Number of ‘dog’ funds surges by 170%

The number of underperforming so-called ‘dog’ funds has soared by 170% with 151 equity investment funds consistently underperforming their relevant market index over the last three years.

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Equity fund sales bounce back in July

After months of outflows, investors returned to equity funds in July with the highest sales since December 2021, according to data from fund manager trade body the Investment Association (IA).

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Equity funds report record monthly outflows

Equity funds had their highest monthly net retail outflows on record in August as UK savers fled market turmoil.

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Evidence of ‘greenwashing’ in 1 in 4 equity funds

The UK fund sector has made major strides in improving its ESG credentials but major improvements are still needed, according to a new report from pension consultants XPS.

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