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Gradual rise in Shariah compliant ETFs
The first Shariah compliant ETF was launched in January 2007. Since then the evolution in the methodologies used by index providers to create appropriate Shariah compliant indices has resulted in well-defined...
ETFs can be sold short to hedge a portfolio of stocks, bonds, commodities or funds. Securities lending revenue on ETFs can be attractive for investors who own ETF shares. The lending revenue that can be...
Marketing and distribution of hedge funds in Italy remains difficult. Although the industry suffered a catastrophic fall in assets under management at the end of 2008, signs are the sector is picking up....
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Liam Halligan is a one-man cheering section for the investment opportunity in Russia. As a former Economist and Financial Times correspondent in Moscow, Halligan is far from naive or gullible. His views on the Russian economy are firmly based on economic...
Commodities key to portfolio diversification
Shaun Port, chief investment officer at Fitzwilliam Asset Management, is passionate about commodities. He has been running multi-managers since 1995 and multi-strategy funds since 2003. Commodities, he believes, should be an essential part of any portfolio...
Foreclosed US properties offer investment opportunities
Most people would find little value in buying portfolios of foreclosed residential property in the US. Chris Ryan, chief operating officer of Merrick Road Properties, disagrees
Biomass project targets Scottish electricity grid
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Mixed fortunes predicted for alternative asset class ETFs
Alternative asset class exchange traded funds (ETFs) enable investors to gain simple access to alternative investment opportunities such as hedge funds, commodities, real estate or currency baskets.
Lyxor explores risk options
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Iveagh leads the way for family offices
In 1886 the first Earl of Iveagh established one of the world's first family offices in order to protect the fortune that came from the flotation of the family brewing business. In the 20th Century this family office evolved into Iveagh Trustees. In 2006...
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