Global Equities

The next leg of the bull market in global equities will be driven by earnings, says BlackRock's Richard Turnill.

Legg Mason has launched a Global Absolute Return fund managed by its hedge fund specialist affiliate Permal.

During fertile times for equities, dividends tend to be largely ignored by investors. However, their importance to the long-term total returns of stocks is something that should not be overlooked, especially in such a precarious market

European markets were remarkably volatile during the first half of 2009, mainly due to the ongoing fall out from the global credit crunch.

Market upheaval causes mass exodus to developed markets as a consequence of managers' search for quality and protection from risk

River and Mercantile is launching new Global Equity and Global Opportunities funds for former Newton manager Alex Stanic in October.

Higher exposure to cyclical industries gives Europe the investment edge over the US, according to BlackRock Global Equity fund manager Andrew Williamson-Jones.

Veritas Asset Management's Global Equity Income fund has recorded a near £100m net inflow so far this year.

Global equities soared over the second quarter. Although the gains were broad-based around the world, emerging markets, and in particular Asia, outperformed developed markets as investors realised that their fundamentals remained strong throughout the...

Equity markets in the second quarter bounced in response to the unprecedented policy actions around the globe.