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Fund in Focus - Newton American
Sheridan Admans, investment adviser at The Share Centre, explains why he is positive on America and recommends investors consider the Newton American fund:
Threadneedle American Absolute Alpha Fund
Threadneedle announces the launch of the Threadneedle (Lux) American Absolute Alpha Fund, reinforcing the company's absolute return fund range which has attracted total AUM of US$3bn. The fund is a SICAV under UCITS III regulation, which gives fund manager Stephen Moore increased flexibility in strategy and fund positioning.
Don’t get distracted by “noise”, warns F&C Strategic Bond duo
Last month saw volatility creep back in to global asset markets, leading to sharp falls in equities and widening credit spreads, paralysing the markets once more.
JPMAM says focus on South Africa is more than just football
With the world focused on South Africa for the World Cup, J.P. Morgan Asset Management has confirmed the planned JPMorgan Global Emerging Markets Income Trust may have more than 10% of the initial portfolio invested in South African companies.
S&P Fund Services assigns rating to Acropolis Multi-Strategy Fund
Standard & Poor's Fund Services announced that it has assigned a AA fund management rating to the Acropolis Multi-Strategy Fund.
Barclays Stockbrokers sees record ETF trading
Latest figures from Barclays Stockbrokers reveal May 2010 was a record breaking month for ETF activity - with trading, asset flows and the number of clients actively trading all reaching new highs. Trading volumes were the highest monthly levels on record; up 44% from the previous month and up 52% year on year.
SWIP launches new Strategic Bond Fund
Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP) has launched a new Strategic Bond Fund to the retail market. It aims to capitalise on opportunities across government bonds, investment grade, high yield and cash markets in a sector that is set to continue gaining market share through 2010.
FIFA World Cup - funds dream team from The Share Centre
Following on from The Share Centre's top ten shares to make the most of the World Cup, investment adviser, Andy Parsons continues the theme by outlining the Funds XI that make up his World Cup dream team portfolio.
World Cup draws attention to investment opportunities in Africa
The World Cup in South Africa is drawing attention to the investment opportunities in Africa.
Armstrong IM to manage Absolute Return Dynamic Asset Funds
The Board of Dynamic Assets Managed Fund plc have selected specialist asset management firm Armstrong Investment Managers LLP (AIM) to manage their £184m Dynamic Asset Funds, which are focused on delivering absolute returns (subject to final approval by the Irish regulator IFSRA).
TQ Invest World Cup dream team of funds
As World Cup 2010 reaches fever pitch, TQ Invest is pleased to announce its own International 11 dream team of investment funds which have worked hard to reach their peak of fitness and hope to turn in a good performance.
Aberdeen to launch UK-listed Latin American income fund
Aberdeen is to launch the first UK-listed Latin American closed-end fund with an income bias - the Aberdeen Latin American Income Fund.
European valuations remain compelling
John Bennett, Manager of the Gartmore European Selected Opportunities Fund, says that at the corporate level we are presented with no shortage of blue chip value in Europe.
Japan - Kan will need to “prove his mettle”
Naoto Kan's appointment as Japanese Prime Minister last week has so far prompted a fairly balanced reaction. However, Jamie Jenkins, Head of Japanese Equities at F&C, believes this is good news.
Stewardship International taps into water and education
Individual stock selection is becoming increasingly important as the dispersion of returns within sectors widens.