News & Updates
In our News & Updates section, we’ll keep you informed about what is happening at MeDirect Group. Through this section we also publish weekly market updates provided by well-established fund houses and other interesting financial reads. Make sure to visit often to keep yourself up to date.
BlackRock Commentary: Why we stay moderately pro-risk
The broad macro backdrop has been improving, risk assets have rallied a long way, and increasing market volatility points to risks that investors will need to navigate as the U.S. presidential election draws closer.
Notes from the Trading Desk – Franklin Templeton
The United Kingdom is firmly back in focus for investors in Europe. Brexit risk is on the increase as we edge closer to the deadline of the European Union (EU) Council Summit on 15 October with no real positive movement towards an agreement.
Morningstar Views: Facing unknowable challenges – Investing lessons from the Tour de France
What can investors learn from cycling? Well, much like investors, the riders in the upcoming Tour de France face three distinct types of challenge on their circuitous route to Paris.
Exploring Mutual Funds – Understanding Returns
In this article we will discuss different type of returns for a mutual fund, what these terms mean and also highlight the main differences between them. These measures look at an investment’s past performance and are useful to help you analyse a mutual fund’s performance.
BlackRock Commentary: Changing credit views amid volatility
Markets have rallied sharply from their virus lows, driven by the policy revolution and economic restart. Tighter valuations increase the risk of volatility, particularly ahead of divisive U.S. elections. Last week’s equity selloff illustrates this.
Notes from the Trading Desk – Franklin Templeton
This week is poised to be a dramatic one for the EU and the United Kingdom, with a five-day stretch of face-to-face discussions in London, referred to as a ‘moment of reckoning’.
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