Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Seven of the top 10 most-viewed investment universes in May by UK investors and consultants were globally focused and three were emerging markets-focused, according to eVestment Advantage Viewership Report.
Among the fastest rising universes viewed on eVestment by UK investors and consultants, seven of the top 10 were either global (primarily equity focused) or emerging markets (fixed income focused) universes, according to the report.
With Brexit still unresolved and the announcement that Theresa May would resign as prime minister following a shaky tenure, it's perhaps no surprise that UK investors and consultants would increasingly look globally for investment opportunities last month.
Half of the top 10 rising universes by investors and consultants located in Asia ex-Japan were focused on developed markets ex-US/Canada equities.
A different firm managed each of the five universes' top rising products, including Goldman Sachs Asset Management, AQR Capital Management, Baillie Gifford & Co., American Century Investments, and Arrowstreet Capital LP.
Investors and consultants located within the UK viewed BlackRock's Market Advantage (Risk Parity) strategy more than any other product in May, pushing Blackrock to be the most viewed firm in the country in the process.
BlackRock's Systematic China Opportunities captured the highest level of new interest for the firm from within the UK, and its passive Emerging Market Local Bo...................... To view our full article Click here
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