IA survey: Active equity managers to produce best returns in 2017

Multi-asset will continue to be popular

Research from the Investment Association (IA) found 63% of the industry expect active equity funds to provide the best returns in 2017 as they take advantage of market volatility.

The survey, which asked a number of senior industry figures including CEOs, CIOs and heads of product and sales, found many respondents envisaged an environment of low returns amid increased market volatility. This, in turn, presented opportunities for active managers especially in the equity space as geopolitical events such as the elections in Europe and macro-economic policy has a bigger impact on the financial markets. Equities, bonds, property: Which asset classes will wrongfoot investors in 2017? In response to the survey, 63% said equity funds would provide the best returns...