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Emerging markets returns not for the faint hearted, says Lonsec

From Lonsec Research

Lonsec releases 2015 Global Emerging Markets and Regional Equity Sector Review Brave-hearted investors can still expect reasonable returns from emerging markets investment but should adopt a measured long term approach

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23 Sep 2015

Responsible Investment delivers more than just the feel good factor

From Lonsec Research

Lonsec releases 2014/15 Australian & Global Equity Responsible Investment (RI) Sector Review Leading research house Lonsec yesterday released its 2014/15 Australian & Global Equity Responsible Investment (RI) Sector Review, highlighting positive

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21 Oct 2014

Emerging markets offer significant alpha opportunities for active managers

From Lonsec Research

Lonsec encourages investors to include specialist allocation within global equity portfolios Emerging markets (EM) equities have delivered strong returns over the long term, despite heightened volatility compared to developed markets,

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13 Aug 2013

Small caps rebound with 6.6% return

From Lonsec Research

Research house Lonsec said small companies posted modest gains of 6.6% during 2012, a welcome improvement on the negative 21% returns of the 2011 year. The majority of managers in

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05 Mar 2013

Lonsec global emerging markets review

Emerging market investors have endured a rocky ride over the last 12 months. For those true believers in the merits of an expanding emerging markets allocation, the unpleasant view of

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22 Aug 2012

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