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Realism and pragmatism at root of good investment advice
There is no magic formula to making good investments. The majority of successful investors find a piece of good advice has been a useful compass in charting their way through the maze.
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HSBC Global Asset Management sees opportunities in Ucits and traditional hedge funds particularly in Asia and emerging markets, leveraging the resources of one of the world’s largest banks.
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Wermuth Asset Management looks for value in Russian markets
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Neptune fund focuses on Russian stock exchanged listed securities
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