Brace for more volatility in US Treasuries
The bulk of US Treasuries are owned by the Fed and foreign investors. But this is set to change, and it could have serious consequences.
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Volatility will be ‘lower for longer’ – Blackrock
‘Lower for longer’ has become the typical characterisation of central banks’ interest rate policy. But it could also be applied to volatility, believes Blackrock.
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How should investors respond to ECB tapering?
The improving economic outlook in the euro area has prompted the European Central Bank to consider reining in its monetary stimulus. How should investors respond to the prospect of monetary tightening in Europe?
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Investors switch to trackers in European equity markets
Following the French elections, investors have swapped actively managed single country equity funds for index trackers.
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Tech stocks – time to take profits?
Technology stocks have been among the top performers over the past 12 months. While forward-looking P/E ratios are not excessive on a long-term comparative basis, investors may consider cutting their exposure.
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European equity inflows reach 18-month high
European equities have been in the spotlights for a while, and finally interest is translating into real flows, according to Morningstar data. But there is a caveat to the optimism, which manifested itself last week.
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UK equity income investors on alert as dividend cover plummets
UK income investors are on alert after research revealed that dividend cover for companies listed in the FTSE 350 has fallen 18% in the past year, hitting its lowest level for seven years.
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Italian investors regain confidence in absolute return
Most absolute return funds have failed to live up to expectations in recent years. As a consequence, their popularity with Italy’s fund selectors declined somewhat. But Italians’ love for absolute return has flared up once again, for obvious reasons.
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Multi-asset fund flows hit two-year high
Net flows into multi-asset funds have reached a two-year high, according to Morningstar fund flows data. Multi-asset is especially popular in two large European countries, known for their conservative investor base.
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Indian bonds – a unique opportunity
India combines the G-20’s fastest GDP growth rate with inflation lower than in the UK. Local bonds are perfectly suited to profit from India’s economic awakening, argues Aberdeen AM’s David Lloyd-Nolan.
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The attraction of emerging markets
There are a number of long-term drivers for emerging markets. But short-term factors have put emerging markets in the sweet spot this year, says UBS AM’s Kevin Barker.
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How to select the best cash cows
Didier Rabattu, Head of Equities at Lombard Odier IM, explains what aspects he takes into account when looking for the best cash-generating companies.