Japanese equities return to favour
Net inflows into Japanese equity funds have reached their highest level in 20 months, according to Morningstar fund flows data. Multi-asset and absolute return funds are also seeing an increase in interest.
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Investors pile into emerging markets again
Emerging markets are back. EM equities and debt were among the most popular asset classes with European investors in February, according to fresh Morningstar data. Developed market equity flows, however, took a surprising turn.
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European equity flows catch up with US stocks
Net inflows into European equities were higher than those into US equities in January for the first time in a year, according to Morningstar fund flows data.
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Bond fund losses continue for Franklin Templeton
Three Franklin Templeton bond funds suffered more than €800m of outflows in January, according to Morningstar data.
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Investors flock to high-risk bonds
Investors are stepping up their allocation to high-yield bonds and emerging market debt. The pair were the two best-selling asset classes in January, according to Morningstar fund flows data.
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Investors keep pouring money into US equity ETFs
Investors kept faith in US equities in January, despite the Trump rally losing steam, according to Morningstar ETF flows data.
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Which asset classes were least loved in 2016?
2016 was a year of radical changes: the most popular asset class of 2015 was the one sold off most heavily the next year.
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What were the best-selling asset classes of 2016?
Expert Investor has analysed which asset classes were most in demand with European investors in 2016. Many of your peers have been hesitant to make strong asset allocation decisions, but those calls that were made mostly proved right.
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Investors find their way back to European equities
As European equity indices finally showed signs of life in December, investors again started to commit money to the asset class. European equity funds saw their first net inflows in 11 months according to Morningstar data.
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Investor fatigue hits absolute return funds
Absolute return fund flows hit their lowest level in more than two years in November. Do the fading inflows suggest investors are losing patience with an asset class that is failing to deliver on its promises?
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Investors dump bonds as reflation trade takes hold
European investors sold off all types of bonds and bought US equities in November as bond yields and inflation expectations surged. Has the great rotation now finally started?
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US equities ‘great again’ for Europe’s fund buyers
US equities are ‘great again’ for European investors. They funneled record amounts of money into the asset class in November, with value funds being especially popular.