Asset managers

As equities in the sector extend a $3.8 trillion rout, the strategy has resulted in annualized returns of as much as 190%.

Treasury yields have fallen in response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, making defensive sector holdings more attractive.

The firm plans to double in size in the next three years.

If approved, the funds will exclude investments in alcohol, tobacco, weapons, fossil fuels and nuclear power.

The only other fund of its kind has $269 million in assets, a figure that’s ballooned roughly 1,700% this year.

The banker was accused of directing a scheme that tacked hidden fees onto billions of dollars’ worth of trades by sovereign funds and other investors.

Scrutinizing recent performance isn’t a recipe for long-term investment success.

In light of recent losses, risk models will tell managers to cut their exposure to the factor, which could cause a systematic sell-off.

Issuers want the regulator to go further and make it easier for managers to choose the securities they add or subtract when they issue and redeem shares.

Even countries with solid prospects for growth and debt financing haven’t been immune to the selloff.