Energy

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To say that markets have been unkind to alternative energy equities is an understatement. The sector, as represented by the WilderHill Clean Energy index (ECO index), is down 78% since July 2008 and down 61% since 2011.

Thermal coal staged a remarkable rally this year, just when it was written off by investors, writes Sanlam FOUR's Adour Sarkissian.

Held high cash levels for three years

First deal in eight years

Merger of two smaller funds

Hands fund to Rohan Murphy

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Unlike many other market participants, we do not see a general value rally in the near term. To us, there still remains a lot of value traps, writes Jeremy Lang, manager of the Ardevora UK Income fund.

Follows strong period for the precious metal