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


Trust Merchants to deliver on its income and value goals

Market shake-outs are often a great time to buy high quality investments with long track records of wealth creation. With investors torn over the prospects...

Thu, 24/10/2019 - 00:00


Bidding war for Just Eat

A rival approach for takeaways firm Just Eat (JE.) may have torpedoed an unpopular merger with Dutch rival Takeaway.com and there could now be...

Thu, 24/10/2019 - 00:00


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