Video: Funds Spotlight on Asia Pacific By Jonathan Boyd 23-Nov-2009
Today's Funds Spotlight looks at key players in the Asia Pacific region.

Financials pick up pace By Harpreet Sajjan 11-May-2009
Asia-Pacific experienced another prosperous month with the MSCI Hong Kong index posting an impressive 15.6 per cent – sustaining the gains made last month. Every sector across Financial Express' Hong Kong Mutual (HKM) universe posted a positive return – ranging from a 28.6 per cent gain in Singapore Equity to a 0.5 per cent gain in USD/HKD Currency.

Gains to be had in the short-term? By Harpreet Sajjan  10-Apr-2009
Asia-Pacific experienced a prosperous month with the MSCI Hong Kong index posting an impressive 21.3 per cent – a big uplift from last months meagre gains. Every sector across Financial Express' Hong Kong Mutual universe posted a positive return – ranging from a 30.9 per cent gain in Financial Equity to a 1.1 per cent gain in USD/HKD Currency.

Long-term focus despite short-term fears By Harpreet Sajjan 24-Mar-2009
Asia-Pacific equities had a positive period this month, reflected by the MSCI Hong Kong index posting a return of 2.5 per cent – a shift from last month’s losses. Only five of the 42 sectors across Financial Express' Hong Kong Mutual universe posted a negative return over March – ranging from a 22.5 per cent gain in Emerging Europe Equity to a -5.8 per cent loss in Health Equity.

Is Gold worth a punt? By Harpreet Sajjan 17-Feb-2009
Asia-Pacific equities stumbled this month from a short rally experienced in the run up to the Chinese New Year, reflected by the MSCI Hong Kong index posting a loss of -3.3 per cent this month. Only five of the 42 sectors across Financial Express' Hong Kong Mutual universe posted a positive return this month – ranging from a 2.9 per cent gain in China Equity to a -10.9 per cent loss in Financial Equity.

Asian leaders prosper By Harpreet Sajjan 07-Jan-2009
The past month has seen prosperity for Asia-Pacific equities, as the MSCI Hong Kong index posted a return of 15.8 per cent – sustaining the previous month’s recovery, as every sector across Financial Express' Hong Kong Mutual universe posted a positive return – ranging from a 21.1 per cent gain in Korea Equity to a 0.6 per cent gain in USD/HKD Currency.

Volatility player sails well in choppy market By Harpreet Sajjan 02-Dec-2008
This month saw a sharp recovery for Asia Pacific equities, as the MSCI Hong Kong index posted a return of 8.2 per cent over the month – a big swing from the 21.4 per cent loss made in the previous month. Almost every sector across Financial Express' Hong Kong Mutual universe produced a positive return – ranging from an 11.7 per cent gain in China Equity to a -4.4 per cent loss in High Yield Fixed Interest – a clear reversal of the trend seen recently.

Japan limits the losses By Harpreet Sajjan 04-Nov-2008
It’s been another poor month for Asia Pacific equities with the MSCI Hong Kong index down a further 21.4% – a similar fall to the month before. All sectors were in the red to varying degrees across Financial Express’ Hong Kong Mutual universe – where returns ranged from another mammoth loss of 37.5% by Emerging Europe to a relatively meagre 0.7% loss by the USD/HKD Currency sector.

Little Solace left in Bonds By Harpreet Sajjan 10-Oct-2008
This month has been one of the worst ever for Asia Pacific equities with the MSCI Hong Kong index reporting a loss of 28.3%. Although every sector in the Financial Express Hong Kong Mutual universe was in the red, returns varied from a 36.2% loss by Emerging Europe to a 1% loss by the USD/HKD Currency sector.

West prospers in the East By Harpreet Sajjan 04-Sep-2008
The month has seen a period of losses across Hong Kong Mutual (HKM) sectors reflected by the average sector in our universe losing 4.3%. A diverse range of results have been experienced with the best performer, North America equity, returning 1.5%, and the worst performer, Korean equity, losing 16.5%.

Global Analysis: Sub-Saharan Africa inc South Africa By Harpreet Sajjan 06-Aug-2008
Sub-Saharan Africa encompasses a broad range of nations such as South Africa, Nigeria, Botswana, Ghana, and Kenya. The region as a whole has seen increased popularity as it offers uncorrelated returns against global markets, exemplified by Nigeria and Kenya displaying -0.051 and -0.021 correlations respectively to the S&P500 between Jan 2004 to April 2008, according to Business Monitor International (BMI). Statistics of this nature has resulted in the investment potential for this region to significantly increase during the recent tumultuous periods experienced in developed stock markets.

HK Funds Roundup: Tempus Vs AIG Global By Harpreet Sajjan and Thanit Apipatana 25-Jul-2008
This week saw increases in most Hong Kong Mutual (HKM) sectors over the week from 15/07/2008-21/07/2008, according to Financial Express Analytics. The best performer was again HKM Equity – China with a 3.8% increase, whilst HKM Commodity & Energy was the worst performer of the week dropping 1.5%, predominantly due to the sharp drop in oil prices.

HK Funds Roundup: Aberdeen Vs SGAM By Harpreet Sajjan and Thanit Apipatana 16-Jul-2008
This week saw increases in all Hong Kong Mutual (HKM) sectors except HKM Currency – USD/HKD which saw no change over the week from 07/07/2008-07/14/2008. During the week the best performing sector was HKM China Equities with an increase of 4.3%.

HK Funds Roundup: Schroder Vs ABN By Harpreet Sajjan and Thanit Apipatana 01-Jul-2008
All Hong Kong Mutual (HKM) sectors but two fell in the week to 26 June: 'Currency - Other’ which gained 1.2%, and 'Currency - USD/HKD', which remained unchanged. On the other hand 'Equity - China' took a 3.9% battering.

Extracting returns from oil By Harpreet Sajjan 24-Jun-2008
Given recent crude oil prices reaching fresh highs of almost $140 a barrel the arguments for whether this momentous demand will ever dampen continue to captivate.

African gems in the funds jungle By Harpreet Sajjan 29-Apr-2008
It used to be said that young men ought to go West to find their futures. These days it is the southern and eastern points of the compass that can be more attractive, such as Sub-Saharan Africa.

African gems in the funds jungle By Harpreet Sajjan 29-Apr-2008
It used to be said that young men ought to go West to find their futures. These days it is the southern and eastern points of the compass that can be more attractive, such as Sub-Saharan Africa.

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