Higher quality of earnings failing to support FTSE 100

Last week’s column looked at the quantity of FTSE 100 revenue, profit and dividends and drew comfort from how all three were expected to reach...

Thu, 24/10/2019 - 00:00


Why investors are worried about getting their money back from ETFs

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a great way for people to get started with investing.

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Thu, 24/10/2019 - 00:00


Learning the lessons from Woodford woes

Investors have been rocked by the culmination of the woes facing one-time star fund manager Neil Woodford and more importantly those who put their faith...

Thu, 24/10/2019 - 00:00


Royal Mail under threat from industrial action

Royal Mail (RMG) 226p

Gain to date: 14.1%

Original entry price: Buy at 197.95p, 27 June 2019


On 15 October the...

Thu, 24/10/2019 - 00:00


Which assets perform the best in bear markets

Worries about the possibility of a global economic slowdown appeared to gather pace last week when China posted its slowest growth since 1992.

This adds...

Thu, 24/10/2019 - 00:00


This trust remains an emerging markets gem

JPMORGAN GLOBAL EMERGING MARKETS INCOME TRUST JEMI 127.5p

Loss to date: 6.6%

Original entry point: Buy at 136.5p, 19 September 2019


Our bullish...

Thu, 24/10/2019 - 00:00


Look beyond FAANGs and Unicorns to tech’s enduring strengths

The technology sector feels a bit tarnished right now as many of its constituents prepare to report their third quarter earnings.

The famous FAANGs –...

Thu, 24/10/2019 - 00:00


Smart Metering Systems looks a savvy portfolio addition

A decent sized, relatively liquid investment that’s uncorrelated to the UK economy and a good structural growth story to boot, now is an excellent time to buy...

Thu, 24/10/2019 - 00:00


Steady progress at Avast getting deserved recognition from investors

AVAST (AVST) 406p

Gain to date: 35.9%

Original entry point: Buy at 298.8p, 16 May 2019


To put up a near...

Thu, 24/10/2019 - 00:00


ICG Enterprise delivers strong first half

ICG Enterprise (ICGT) 898p

Gain to date: 10.7%

Original entry price: Buy at 811p, 31 January 2019


Our faith in private...

Thu, 24/10/2019 - 00:00


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