VT RM Alternative Income Fund seeks best-possible returns in worsening economic environment and rising market volatility and will invest in securities across specialist real estate, alternative lending and infrastructure.
European equity funds have lost all of their gains since the beginning of the year as inflation fears and political uncertainty have dominated headlines with the sector average returning virtually 0% over the first five months.
Spain’s government collapsed last week and Pedro Sánchez replaced Mariano Rajoy as prime minister but unlike the political turmoil in Italy, Spanish bond markets have been unruffled.
British equities may benefit from political turmoil in Spain and Italy despite Brexit concerns.
The Ucits fund will seek to invest in liquid government securities and investment grade corporate bonds in the mainland Chinese bond market issued in renminbi.
To navigate the hazards of the bond markets, one fund manager looks to US and emerging market debt for value while a fund selector finds opportunity in alternative fixed income.
The CPR Invest Global Disruptive Opportunities fund seeks out industry-changing technologies. But how does it avoid the hype and minimise risk to try and make the right predictions?
Hermes Investment Management’s head of fixed income has defended the launch of a product that will underperform if rate hikes exceed expectations, stating geopolitics is set to overtake investors’ concerns when it comes to the asset class.
The global bond market sell-off this week sparked by the political crisis in Italy may create buy opportunities in Spanish and Portuguese debt.
Sentiment towards emerging markets has turned more positive. Raheel Altaf discusses the reasons behind the shift.
Italy’s political drama and subsequent bond sell-off has moved a leading fund selector to reduce their Italian investments to zero.
It’s been a rough ride for emerging market debt this year but despite rising rates and surging volatility targeted exposure to certain markets may still be able to reap attractive rewards.
