Bitcoins – passing fad or new era of investment?
Bitcoins have attracted a tremendous amount of noise this year and are now firmly in the mainstream. But are cryptocurrencies a passing fad? Or should investors be paying attention?
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Bitcoins have attracted a tremendous amount of noise this year and are now firmly in the mainstream. But are cryptocurrencies a passing fad? Or should investors be paying attention?
September saw renewed appetite for European equity ETFs after flows had dropped in August, according to data from Blackrock. But it was another asset class that really stole the show.
Many a fund manager will tell you that investing in overlooked, underappreciated ‘hidden gems’ will lead to outperformance. But in emerging markets, the opposite has worked this year.
Despite their dear price tag, the FA(A)NG stocks have had remarkable staying power, surviving a sell-off and reaching record share price highs. But has the relative safety of the tech giants come to an end?
Technology stocks have been among the top performers over the past 12 months. While forward-looking P/E ratios are not excessive on a long-term comparative basis, investors may consider cutting their exposure.
AXA IM’s Matthew Lovatt sees two big trends constituting the investment case for robotics: changing demographics and the impact of technology.
There is a stronger than ever consensus among investors that equities are overvalued. Investors also believe central banks are too dovish.
In this video clip, American Century Investment’s Bernard Chua identifies three areas in the technology space where investors can find specific opportunities.
Take a look at your surroundings. Chances are, most of your colleagues are staring at screens or, if you’re in a public place, those around you will be looking down at their phones. Even you’re doing it!
Three years after launch, the New Capital Swiss Select Equity Fund is five-star Morningstar rated and has produced an annualised return of 14.19% since inception. How does the Fund’s biggest holding, ams, contribute to its performance?
Using algorithms may help fund selectors choose products more efficiently, but human judgment is still key in choosing the right fund products.
Matt Lovatt, investment director at AXA IM, outlines the three main drivers of the robotics industry for the next few years. He finds the biggest robotics opportunity in driverless cars.