Despite February’s net redemptions, the fund industry’s AUM increased by 0.95% for the month, reaching BRL 3 trillion, fueled by asset appreciation.
Chilean AFPs trimmed their exposure to Asia and emerging markets in January
While cutting back broadly on positions across Asia, emerging markets and in the US, the AFPs targeted European equities in January. Some large funds from AXA, iShares, and Henderson, suffered, while State Street and Deutsche had some reason to cheer.
Performance Report – Mexican Mutual Fund Investments in Cross-Border Funds and ETFs – February 2016
Excel workbook detailing, over various time periods, returns of each international fund/ETF receiving investments from Mexican Mutual Funds. Data as of February 29, 2016.
Companies mentioned in this report: Aberdeen; BBVA; BlackRock; BNP Paribas; Deutsche; Fidelity; First Trust; Franklin Templeton; Global X; Goldman Sachs; Guggenheim; Henderson; iShares; JP Morgan; Julius Baer; MFS; Nomura; PIMCO; Pioneer; PowerShares; Principal; ProShares; Robeco; Santander; Schroders; State Street; Van Eck; Vanguard; WisdomTree.
Brazilian funds start year with outflows from equity and mixed funds
January’s net sales exceeded the BRL856 million posted in the same month in 2015.
Performance Report – Mexican Mutual Fund Investments in Cross-Border Funds and ETFs – January 2016
Excel workbook detailing, over various time periods, returns of each international fund/ETF receiving investments from Mexican Mutual Funds. Data as of January 31, 2016.
Companies mentioned in this report: Aberdeen; BBVA; BlackRock; BNP Paribas; EDM; Fidelity; First Trust; Franklin Templeton; Global X; Henderson; ING; Investec; iShares; JP Morgan; MFS; Morgan Stanley; Oppenheim; Pioneer; PowerShares; Principal; ProShares; Robeco; Santander; Schroders; State Street; Van Eck; Vanguard; WisdomTree.
Chilean AFPs boosted European equity holdings in December while fleeing from high-yield bonds
December was tough on funds of AXA and BTG Pactual, while Deutsche and Henderson benefited from investment in Europe and PIMCO and JPM took advantage of AFP interest in low volatility fixed-income products.
Colombian AFPs load up on Europe; make shy return into emerging markets
Colombian AFPs sharply increased their investment into Europe in October, while posting positive funds into emerging markets for the first time since May. These moves benefited managers like Vanguard, iShares and Deutsche but hurt others like State Street.
Performance Report – Mexican Mutual Fund Investments in Cross-Border Funds and ETFs – December 2015
Excel workbook detailing, over various time periods, returns of each international fund/ETF receiving investments from Mexican Mutual Funds. Data as of December 31, 2015.
Companies mentioned in this report: Aberdeen; BBVA; BlackRock; BNP Paribas; EDM; Fidelity; First Trust; Franklin Templeton; Global X; Henderson; ING; Investec; iShares; JP Morgan; MFS; Morgan Stanley; Oppenheim; Pioneer; PowerShares; Principal; ProShares; Robeco; Santander; Schroders; State Street; Van Eck; Vanguard; WisdomTree.
Brazil’s fund industry suffers worst contraction since 2008
As a result, year-to-date net new investment fell to BRL 7.9 billion, the lowest 11-month level since 2008, despite record net flows of BRL 32.6 billion (USD 8 billion) into retirement funds for the year.
Chilean AFPs rediscovered global equities in October, to the delight of cross-border managers
October was a good month for active managers Julius Baer, Deutsche, Schroders, Investec and Robeco, while ETF providers iShares and Vanguard finally caught a break as AFPs finally began taking positions in equity again.