pa analysis: hop aboard the dividend train
The macro outlook in Europe is far from rosy, but commentators from all arenas are espousing the dividend strength in the region.
Analysis
-
-
pa analysis: absolute return bond launches ahead of investor demand
The spate of new absolute return fixed income propositions comes at a time when both absolute and fixed income strategies are out of favour with retail inverstors.
-
pa analysis: schroders u-turn and the fickle world of the multi-manager
At times like these its quite natural to be worried about job security; especially it would seem if you run a multi-manager fund.
-
pa analysis: don’t confuse trading for investing
The BBC interview earlier this week with Alessio Rastani was a great example of the views of a trader being totally at odds with the views of an investor.
-
pa analysis: fitch ratings service already obsolete and offers nothing new
Fitch’s new fund ratings service is a copy of a business model that is already broken in the UK and offers fund buyers nothing new.
-
pa analysis: is it time to bring your money home?
It is easy to get swept along in the general mood of panic descending on markets, but could the UK be an unnoticed island of relative calm?
-
PA ANALYSIS: One anniversary to celebrate, another to lament
A look back at pre and post the global downturn reveals there are still lessons to be learned.
-
pa analysis: is paras anand any good?
Fidelity has just hired a new head of Pan-european equities – but is he any good?
-
PA ANALYSIS: Clock ticking on financials funds
Similar claims are being made again now, but it’s tough to believe we’ve hit rock bottom. Just because RBS, Lloyds, Barclays and co’s share prices have fallen off a cliff since the start of the year, that doesn’t mean they can’t fall further still. Yet financials funds and their providers still espouse their sector of…
-
PA ANALYSIS: UBS has to be the last line in the sand
Following the latest rogue trading scandal, when will banks get serious about their risk management?
-
PA ANALYSIS: Banks’ recovery on shaky grounds
The volume of negative news around banks at present means a tough time will only get tougher.
-
PA Analysis: Unlike Obama I’m no bull
Obama must be bullish on the US economy, but for American stocks it will be far from plain sailing.