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Bank shares were clear winners in the days following the Conservatives' shock election win, and fund managers predict they have further to run. Investment Week lists funds positioned for a further rally in bank shares.
As flows into traditional property investments have accelerated this year, fund buyers have been looking outside traditional assets to more esoteric investment options.
Other large caps may follow Tesco in cutting dividends
The Big Question: Which small funds are your hidden gems?
Invesco Perpetual's Global Targeted Returns fund has pulled ahead of its main competitor in its first year of existence, prompting fund buyers to reconsider their options in the absolute return space.
This week, Aviva Investors launched the first of a trio of absolute return funds it hopes will capture market share from Standard Life Investments' £20bn Global Absolute Return Strategies fund, but what key calls are powering the new strategy?
‘Holding onto mid caps does hurt, it is undeniable’