Tracker funds: I rest my case

Article Abstract:

It is wise for most ordinary investors to build their investment portfolio around a core holding of index-linked or tracker funds. This is because only a few actively managed funds outperform the market consistently over any period of time. Even if actively managed funds do outperform the market, an active investment strategy rarely produces good enough results to justify the higher fees demanded by fund managers. Furthermore, all actively managed funds are substantially more expensive than the best index funds.

---

Beware of false dawns in the rising sun market

Article Abstract:

The stock market in Tokyo, Japan, has undergone a significant revival since the beginning of 1999. Indeed, there are now signs that the Japanese economy may finally be starting to grow again. If this trend is confirmed in the near future, then it is likely that there will be renewed interest in the Tokyo stock market, particularly from foreign investors looking for investment bargains. Opportunities are now emerging for investors, but it is important to keep the market's overperformance in perspective.

Comment:

Has reported signs that Japanese economy is recovering

Japan, Securities & Commodities Exchanges, Securities and Commodity Exchanges, Financial management, Foreign investments, Economic aspects, Finance, Securities industry, Securities, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Tokyo, Japan

---

Now is the time to think small

Article Abstract:

There is a reasonably strong case for expecting that shares outside the Footsie index will undergo a period of relative outperformance. Some investors believe that the balance of the risk-reward arguments has clearly shifted towards both small and medium-sized companies. Fund management concern Framlington believes that the best potential for finding good deals in current markets lies with smaller growth companies.

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: British industry will struggle to get ahead in the single market. EU forecasts rule in all bar one for EMU
• Abstracts: How to find the best travelling companion. 3Com's new weapon in the battle for a big little market. 1998: The rise of the new dictator?
• Abstracts: Breast implants get the official all-clear. But does it mean they are safe? Bigger breasts could damage your health
• Abstracts: The Third Way will drive Europe into a slump. Eat meat, save foxes and shoot down the Tories. Be brave, Tony, and kick out the Cabinet sycophants
• Abstracts: Caste aside. You ask the questions. The trouble with blondes and birds

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.