International funds

The world's second-largest economy is facing sluggish growth and a web of crises. Is it time to get out?

Add war to inflation, the COVID-19 pandemic and other issues making 2022 a bumpy investment year.

Despite long-term outperformance, many of the leading 20 have suffered short-term losses.

The fund has absorbed $15.6 billion so far in 2020.

The alternative asset manager surpassed its previous peak from the fourth quarter of 2017.

One French trade group reports that the country’s managers reduced research budgets by as much as 75% between 2017 and 2019.

Renewed friction between Washington and Beijing threatens to undermine a trade deal signed only months ago, further jeopardizing global economic prospects.

Hedge fund managers, market academics and risk experts are channeling their data-mining smarts to the world of clinical sciences.

Analysis of two funds in particular shows how important the industry has become to the oil futures markets, as they have attracted record inflows.

Managers who are can differentiate with solid ESG credentials stand to prosper, especially as a younger generation begins saving for investment.