Investment trusts offer a way of accessing firms that stay private for longer

Many of the world’s most exciting businesses are not yet listed on a stock exchange, but that doesn’t mean investors can’t get exposure to this...

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The market alarm bell is ringing for the banks

It may not have gone negative yet but the yield curve – as measured by the difference in the yield available on 10-year and two-year...

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Three funds to buy for a monthly income

Wouldn’t it be nice to have an investment portfolio that paid you a regular stream of cash so you can get on with your life...

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Dual-class share structure – unfair or underused?

One share, one vote remains one of the bedrocks of UK stock ownership yet the debate on so-called dual-class listings could heat up once again...

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Nearly double the market return from our 2019 share portfolio

Our top picks of the year have got off to a great start with the portfolio up 14.1% versus 7.9% from the wider market. 

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Stimulus measures key to first quarter market rally

Stock markets around the world have bounced back in 2019 with positive gains in every single major market. This is a great outcome given how...

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Suedzucker’s sour read-across for Associated British Foods

Investors in foods-to-fashion conglomerate Associated British Foods (ABF) should note a new risk to earnings for its sugar business after industry peer Suedzucker...

Thu, 04/04/2019 - 00:00


AstraZeneca shares take a knock on Japanese deal mechanics

AstraZeneca (AZN) £61.67

Loss to date: 2.1%

Original entry point: Buy at £63.00, 15 November 2018


AstraZeneca’s (...

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‘How much should I worry about drawdown charges?’

I’m researching my options before going into drawdown and came across some research that suggests charges can range between 0.4% and 1.6%. Is a price...

Thu, 04/04/2019 - 00:00


Why you should invest in Prudential now

A disappointing share price showing in the last 12 months has created an excellent opportunity to buy FTSE 100 insurance business Prudential (PRU) ahead...

Thu, 04/04/2019 - 00:00


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