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News Release from: Barclays Wealth Management | Subject: Investment funds
Edited by the Insidemoneytalk Editorial
Team on 30 June 2008
Investors seek diversification through
funds
Almost two thirds of investors use funds because they provide diversification Barclays Stockbrokers offers fund supermarket special offers
The majority of investors invest in funds to achieve a diversified portfolio (63 per cent), according to research from Barclays Stockbrokers One in six (16 per cent) use funds because an expert manages their money and one in ten (10 per cent) because they believe it is easier than trading shares
This article was originally published on Insidemoneytalk on 29 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Just over one in ten (11 per cent) invest in funds simply because they believe they generate good returns.
Chris Stevenson, Associate Director, Funds, at Barclays Stockbrokers says: "In current market conditions it is encouraging that the priority for investors is diversification as this is key to generating good returns and ensuring their portfolios weather market storms.
The security that comes with knowing a professional is managing their money is obviously also a priority for funds investors and is likely to continue to be so.
Funds are a great way for the more cautious investor to access a broad range of markets and sectors to suit their investment objectives." Barclays Stockbrokers Funds Market is currently offering a special offer on five funds, from some of the leading managers, in its fund supermarket.
The funds, covering a range of growth and income investment objectives, are available with a zero per cent Initial Service Charge, until the 30th June.
The funds are: Aberdeen Asia Pacific.
Artemis Income.
Fidelity EMEA.
JP Morgan Natural Resources.
Schroder UK Alpha Plus.
Chris Stevenson continued: "We are delighted to be providing this special offer to our customers.
The five funds encompass a varied range covering several sectors, and through this we aim to cater for the breadth of our client base.
"We've looked at current client appetite for funds investment and there's a strong trend of clients seeking exposure to eastern and emerging markets, and commodities through funds.
Aberdeen Asia Pacific, Fidelity EMEA fund and JP Morgan Natural Resources should appeal to investors looking to diversify their portfolios in these areas.
For clients looking to invest closer to home, we have Schroders UK Alpha Plus fund, and for investors with a more cautious income objective, Artemis Income fund completes the set of five.
We feel this selection supports the diversification needed by investors today.".
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