A four-step method to check markets’ health

The FTSE 100’s dash to a new intra-day all time high of 7,130 in early October may remain a source of bafflement to many investors,...

Thu, 20/10/2016 - 16:40

Tax relief: The difference between pensions and ISAs

Stand aside pensions – ISAs are the new kid in town. That seemed to be the conclusion of a report published by the...

Thu, 20/10/2016 - 15:14

RioTinto, Keller and Hayward Tyler

“Equities opened lower after gains on Wall Street and in Asia, with sentiment undermined by ongoing Brexit jitters. Investors are looking to the European Central...

Thu, 20/10/2016 - 09:44

City of London reveals secrets of its success

Housebuilders represent an important element of City of London Investment Trust (CTY), one of the UK’s best known investment collectives thanks...

Thu, 20/10/2016 - 01:00

Fund fees in focus

Despite growing pressure on investment houses to reduce fees, there is still a huge gulf between the cheapest and most expensive funds...

Thu, 20/10/2016 - 01:00

Wrong weather and other excuses for poor trading

Companies on the stock market have more excuses as to why trading has been poor than even the sneakiest student trying to...

Thu, 20/10/2016 - 01:00

Jupiter's rocketing returns

Wild swings in stock markets can provoke panic, though it is important to remember volatility also provides opportunities for investors to make...

Thu, 20/10/2016 - 01:00

How fund managers apply a fuel injection

Investment trusts have a trick up their sleeve in their effort to enhance shareholder returns. ‘Gearing’ involves a fund manager using debt to invest in...

Thu, 20/10/2016 - 01:00

Why pricing power can boost shareholder return

The battle over Marmite pricing between consumer goods giant Unilever (ULVR) and supermarket Tesco (TSCO) is a...

Thu, 20/10/2016 - 01:00

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