global equities

IFAs are backing emerging market and Asian equities for the best returns in 2010, according to research by Henderson New Star.

Invesco PowerShares will launch four ETFs based on fundamentally weighted indices on February 1, 2010.

Osmosis Investment Management will launch a climate solutions ETF, providing access to a range of global companies contributing towards a more sustainable economy.

Why Investors Should Have Exposure to US Equities

Investors should switch from gold miners to bullion because the asset provides a stable alternative to currencies and a buffer against ongoing economic uncertainty, says Barings.

Macquarie Funds Group, the asset management arm of Australia's Macquarie Group, has launched its first structured product aimed at UK investors.

Overseas equities offer the best investment returns over the short term, say an overwhelming majority of advisers questioned in a survey.

Astor Asset Management has launched a mutual fund of ETFs, combining its Long/Short Balanced ETF programme with active management.

Clerical Medical has linked to six external global equity funds for its life and pension products as interest in non-UK investments grows.

More than 80% of IFAs will recommend UK equities to clients in 2008, according to research by Gartmore, M&G, Newton and Schroders.