How does short selling work and do funds specialise in it?

I am quite new to investing and my portfolio is invested in shares and funds. I am interested to know how shorting a share works....

Thu, 07/05/2020 - 00:00


What does a rapid build-up of debt mean for economic growth?

According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) the total cumulative amount of global liquidity injections, in the form of government spending packages and central bank...

Thu, 07/05/2020 - 00:00


Are the rules on holding residential property in a SIPP going to change?

Are there any signs that the ban on holding residential property in a SIPP may be relaxed? There will be an awful lot of vacant/non...

Thu, 07/05/2020 - 00:00


The big comeback: markets have rallied, so what about the economy?

In news reports covering the stock markets, certain phrases seems to be repeated more than anything else: ‘the FTSE rises despite…’, ‘the S&P surges despite…’....

Thu, 07/05/2020 - 00:00


Should we be worried about food security?

Food prices are likely to go up as a result of pressure on the food supply chain linked to the coronavirus pandemic. Companies who can...

Thu, 07/05/2020 - 00:00


The growth fund beating the market and helping to improve the world

One of the best performing global funds over the past three years has deep roots in the world of ESG (environmental, social and governance).

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Thu, 07/05/2020 - 00:00


Shell has opened the floodgates for dividend cuts

Oil producer Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB) was meant to be the company that never disappoints when it comes to dividends. Sadly its decision...

Thu, 07/05/2020 - 00:00


Shell shares are still worth buying despite dividend cut

Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB) £12.72

Loss to date: 5.5%

Original entry point: Buy at £13.47, 12...

Thu, 07/05/2020 - 00:00


Where next for US shares?

Hard to believe as it may be, America’s S&P 500 index is down by just 3% over the last 12 months, while the NASDAQ Composite is...

Thu, 07/05/2020 - 00:00


Fundsmith recovers all its losses year-to-date

Fundsmith Equity (B41YBW7) 461p

Gain to date: 12.2%

Original entry point: Buy at 411p, 26 March 2020


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Thu, 07/05/2020 - 00:00


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