Just to back up my contention that fund activity in the investment trust space has shot up, here’s some hot off the press numbers from Charles Cade team at Numis. I’ve not bothered to add much commentary as the charts… Continue reading →
The ETF data outfit Ultumus reported a few days ago that French owned asset manager Lyxor had listed three new factor ETFs in London (DOSH, BUCK, DIVU) “that pick stocks based on quality, low volatility and yield”. The three factors… Continue reading →
The slightly surreal spat between Qatar and its equally unappealing neighbours/peers looks like its dragging on. When I first discussed this storm in a gilded tea cup I was fairly sanguine but maybe there’s more to this than meets the… Continue reading →
I’m a big fan of fund of fund turned life sciences specialist Syncona. I’ve written about it in the Financial Times, and own a fair amount of shares in this investment fund. My core contention is that the funds new… Continue reading →
Another day, yet another new fund. I realise I’m sounding like a broken record player, but the sheer flow of new funds being launched on the UK market is proving increasingly difficult to keep track of. So, another day, another… Continue reading →
My colleagues at Ultumus reported last week that BMO in Europe — a relatively new player in the ETF space — are planning to list three new funds on the London stock exchange: Enhanced Income UK, Enhanced Income EU &… Continue reading →
Boy, the constant flow of new funds is turning into a veritable tsunami before the summer recess! The excellent investment trust research team at Numis reports two new funds today alone. The first is a curious potential gem of a… Continue reading →
I’m no great bull for oil. I think the market dynamics are hazardous for oil stocks specifically and oil producers generally. Go above $50 a barrel and the US unconventional oil and gas guys will nail you. Go below $40… Continue reading →
If ever you needed proof that investors think we are stuck in a low rate environment for the foreseeable future ponder the strange tale of Dolphin Squares retail bond. Only yesterday this was announced through various retail platforms including Hargreaves… Continue reading →
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