Shrinking high-yield market makes us cautious
The high-yield bond market has shrunk significantly in recent years. Since demand is still high, this has resulted in abnormally low spreads. Candriam therefore advises investors to be cautious.
DWS bets on value shares, banks and car manufacturers
DWS expects a moderate stock return for the next 12 months. “Most stock prices are heavily inflated right now, but megacap momentum is not over yet.” Where else does DWS see equity opportunities?
Shares can have high interest rates
“Half of green investment funds invest in fossil”
More than half of Dutch investment funds that sell themselves as sustainable also invest in companies that make their money from fossil fuels. This is the conclusion of a European research collective led by Follow the Money.
Nowhere is there less work than in the Netherlands
These funds are better than their rating suggests
Thomas De Fauw highlights two funds that he believes perform better than the ratings indicate.
Are you looking for an attractive theme fund?
Passive thematic funds have a higher risk, but ETFs have significantly lower costs than their active competitors and that helps returns. Morningstar analyzes.
Amazon sales through the roof
Forget hedge funds
“Hedge funds are “dead” as an investment class for the super rich, said Michael Sonnenfeld, founder and chairman of Tiger 21 — a network of ultra high net worth investors and entrepreneurs.” CNBC has the story.
Meme stocks down the drain
Social media does not help investors enough
“Social media is providing analysts with information that reduces their forecasting errors. The result has been an increase in market efficiency, leading to a reduction in the PEAD anomaly. The bottom line is that the ability to generate alpha continues to be under assault—trying to outperform the market by stock selection is becoming even more of a loser’s game.” Here is the article.
Wages earned will increase more than collective labor agreement wages in 2023
The average gross earned hourly wage increased by 7.0 percent in 2023. This is the largest wage increase in 45 years. Gross wages earned increased more than collective labor agreement wages. Statistics Netherlands reports this based on new results.
Pension sector: “Digital, sustainable and data-driven”
Deloitte has published its new Outlook for the Dutch pension and insurance market. In the Outlook, the consultancy firm shares its vision on the future of this Dutch sector.
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