Morningstar

Last week's statistics from the Investment Managers' Association, which saw property funds attract the largest allocations, are as clear an indication as you could wish for that investors have now largely moved away from fear and are ready to embrace...

Positive net retail sales over seven consecutive months show investors are shifting back towards sector

IMA Europe excluding UK sector up 32.1% over past 12 months as recent government stimulus and low interest rates finally take effect

Rising equities, improving economic newsflow and corporate earnings put sector in good position

Sector's stocks continue to underperform developed market peers, though top-decile managers find returns with focus shift

Global emerging markets attract strong investor interest despite high risk reputation

Majority of 122 funds within active managed sector are claiming a positive total return over the past year following a six month rebound

Vast range of funds in IMA Specialist sector confirm diversity and reputation of their managers with performance figures over one year

Cautious managed funds closed the gap on the top selling UK Corporate Bond sector on Fidelity FundsNetwork last month, seeing 11% of total inflows on the platform.

Jupiter North American Income manager explains processes behind high ranking