Fund Focus: Eugene Philalithis on predicting an interest rate rise in Q1 2015

Fund Focus: Eugene Philalithis on predicting an interest rate rise in Q1 2015

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Eugene Philalithis, manager of Fidelity Multi Asset Income, tells Maria Merricks why despite a change in consensus, he maintains the belief interest rates will rise sooner, not later...

What has been the main driver behind the fund's outperformance over five years? We have seen a significant amount of fluctuation in markets over that time. Our flexibility to move into or out of asset classes has been a key driver of performance, allowing us to take advantage of the best income-generating opportunities across markets, while avoiding undue risk. Moving between asset classes has also allowed us to avoid the less attractive parts of the market, which has given capital protection to our investors in less positive times.   Are there any outstanding income opportunitie...

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