The AFPs have roared back into Europe and Asia, pumping more than USD 1 billion into equity products from the two regions in June, to the benefit mostly of active managers.
Chilean AFPs showed renewed interest for US equities ahead of of November elections
December 10, 2016 by
AFP exposure to North American equity hit a three-month-high of USD 10.4 billion in October, as managers plowed USD 438 million into the segment. Over the last three months, the SPDR S&P 500 has accumulated USD 1.2 billion in new AFP investment.
Chilean AFPs boost exposure to Latin America and Japan in September
December 1, 2016 by
AFPs continued to withdraw from US equities, while plowing money into Latin America and Japan. High-yield bonds and emerging markets funds ended up on the losing end as well.