Thematic investing: connecting Main Street and Wall Street

Thematics has become a bit of a buzzword in the financial press, according to Rob Powell ( pictured ), managing director, head of thematic & sector product strategy, Blackrock. “Often it's a catch all term for funds or investment propositions that people find difficult to place within traditional sectors or peer groups,” Powell said. It's a common misconception that indices are just launched and then they sit there and not much happens - Rob Powell, Blackrock Blackrock has t