attractive relative to global peers currently, as most of the economies in the region are beneficiaries of lower oil and commodity prices, being net importers.

clock 29 February 2016 • 2 min read

Funds

Could more complex strategies encourage short-termism?

One of the big trends in the funds industry over the past few years has been the proliferation of alternative UCITS vehicles, with the industry reporting annual growth rates of over 30%.

clock 29 February 2016 • 2 min read

Fund managers

Rathbones' Thomson: I have never had so many buy ideas for my global fund

Reduced US exposure

clock 26 February 2016 • 6 min read

Specialist

Seneca's Elston: Specialist investment vehicles hold key to 'decent yields'

If you buy the 30-year inflation protected gilt today and hold it to maturity you are guaranteed to lose 24% of your real capital. Where should you put your money instead?

clock 19 February 2016 • 2 min read

Multi-asset

Church House's Mahon: Oil-producing states in a 'prisoner's dilemma'

Since the start of the year, the market has become exceptionally troubled by the price of oil. Although a falling oil price has historically been seen as a good thing, the severity of the decline has left many wondering about the possible repercussions....

clock 16 February 2016 • 2 min read
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