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Newton’s Absolute Intrepid Fund moves into new IMA sector
The Newton Absolute Intrepid Fund has moved from the Active Managed Sector to the new Investment Management Association (IMA) Absolute Return Sector.
Wildly differing TERs leaving investors severely out of pocket
The huge difference in charges levied by fund management companies is punching a gaping hole in private investors’ profits, warns fund ratings analyst Moneyspider.com.
Turnaround for Fidelity Managed International Fund
Performance of the Fidelity Managed International Fund has recovered significantly since Brenda Reed, a 16-year veteran of Fidelity International, took over the portfolio nearly five years ago.
New breed of protected investments offer genuine alternative
The latest generation of structured products offers investors a genuine, and in some cases superior, alternative to conventional long-only funds, according to Barclays Wealth.
Abbey issues fixed rate one year bond paying up to 6.75%
Abbey Savings launches on Monday (4 August 2008) its latest one-year savings account for customers looking for a guaranteed return on an amount of money they can lock away for one year.
iShares S&P 500 fund surpasses $5 billion AUM
iShares, the world's number one provider of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), is delighted to announce it's iShares S&P 500 fund - one of the largest ETFs in Europe - has gone through $5 billion in assets under management.
Short term investors may want to avoid BP uncertainty
Following today's announcement from BP that profits are up six per cent, Graham Spooner, Investment Adviser at The Share Centre, comments on what this means for investors: "Today's BP results reflect how the company is benefiting from the rise in oil prices.
Beijing Olympics will strengthen investors perceptions of China
With the highly anticipated Beijing Olympics only two weeks away, the Association of Investment Companies, (AIC) has looked at the impact of the Olympics on the Chinese economy by collating the views of investment company managers with holdings in China.
Can private investors learn from the professionals?
Recent share moves seem to defy logic and share prices that can move 10% or more in a day do not seem driven by rational analysis. How should investors respond? Can private investors learn from the professionals? Colin McLean, Managing Director, SVM, comments:
China slowdown fears overdone
China's economy will slow less sharply than many commentators believe and will still boast double-digit growth following the Beijing Olympics, according to Resolution Asset Management.
Confident investors have faith in the FTSE
Despite the FTSE dipping in and out of bear market territory in recent weeks, research from Barclays Stockbrokers reveals investors are retaining their confidence in the market.
Fidelity's McCarron favours healthcare over financials
Tim McCarron, manager of the £4.4billion Fidelity European Fund, is maintaining an overweight position in healthcare stocks, while remaining underweight in financials.
Barclays launches new Investment Note
With investors increasingly looking to diversify their portfolios, Barclays Stockbrokers have announced the launch of a new Investment Note, giving investors access to the growth opportunities in Chinese Equity markets and Agricultural Commodities.
ICICI one year fixed rate bond
Commenting on the new ICICI one year fixed rate bond at 7.2 per cent, Kevin Mountford, head of savings at moneysupermarket.com, said: "ICICI have really put the cat amongst the pigeons by offering this fantastic rate for savers who are willing to lock up their cash for a year - especially as it is a standalone offering.
Consumers value financial advice as bear market looms
As the UK stockmarket falls to bear market levels, over a quarter of a million consumers put their faith in independent financial advice in the first half of 2008, according to figures from Unbiased.co.uk, the find an Independent Financial Adviser search.