Investing in the S&P 500 with no risk of loss is becoming increasingly popular, as more US ETF providers launch so-called ‘buffered’ products that fully hedge downside risk. The costs, however, also eat into the returns. For investors unable to endure …

Ah, private equity – the exclusive club for the ultra-wealthy, the financial elite, the ones with the magic key to high returns. Traditionally, you’d need a cool 100,000 euro and a long-term commitment just to get a foot in the door. But now, a …

The concept of a free market hinges on the balance of supply and demand. When one group needs something, another group stands ready to produce it, resulting in an exchange that benefits both sides. Ideally, competition keeps prices low. This is the …

Sunday’s French elections have averted the worst-case scenario of a far-right victory but have plunged the country into a period of political uncertainty and potential paralysis. Analysts on Monday advised investors to remain vigilant, prepared for …

Institutional investors are increasingly shifting thematic investing into their core asset allocation as they see a fit with long-term asset-liability management strategies, according to Karen Kharmandarian, chief investment officer and co-manager of the …

Luxembourg’s financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), has fined BGL BNP Paribas three million euro for “severe breaches” in professional standards regarding the fight against money laundering and counter-terrorist …

The large-scale investment cycle in data centres currently offers the best investment opportunities for AI investors, said AI fund manager Tobias Rommel in an interview. "Nvidia is the largest holding, but there are more companies benefiting," said the …

Recent issues in the private credit market have heightened the vigilance of Dutch asset managers regarding deals financed by private debt providers. While they remain cautiously optimistic, they emphasize a crucial reminder: private markets lack …

Investors should diversify their portfolios across asset classes that genuinely enhance diversification. Unfortunately, many (professional) investors often fall for illusions. In the realm of private equity, that illusion is akin to "The Emperor's New …

This week's Morningstar Fund Radar shines a spotlight on global equity funds, revealing a stellar performance led by US tech giants and highlighting the political twists shaping investor sentiment worldwide. The second quarter of 2024 proved favourable …

For nervous investors, buffered ETFs offer a way out

App makes private equity investing as easy as ordering pizza

The vanished housing market

French election deadlock: Investors warned of volatility ahead

At Thematics, investors are climbing up the sophistication ladder

CSSF fines BNP Paribas €3 mln for money laundering lapses

Investment boom in data centres offers opportunities for AI investors

Private market challenges raise vigilance among asset managers

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Fund Radar: Global equity funds shine amid political uncertainty