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Investment fund sales see best January on record
09 March 2010 / by Andy Davies
Investment funds have proved popular with investors at the start of the year with the best January sales on record, according to the Investment Management Association (IMA).
Despite net sales of investment funds falling from £2.2billion in December last year to £1.8billion this January, it has been the most successful January ever with sales 55 per cent higher than in same period last year.
Pleased by the figures, Richard Saunders, chief executive of the IMA said: “We’ve seen a good start to the year with net retail sales of £1.8 billion – the highest sales for any January. As in recent years, January sales have come in slightly below those of December.”
In addition, there has been a significant increase in fund ISA sales in January with sales topping £174miilion compared to the sales figures of £2million for the same period in 2009.
In terms of asset classes, equities have led the way, accounting for 30 per cent of net sales, with bonds – which led sales during much of 2009 – accounting for 17 per cent.
Of the equity sector, Global Growth is the top selling sector with sales of £229million, while Specialist and Asia Pacific excluding Japan are in second and third place respectively, as Mr Saunders claims that equity investors are “becoming more adventurous”.
Meanwhile, the property sector has seen a marked turnaround in the past 12 months, rising 24 places to become the highest selling IMA sector in January with sales of £373million, while the Strategic Bond and Global Bond sectors have also proved popular with investors in the first month of 2010.
Commenting, Mr Saunders said: “Property was the most popular IMA Sector in January, as it had been in the last quarter of 2009. By contrast, the least popular IMA Sector in January was Sterling Corporate Bond, which had topped the sales charts for the first eight months of last year.”
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Henderson Strategic Bond |  |
5.7% | More Info > |
| Income Paid Quarterly. Investing in higher yielding assets which will include most types of fixed interest securities, this fund aims to deliver a quarterly income to investors. See latest fund factsheet for details. | ||||
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Newton Asian Income | |
5.43% | More Info > |
| Income Paid Quarterly.The objective of the Sub-Fund is to achieve income together with long-term capital growth predominantly through investments in securities in Asia Pacific ex Japan (including Australia & New Zealand) region. The Sub-Fund may also invest in collective investment schemes. See latest fund factsheet for details. | ||||
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Newton Higher Income | |
5.4% | More Info > |
| Income Paid Quarterly. The objective of the Fund is to achieve increasing distributions on a calendar year basis with long term capital growth. The Fund may also invest in collective investment schemes. See latest fund factsheet for details. | ||||
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Invesco Perpetual Distribution | |
4.7% | More Info > |
| Income Paid Monthly. Invesco Perpetual Distribution offers a balance between both income and capital growth through investment in UK based equities and fixed interest securities. See latest fund factsheet for details. | ||||
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Invesco Perpetual Monthly Income Plus | |
4.46% | More Info > |
| Income Paid Monthly. Popular income fund that aims to achieve a high level of income whilst seeking to maximise total return through investing in high yielding corporate and Government bonds, together with UK equities. See latest fund factsheet for details. | ||||
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Woodford Equity Income Fund | |
3.50% | More Info > |
| Our selected partner for investing in Neil Woodford’s Equity Income fund is Barclays Stockbrokers, via their INVESTMENT ISA for new ISAs and ISA transfers, or their MARKETMASTER® ACCOUNT for non-ISA investments. Income Paid Quarterly.The fund’s investment objective is to provide investors with long-term appreciation through investing in stocks primarily listed on the UK stock exchanges. Up to 20% may be invested in international companies. The income objective is 10% higher than the FTSE All Share Index yield with an anticipated annual yield of 4.0%. | ||||
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Newton Global Higher Income | |
4.7% | More Info > |
| Income Paid Quarterly. The objective of the Sub-Fund is to achieve increasing annual distributions together with long-term capital growth from investing predominantly in global securities. The Sub-Fund may also invest in collective investment schemes. See latest fund factsheet for details. | ||||
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Jupiter Merlin Income Portfolio | |
3.10% | More Info > |
| Income Paid Quarterly. To achieve a high and rising income with some potential for capital growth by investing predominantly in unit trusts, OEICs, Exchange Traded Funds and other collective investment schemes across several management groups. The underlying funds invest in equities, fixed interest stocks, commodities and property, principally in the UK. See latest fund factsheet for details. | ||||
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M&G; Global Dividend | |
3.27% | More Info > |
| Income Paid Quarterly. The Fund aims to deliver a dividend yield above the market average, by investing mainly in a range of global equities. The Fund aims to grow distributions over the long-term whilst also maximising total return (the combination of income and growth of capital). See latest fund factsheet for details. | ||||
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Kames Strategic Bond | |
2.95% | More Info > |
| The primary investment objective is to maximise total return (income plus capital ) by investing in global debt instruments,denominated in any currency, ranging from AAA Government Bonds through to high yield and emerging market corporate bonds. At least 50% of the fund will be invested in sterling and other currency denominated bonds hedged back to sterling. See latest fund factsheet for details. | ||||
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M&G; Optimal Income | |
2.44% | More Info > |
| Income Paid Twice Yearly.The fund aims to provide a total return to investors based on exposure to optimal income streams in investment markets. The fund invests across a broad range of fixed income assets according to where the fund manager identifies value. See latest fund factsheet for details. | ||||
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