Index-linked fund will track Indian equity index providing investors with exposure to fast-growing South Asian country in the face of disruption to market access, asset manager says.
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Reforms add shine to Indian equity funds
Government policies have boosted appeal of Indian equities and huge country’s interdependence from global trade risks make it attractive long-term bet, according to Blackrock.
Are regional emerging market funds making a comeback?
Emerging market equities is one of the few asset classes where investors are still seeing value, but as the asset class makes a comeback investors have different takes on whether to allocate to regional funds or leave geographical allocation to portfolio managers.
Could today’s India outshine yesterday’s China?
Though it might be tempting to view today’s India as yesterday’s China, Rathbones’ head of asset allocation Ed Smith thinks the region’s growth prospects could be even greater based on five key indicators.
Indian bonds – a unique opportunity
India combines the G-20’s fastest GDP growth rate with inflation lower than in the UK. Local bonds are perfectly suited to profit from India’s economic awakening, argues Aberdeen AM’s David Lloyd-Nolan.
Generic is the trend for EM equity funds
Emerging market equities have seen strong outflows over the past three and five year-periods. But all of these redemptions can be attributed to regional EM funds.
Which asset classes performed best in 2016?
2016 has been a remarkable year. The two best performing large equity markets this year are countries that have been mired in recession for years. At the same time, the stock market of the world’s fastest growing large economy has been delivering some of the lowest returns.
India’s rise highlights China’s challenges
India overtook China as the world’s fastest growing major economy on Monday, leading some asset allocators to suggest it might be time to put China allocations on hold and opt for India instead.
Significant disconnect between investor risk and return expectations – Schroders
According to the firm’s Global Investment Trends survey which polled 20,706 retail investors across 28 countries in March, the average expected rate of return expected over the next 12 months is 12%. However, they believe to achieve these returns by investing almost half of their new investments in low-risk assets. European investors expect a slightly lower […]
Passive investors get back into EM equities
According to the group’s ETP Landscape publication, emerging market equity products saw $2.9bn in inflows during the month, as momentum for EM funds, particularly those with exposure to China and India picked up. As reasons for the growth in momentum, Blackrock cited the cautious tone of the Federal Reserve in March and April, hope for […]
