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Cash now, cash later: Choosing the right cash-management solutionFunds

Cash now, cash later: Choosing the right cash-management solution

We identify suitable cash-management solutions based on when investors may need their money, from immediate liquidity to higher-return cash-plus strategies.

By Cyrus Ng, CFA, CAIA | 2 Days Ago |674 Views
CashBondFixed IncomeGeneralSenior LoansShort DurationMoney MarketCash Management
Idea Of The Week: PIMCO Income Fund's 6% Distribution Yield — Income Sources and Trade-offFunds

Idea Of The Week: PIMCO Income Fund's 6% Distribution Yield — Income Sources and Trade-off

In an environment of persistent rate volatility, investors seeking stable cash flow may be better served by delegating duration and credit-risk management to an active manager, and by diversifying across bond sectors through a multi-sector strategy. This note introduces our global bond fund pick: PIMCO Income Fund.

By iFAST Research Team | 2 Days Ago |184 Views
Fixed Income FundsFINSBond Idea of the WeekFixed IncomeGeneralEditor ChoiceTech
This new Islamic fund returned 11.7% since inception. Should you buy in?Funds

This new Islamic fund returned 11.7% since inception. Should you buy in?

A defined 70/30 equity-sukuk mandate and a lower expense ratio have helped this new Islamic fund outpace the platform's only comparable peer since inception.

By You Weiren, CFA | 03 Sep 2026 |465 Views
Fixed IncomeEquityBalancedShariah-CompliantSukukIslamic FundsLSEIslamic ThemeShariahIslamic
Japan’s dividend engine is reviving up: This fund offers 6%+ yieldFunds

Japan’s dividend engine is reviving up: This fund offers 6%+ yield

The combination of BOJ policy normalisation, stronger earnings and corporate governance reform is creating a favourable backdrop for rising dividends and shareholder distributions.

By Hu You | 03 Sep 2026 |912 Views
AmovaEquityGeneralCorporate reformDividend#Japanese
Fund spotlight: PineBridge’s lifecycle-informed, factor-based approach to US equities Funds

Fund spotlight: PineBridge’s lifecycle-informed, factor-based approach to US equities

PineBridge combines lifecycle analysis with Valuation, Quality and Sentiment signals to pursue alpha across market conditions without materially straying from the S&P 500.

By Joel Phua | 02 Sep 2026 |458 Views
USPineBridgeEquityGeneral
T. Rowe Price China Evolution Equity Fund: Extending China’s technology exposure beyond the mega-capFunds

T. Rowe Price China Evolution Equity Fund: Extending China’s technology exposure beyond the mega-cap

China's AI investment story is moving beyond large chip and internet leaders, as mid-sized suppliers convert capital expenditure into fast earnings growth. The T. Rowe Price China Evolution Equity Fund captures this expansion without duplicating existing core holdings.

By Laven Cao, CFA | 01 Sep 2026 |2086 Views
ChinaEquityGeneralChina TechChina funds
Fund Spotlight: Digging beneath the headlines to find Asia’s stock-level opportunitiesFunds

Fund Spotlight: Digging beneath the headlines to find Asia’s stock-level opportunities

M&G (Lux) Asian Fund takes a high-conviction, bottom-up approach to uncovering mispriced businesses across Asia. This approach becomes increasingly valuable when market gains become concentrated in a single dominant theme, helping investors uncover opportunities beyond the crowded trades.

By Hu You | 28 Aug 2026 |665 Views
Asia PacificAsia ex JapanEquityGeneralAIM&G#Fund spotlight（基金透視）
Q&A Series: Positioning for the next wave of biotech breakthroughs with Janus HendersonFunds

Q&A Series: Positioning for the next wave of biotech breakthroughs with Janus Henderson

In the latest edition of our Q&A Series, we shine the spotlight on the Janus Henderson Horizon Biotechnology Fund. Read on to find out more!

By iFAST Research Team | 16 Aug 2026 |772 Views
Janus HendersonEquityBiotechnology
Q&A Series: From EVs to AI – What's fueling the future of mobility?Funds

Q&A Series: From EVs to AI – What's fueling the future of mobility?

In the latest edition of our Q&A Series, we shine the spotlight on the Neuberger Berman Next Generation Mobility Fund. Where will the next chapter of mobility growth come from and which technologies and industries are best positioned to capture it? Read on to find out.

By iFAST Research Team | 13 Aug 2026 |476 Views
Mobility innovationEquityGeneralNeuberger bermanAIUT Q&A Series
Fund Spotlight: A National Day present? The iFAST-Amova Singapore Equity Fund is up 54% LTM*.Funds

Fund Spotlight: A National Day present? The iFAST-Amova Singapore Equity Fund is up 54% LTM*.

Singapore’s Equity Market Development Programme has delivered improvements in liquidity and IPO activity. Investors seeking higher small to mid-cap exposure may consider the iFAST-Amova Singapore Equity Fund, which has outperformed both its benchmark and peers over the past three years.

By Tan Qiuyi Charmaine | 06 Aug 2026 |1780 Views
EquityGeneralSingaporeIFAST-Amova Singapore Equity FundSMID