What were the best- and worst-performing funds and sectors in February?

Strong month for technology

In a month marked by a return of volatility and a sell-off in global markets, Adrian Lowcock, investment director at Architas, shares the best- and worst-performing funds and sectors.

In a month marked by a return of volatility and a sell-off in global markets, Adrian Lowcock, investment director at Architas, shares the best- and worst-performing funds and sectors.  During the month, technology funds did well thanks to the sector's ability to generate growth irrespective of the economic climate which made them a defensive play. On the other hand, gold and commodities funds struggled after a rebound for the US dollar and fears of a slowdown rose which would affect commodities demand.  The strength of the US dollar also weighed on UK equities as sterling investmen...