Emerging markets have had a tough time of it in recent years; with macro headwinds like a strong US dollar, the collapse in commodity prices, geo-political tensions and not to mention the implications of China’s economic slowdown taking their toll on individual equity markets. While this has been the case for many markets, investors in Indian equities have enjoyed rather better returns despite the volatility.
The top 10 performing funds with exposure to India
FE Trustnet firmly in the limelight at Aberdeen Platform Awards 2015
We are delighted to announce that FE has taken home two highly-prized awards at this year’s Aberdeen Platform Awards, as well as being highly-commended for two others.
The ins and outs of MiFID II
Thu 24 Sep, 2015 / by Robert Botha posted in FE Research and Opinions
FE runs through what all that you need to know on Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (2014/65/EU) (“MiFID II”).
UK advisers buck wider retail market trends in 2015, so far
With London Fashion Week drawing attention to the crème de la crème of the UK fashion industry, FE takes a look at the funds and sectors most attracting attention in the advisory market.
3 funds to help generate retirement income
Mon 21 Sep, 2015 / by Tahmina Mannan posted in FE News
Pensions were very much in focus last week starting with the annual Pension Awareness Day kicked off on the 15th of this month to the fact that thousands have opted to take money out of their pension pots. With this is mind, FE Trustnet takes a look at three well-regarded funds for those seeking a healthy retirement income source.
Just a third of cautious funds manage to avoid losses in 2015
Only 19 cautious funds have managed to return in excess of 1 per cent year-to-date, while only 46 funds from 150 cautious funds have managed to avoid losses at all this year (zero per cent or higher return).
Rob Gleeson: accept the universal truth - nobody can predict the market
Wed 16 Sep, 2015 / by Rob Gleeson posted in FE Research and Opinions
Head of FE Research Rob Gleeson on how diversification has been the key to FE Invest portfolios' success at a time when sector peers have failed to shelter from the market turmoil...
Big funds cut in FE’s bullish September rebalance
Tue 15 Sep, 2015 / by Corporate posted in FE Research and Opinions
Artemis’s Income fund and the Axa Framlington UK Select Opportunities fund were some of the largest funds dropped by FE‘s in-house analysts as they took a bullish stance on the market following the biannual review of the FE Invest Approved fund list and the FE Invest MPS (Model Portfolio Service).
Top performing UK smaller companies funds over the past 5 years
Sat 5 Sep, 2015 / by Corporate posted in News of the day
As the latest update from the Office for National Statistics highlights the growing confidence among UK investors – especially in the Alternative Investment Market (AIM), FE Trustnet takes a look at the top performing smaller companies.
Looking to capitalise from the sell-off? 3 markets worth considering
Thu 3 Sep, 2015 / by Corporate posted in FE Research and Opinions
The global equity markets faced serious concerns over the last few months - stemming from fears over the health of the Chinese economy. Last week's Black Monday stirred fresh fear into the pot - but, are there opportunities to be had for the brave investor?