Time to get active

29 May 2012 | By Cherry Reynard

On the hunt for the pick of the bunch

29 May 2012

Growth puzzle is like chasing ghosts

28 May 2012 | By Tomas Hirst

While it is acknowledged that economic growth and stockmarket performance are closely linked, there are arguments about their precise relationship. Despite recent reports on the subject, data to assess their precise correlation is not yet available.

Managers pressed to up their game

28 May 2012 | By Cherry Reynard

The effects of the credit crisis and the forthcoming retail distribution review have inspired the fund management industry to come up with new solutions for investors to deal with the changing climate while interest rates remain at depressed levels.

Reduce risk with balanced strategy

28 May 2012 | By Harriet Meyer

Holding a mix of assets is a good strategy in a rocky market, although building a portfolio will depend on the investor’s attitude to risk and their horizon time. Funds with a range of commodities, bonds and equities will appeal to the cautious.

Mix and blend it for steady payouts

28 May 2012 | By Adam Lewis

As yields from conventional sources stall, investors are looking further afield in their search for income and turning to a mixture of specialist asset classes with the aim of making the dividend stream more consistent and dependable.

Making the most of diversification

28 May 2012 | By Rob Gleeson

While everyone accepts the principles of diversification, not everyone understands that by studying how funds interact with each other investors can further diversify and lower the overall risk of the portfolio, reaping stronger risk-adjusted returns.

Keep on your toes in uncertain times

28 May 2012 | By Paul Farrow

Ever since AD600, investors have been cautioned to spread their funds in a range of assets. These days, it is even more important they adopt an active strategy to face the challenge of seeking returns in an uncertain investment landscape.