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Emerging market investments popular for platform investors
12 November 2010 / by Paul Dicken
Investment in emerging markets proved popular during October, according to the investment platform provider Cofunds.
Cofunds said six funds with high exposure to emerging market economies were currently in its top 50 funds by net sales.
These funds, including global emerging market funds, specialist and global bond funds, proved popular with advisers. The Aberdeen Emerging Markets fund was eighth in the sales top 50, but funds in the cautious managed sector were the most popular area, with four funds in the top five.
Standard Life’s Global Absolute Return Strategy fund had the most sales on Cofunds during October. UK equity income funds saw their popularity dip with eight per cent gross sales but with indications that investors were withdrawing from funds net sales were 1 per cent.
Manager of group fund relations at Cofunds, Michelle Woodburn, said global sectors had experienced a ‘healthy level of adviser interest’.
Figures indicate that advisers are ‘seeking income, in part, from the global arena, with funds such as M&G Global Dividends and Newton Higher Income’ proving popular, she added.
Some commentators and investors have warned that enthusiasm for emerging market opportunities could be creating an investment bubble, while others, such as investment managers BlackRock argue that companies with emerging market exposure offer opportunities to enhance returns.
Fund managers from the firm said on 10 November that small and medium sized firms with exposure to developing economies offer the potential for strong returns.
Head of the firm’s small and mid cap team, Richard Plackett, said: “The economic outlook points to faster growth in emerging markets, which have lower levels of debt. Added to this, new products always emerge first in the small and mid cap space so this sector is at the forefront of innovation and stocks are poised for growth.”
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Henderson Strategic Bond |  |
5.7% | More Info > |
| Income Paid Quarterly. Investing in higher yielding assets which will include most types of fixed interest securities, this fund aims to deliver a quarterly income to investors. See latest fund factsheet for details. | ||||
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Newton Asian Income | |
5.43% | More Info > |
| Income Paid Quarterly.The objective of the Sub-Fund is to achieve income together with long-term capital growth predominantly through investments in securities in Asia Pacific ex Japan (including Australia & New Zealand) region. The Sub-Fund may also invest in collective investment schemes. See latest fund factsheet for details. | ||||
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Newton Higher Income | |
5.4% | More Info > |
| Income Paid Quarterly. The objective of the Fund is to achieve increasing distributions on a calendar year basis with long term capital growth. The Fund may also invest in collective investment schemes. See latest fund factsheet for details. | ||||
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Invesco Perpetual Distribution | |
4.7% | More Info > |
| Income Paid Monthly. Invesco Perpetual Distribution offers a balance between both income and capital growth through investment in UK based equities and fixed interest securities. See latest fund factsheet for details. | ||||
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Invesco Perpetual Monthly Income Plus | |
4.46% | More Info > |
| Income Paid Monthly. Popular income fund that aims to achieve a high level of income whilst seeking to maximise total return through investing in high yielding corporate and Government bonds, together with UK equities. See latest fund factsheet for details. | ||||
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Woodford Equity Income Fund | |
3.50% | More Info > |
| Our selected partner for investing in Neil Woodford’s Equity Income fund is Barclays Stockbrokers, via their INVESTMENT ISA for new ISAs and ISA transfers, or their MARKETMASTER® ACCOUNT for non-ISA investments. Income Paid Quarterly.The fund’s investment objective is to provide investors with long-term appreciation through investing in stocks primarily listed on the UK stock exchanges. Up to 20% may be invested in international companies. The income objective is 10% higher than the FTSE All Share Index yield with an anticipated annual yield of 4.0%. | ||||
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Newton Global Higher Income | |
4.7% | More Info > |
| Income Paid Quarterly. The objective of the Sub-Fund is to achieve increasing annual distributions together with long-term capital growth from investing predominantly in global securities. The Sub-Fund may also invest in collective investment schemes. See latest fund factsheet for details. | ||||
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Jupiter Merlin Income Portfolio | |
3.10% | More Info > |
| Income Paid Quarterly. To achieve a high and rising income with some potential for capital growth by investing predominantly in unit trusts, OEICs, Exchange Traded Funds and other collective investment schemes across several management groups. The underlying funds invest in equities, fixed interest stocks, commodities and property, principally in the UK. See latest fund factsheet for details. | ||||
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M&G; Global Dividend | |
3.27% | More Info > |
| Income Paid Quarterly. The Fund aims to deliver a dividend yield above the market average, by investing mainly in a range of global equities. The Fund aims to grow distributions over the long-term whilst also maximising total return (the combination of income and growth of capital). See latest fund factsheet for details. | ||||
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Kames Strategic Bond | |
2.95% | More Info > |
| The primary investment objective is to maximise total return (income plus capital ) by investing in global debt instruments,denominated in any currency, ranging from AAA Government Bonds through to high yield and emerging market corporate bonds. At least 50% of the fund will be invested in sterling and other currency denominated bonds hedged back to sterling. See latest fund factsheet for details. | ||||
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M&G; Optimal Income | |
2.44% | More Info > |
| Income Paid Twice Yearly.The fund aims to provide a total return to investors based on exposure to optimal income streams in investment markets. The fund invests across a broad range of fixed income assets according to where the fund manager identifies value. See latest fund factsheet for details. | ||||
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