The case for investing in micro caps through funds

Macroeconomic uncertainties, the return of volatility and political turmoil suggest diversification will prove a key investment watchword in 2019.

One way in which investors can...

Thu, 24/01/2019 - 00:00


Balance sheet clean up in renewables trusts space

Several renewables investment trusts could issue a flood of new shares over the coming months, speculate analysts, after a blitz of project funding.

Greencoat Renewables...

Thu, 24/01/2019 - 00:00


Henderson Smaller’s half-year hurt

First half results (18 Jan) from Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust (HSL) reveal a rare period of underperformance.

But manager Neil Hermon, who...

Thu, 24/01/2019 - 00:00


Why is Germany slowing down?

Figures last week from Germany’s Federal Statistical Office showed that gross domestic product (GDP) grew by just 1.5% in 2018, the slowest rate...

Thu, 24/01/2019 - 00:00


Why you should not be blinded by Vodafone’s 9.5% yield

The dividend yield on the FTSE 100 for 2019 is estimated at 5%, according to the latest forecast data from Link Asset Services’ Dividend Monitor.

By...

Thu, 24/01/2019 - 00:00


Royal Bank of Scotland in buyback surprise

Investors in Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) got a pleasant surprise last week when the company slipped out a seemingly routine regulatory news...

Thu, 24/01/2019 - 00:00


Keystone Law ups profit guidance

Keystone Law (KEYS:AIM)  400p

Gain to date: 8.1%

Original entry price: Buy at 370p, 20 December 2018


Shares...

Thu, 24/01/2019 - 00:00


Just Eat chief executive resigns amid pressure from US shareholder

We believe the reign of online delivery platform Just Eat’s (JE.) chief executive officer Peter Plumb may have been cut short following pressure...

Thu, 24/01/2019 - 00:00


Sale of crafts arm will leave Coats as a higher margin business

Coats (COA) 84.4p

Gain to date: 9.2%

Original entry point: Buy at 77.3p, 20 December 2018


Sometimes price...

Thu, 24/01/2019 - 00:00


Insights from the experts

The idea of a ‘letter to shareholders’ might strike some of you as a touch old fashioned and grandiose but the commentary presented by some...

Thu, 24/01/2019 - 00:00


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