Superior funds: The ones consistently at the top of their game

As the oft-quoted disclaimer forewarns, ‘past performance is no guide to future returns’, yet those funds and managers that routinely outperform over economic and stock...

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Annoyed with stop-start bank dividends? Here are other places for income

Next month the banking sector will be able to start paying dividends to its shareholders again. However, before investors get too excited about renewed payouts...

Thu, 28/01/2021 - 00:00


Your checklist for the end of the tax year

It is that time of the year when many of us will be logging onto the HMRC website and filling in our self-assessment tax returns...

Thu, 28/01/2021 - 00:00


Understanding what really represents a ‘strong’ balance sheet

Following on from our two-part look at the income statement we now focus on the balance sheet, again in two parts.

Many...

Thu, 28/01/2021 - 00:00


Growth trusts are still performing well despite the value rally

Investors need not be too worried about what the rotation into value could mean for some of the most popular investment trusts geared towards growth...

Thu, 28/01/2021 - 00:00


Strap yourself in for a wild ride with airline stocks

It’s an odd and frustrating time to be invested in airlines but perseverance could yield rewards. The sector faces so many hurdles at present, yet...

Thu, 28/01/2021 - 00:00


How can I avoid exceeding the lifetime pension limit?

I’m in my late 30s and have £600,000 in my defined contribution pension pot provided by my employer. I have done this by maximising the...

Thu, 28/01/2021 - 00:00


Companies may tap investors again for cash to survive the crisis

The Government’s refusal to provide a clear roadmap towards a permanent reopening is putting pressure on companies, particularly in the hospitality and leisure sectors, to...

Thu, 28/01/2021 - 00:00


Asian stock markets have raced ahead so far in 2021

Asian stock markets have enjoyed a soaring start to 2021, having significantly outperformed major Western indices like the FTSE 100 and S&P 500.

The best...

Thu, 28/01/2021 - 00:00


There is so much to like about ASOS as an investment

Investors seeking exposure to a global growth stock with a powerful structural tailwind at its heels should bag shares in high-flying online fashion retailer ASOS...

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